Recruitment / Retention Specialist, Veterans Upward Bound

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Job Description:

The Recruitment/Retention Specialist performs duties in support of the Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) grant relating to the programs, services, and resources available to assist in the recruitment and retention of veteran students; establishes a network of resources both within and outside the organization to assist in the recruitment and retention efforts; prepares timely written reports, graphs, and statistical data on recruitment and retention efforts; screens and disburses scholarship funds to eligible students; and relieves the director of administrative detail with considerable latitude for exercising judgment and discretion. This position reports to the Project Director, Veterans Upward Bound Project. This is a grant-funded position.

The Recruitment/Retention Specialist identifies target populations and develops visitation schedules for project service areas; disseminates informational material to prospective and/or continuing students such as program requirements and class schedules; interviews prospective students on an individual basis and answers questions regarding program requirements and benefits; plans and organizes on-campus recruitment programs for prospective students, plans agenda, schedules speakers, determines length of workshops, and coordinates transportation; plans and develops objectives for recruitment/retention purposes and participates in policy and procedure development; and tracks progress of students through program and counsels students regarding personal and/or academic issues; refers to other sources of counseling as needed.

The selected candidate will provide excellent customer service through the use of appropriate written and verbal communications including, but not limited to, telephone, email, voicemail, face-to-face, and written correspondence; have strong verbal and written communication skills; have the ability to create and make presentations to individuals or groups; and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite computer software program including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.

Minimum Qualifications:  Graduation from an institution that holds accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College with an associate’s degree or appropriate work experience on a year-to-year basis may be substituted for the College degree requirement and experience in administrative and microcomputer applications. Successful result of a criminal background check is required.

*Per F.S. 295.065 – Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, will receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations.  Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position.  A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment.

SALARY:  $35,400 ($18.16/hour)

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: All supplemental materials must be submitted electronically via the Workday applicant portal.  For questions or to obtain assistance uploading the supplemental materials, contact HR Recruiting at HRrecruiting@pensacolastate.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled – Review of applications will begin June 4, 2026. To receive full consideration, the online application and supplemental application materials must be received by June 3, 2026.

Pensacola State College offers a comprehensive benefits package for health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance benefits through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program. All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment. Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave. Additional leave types are position specific.

Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities, or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the College’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Executive Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance at (850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504.

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