Coordinator, Student Orientation & Retention

Title: Coordinator, Student Orientation & Retention

Employee Classification: Professional F/T 52 Wks Unit  

Department: New Student Programs

Salary Range:  $50,766

Who we are:

We are not-for-profit:  St. Louis Community college (STLCC) is a non-profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives. Employees are committed to strengthening the St. Louis community with inclusive and transformative education.

We are a respected employer:  For 60 years, STLCC has served the St. Louis community, expanding to 4 main campuses, 2 education centers, 2 workforce training centers, and 5 centers of excellence. More than one-half of the households in St. Louis have at least one member who has taken classes at STLCC.

We make an impact in the community:  Through credit courses, continuing education, and workforce development programs, STLCC annually serves nearly 69,000 students.  More than 80% of career and technical graduates employed in their fields or continue their education at four-year institutions within six months of graduation.  STLCC sends more transfer students to Missouri’s four-year colleges/universities than anyone else.

What you get:

Benefits package [for full-time employees]:  STLCC offers one of the best benefit packages in the St. Louis area. As a STLCC employee you will have access to a 100% match on your contribution to retirement, two health insurance plans options - including an HSA option, low-cost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit, and other low-cost benefits including dental, vision, AD&D, Short-term & Long-term disability insurance.

Opportunity to grow:  Over half of our employees have served the college for more than 12 years, exploring different career paths and advancing to higher level positions.

Education & training opportunities: STLCC offers tuition waivers for employees [full-time and part-time] + their dependents.  Full-time employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for other institutions after just 6 months of service, and an annual professional development allotment.

Work/life balance:  Full-time STLCC employees have access to a generous time off package, including holidays, vacation, personal days, medical leave, and other leave options. Our holiday schedule even includes a paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar year.

Commitment to wellness:  STLCC HR boasts a dedicated health and wellness specialist who is enthusiastic about creating a culture of wellness throughout the College. With access to college wellness vendors, employees are educated, motivated, and rewarded for healthy behaviors. STLCC employees and anyone living in their household also have access to an employee assistance program (EAP) that can help them with virtually any life need.

The basics of this position:

Primarily responsible for directly engaging with students to facilitate their orientation to college life and to implement strategies aimed at fostering their success. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the successful integration and retention of students. programs. This position collaborates closely with various college departments to organize, and administer programs, initiatives, and strategies designed to support a seamless successful transition for new students and enhance their overall college experience.

What you'll do:

• Facilitate comprehensive orientation programs to familiarize new students with campus resources, academic policies, and support services.
• Coordinate and lead orientation sessions, workshops, and events for new students, both in-person and virtually.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for new students, providing guidance and assistance throughout the orientation process.
• Organize and spearhead campus events, including convocations, tailored to welcome and engage incoming students on a large scale.
• Implement retention initiatives and interventions to proactively support student success and persistence.
• Conduct outreach efforts to identify at-risk students and provide personalized support and resources to address their needs.
• Maintain accurate records of student participation in orientation and retention programs, and track outcomes related to student success and retention.
• Assist in maintaining online orientation and retention content that is relevant and supportive of the work of t