Student Retention Coordinator

**NOTE: This position is limited to NAIT internal staff only.**

Reporting to the Director, Academic Portfolio Operations, this position provides support through coordination of student retention projects and initiatives, with a focus on student academic success and persistence.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop, coordinate, and evaluate student retention and academic support programs and initiatives.
- Engage with key stakeholders to develop student retention focused initiatives.
- Allocate resources effectively to meet budget requirements.
- Participate in strategic planning.

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Significant knowledge of theories and practices/principles related to student persistence and academic success.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with key stakeholders.
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work activities, and work autonomously.
- Knowledge of Canadian Charter of Human Rights, Alberta Human Rights Act, FOIPP, Post-Secondary Learning Act.
- Familiarity with data collection and analysis methods and techniques.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of and skills using student administration systems (e.g., PeopleSoft), LMS (e.g., Moodle), digital workflow platforms (e.g., ServiceNow), and other educational technology platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Panopto, etc.).

**Qualifications**:

- A related post-secondary diploma is required. A bachelor’s or master’s degree preferred in a discipline that explores learning and social development.
- Minimum 3 years experience in academic student services in one or more of the following: student advising, academic support services, student retention, admissions, career services, learning barriers and disability, cultural, aboriginal and international advising, equity and diversity training.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

**Remuneration**: $2,349.28 - $3,148.35 biweekly, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Coordinator I).
- This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement_

**Please submit a resume and Cover Letter to be considered for this opportunity.**

**About NAIT**

At NAIT, people matter.

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 12 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

**What we offer**

We’ve created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.

**Health and safety**

NAIT continues to encourage everyone coming to our campuses to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to get their booster shots as soon as they are eligible. Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the best way to prevent severe illness and death, and third doses can boost immunity to improve protection and limit spread.

**Additional requirements**

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

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