Job Details

Academic Retention Specialist

Position Number: 7257712
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Academic Advising

Academic Retention Specialist

Posting Number: SP005327P
Division/College: Student Affairs
Department: Dean of Students
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

The Academic Retention Specialist is expected to work closely with University Advising Services, Student Support Services, Counseling and Mental Health Center and other departments to ensure students receive the support needed for their academic success and degree completion. This position also facilitates workshops, orientation activities, and other retention initiatives as assigned.

Position Overview:

This position will provide direct support to first-year and all undergraduate students with a focus on first-generation students requiring extensive academic assistance.

Duties may include:

Meet with students on a monthly basis to monitor academic progress
Assess and coordinate academic tutoring opportunities for students
Oversee daily study tables and organizing study sessions
Guide and mentor students in exploring their choices of majors and coursework
Advise students on personal, financial, social and academic matters
Research and assist with scholarship and internship opportunities
Collaborate with university resources and personnel to provide comprehensive support services

Required Experience:

Balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Working with students in an advising and mentoring role.
Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials.
Explaining policies and procedures to others.
Using computer software and applications for work processing, email, internet research and social media engagement.
Working in an environment that requires maintaining strict confidentiality.
Working with a team to accomplish shared goals.

Required Education:

Bachelors Degree.

Required Other:

Must be able to work nonstandard hours and occasional weekends.
Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university vehicles.

Additional Preferred:

Masters degree in higher education administration, business, public administration, or a related field.
One or more years of experience organizing, coordinating and managing academic retention programs.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills with an ability to interface professionally with departments, staff, faculty and students.
Experience in researching, interpreting, and applying university policies and procedures demonstrating considerable knowledge of academic issues and graduation requirements.
Experience in office management and record keeping.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $49,816 or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:

1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 06/22/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered your "Letter of Qualification" must address each of the required qualifications. Additionally, please provide information in support of your application regarding the preferred qualifications as relevant.

For 1st consideration, please apply by July 6, 2026

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/51866

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.