Job Description
Academic Retention Specialist
University of Idaho
Appointment Information
Working Title: Academic Retention Specialist
Division/College: 3945-TRIB Tribal Relations
Department: 580-TRIB Tribal Relations
Location: Moscow
FTE: 1
Advertising Pay Range: $23.95 per hour depending on education and experience
Is this position contingent on work and/or funding: True
FLSA Status: Classified
Type of Appointment: Full Fiscal Year
Position Overview:
The Academic Retention Specialist will provide direct service to students using the Tribal Nations Student Affairs (TNSA) office who require extensive academic support. This position will assist with managing the Indigenous Scholars Training for Excellence Program (INSTEP). The TNSA Academic Retention Specialist is expected to work closely with the staff in the University Advising Services, Student Support Services, Counseling and Testing Center, and other departments to provide the support services needed for the retention and completion of the student's undergraduate degree. This position facilitates workshops, support groups and orientation activities and completes other duties as assigned by the Tribal Nations Student Affairs Director.
General responsibilities include:
- Meeting students on a regular basis to monitor academic progress
- Assessing and coordinating academic tutoring opportunities for students
- Overseeing daily study tables
- Guiding and mentoring students in exploration of their choice of majors and coursework
- Advising and mentoring students on personal, financial, social, tribal and academic related matters
- Researching scholarship and internship opportunities
- Co-teaching the TNSA Fall seminar course
- Collaborating with university resources and personnel to provide students with comprehensive and appropriate services
Required Experience:
- Working with Indigenous populations in higher education or student service programs
- One year working with students in a mentoring, advising, or other college level academic support role
- Using a computer for word processing, email, calendar management and internet searches
- Maintaining a high level of confidentiality
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Required Other:
- Must have a valid driver's license and ability to meet UI requirement for driving university vehicles
- Ability to work nonstandard hours including evenings and weekends
- Ability to travel for academic programming and professional development including overnight stays
Additional Preferred:
- Demonstrated experience of program development and implementation on college success strategies
- Demonstrated experience working with Tribal populations
- Ability to interface professionally with departments, staff, faculty and students
- Capacity to manage a variety of projects simultaneously
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
none
Posting Information
Open Until Filled: True
Special Instructions to Applicants:
First Consideration deadline October 2, 2026
Visa Sponsorship: No
Degree Requirement Timeline: Degree required at time of application
To apply, please visit: https://careers.uidaho.edu/jobs/academic-retention-specialist-moscow-idaho-united-states
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We offer a competitive benefits package that includes core benefits such as medical, dental, and vision, as well as retirement and other exciting supplemental benefits that enhance the employment experience and life at U of I.
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Employee Assistance Plan: Benefit Services offers a robust employee assistance program that is free and confidential. It provides eligible employees and their families with the opportunity to discuss personal problems with a professional counselor, receive unlimited telephone and Internet access to resource and referral information and obtain other self-help information.
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Time Away from Work: The university offers a generous paid time off package for benefit-eligible employees, as well as 12 paid holidays a year.
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