Job Information
Metropolitan State University Of Denver Recruitment And Retention Specialist in Denver, Colorado
DepartmentCollege of Health and Human Sciences
About MSU Denver
MSU Denver enrolls over 16,000 students, where nearly 60% are first generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students. Qualified candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, student advising, scholarship, and service in an inclusive and diverse environment are encouraged to apply.
About the College of Health and Human Sciences
The College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) embraces inclusivity and an orientation to lifelong learning to prepare diverse students for interculturally competent practice, research, and leadership in their disciplines. Through collaboration and engagement with the community and one another, faculty, staff, and students lead transformative and justice-oriented endeavors to secure the health and well-being of people and their communities.
As a newly established college within the university, the CHHS serves about 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students across 8 academic departments and the Health Institute. For more information, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/health-human-sciences/.
Position Summary
The Recruitment and Retention Specialist is a member of the CHHS Advising Office team. Reporting to the Manager of Student Support Services, the Recruitment and Retention Specialist will play a pivotal role in supporting enrollment in the College of Health and Human Sciences through strategic recruitment and retention initiatives and strategic partnership with colleagues in Student Affairs. This position will also provide general support to the CHHS advising team, which may include attending orientations, providing advising support during high demand times of year, performing administrative functions that support advising and student support services, and/or providing coverage when advisors are not available.
Responsibilities
Student Recruitment Efforts- 40% Foster collaborative relationships with University recruitment personnel, faculty, and advisors, as well as personnel at high schools and community colleges, establishing clear pathways from these institutions to the College of Health and Human Sciences Act as the representative of the College of Health and Human Science at both on-campus and off-campus events, which includes but is not limited to campus fairs, community college visits, and high school events Create and execute engaging events on and off campus for prospective students, parents, high school and community college faculty, advisors, and other relevant groups to enhance community involvement Innovate strategies to expand the scope of existing recruitment, outreach, and promotional initiatives Partner with University and College staff to create, update and enhance promotional materials Participate in assessment of recruitment and outreach practices and engages in data-informed improvements
Student Retention and Completion Strategies - 40% Collaborate with CHHS Manager of Student Support Services and advising staff to create a welcoming and student-centered student support space, both physically and virtually. This may include supervision of student staff Coordinate various aspects of registration events, welcome week activities, early alert campaigns, and other student-centric efforts aimed at boosting retention rates Organize and execute coll ge events and workshops to nurture student engagement, enrichment, career readiness, and success Actively participate in university-wide initiatives focused on enhancing student success and engagement Collaborate with student organizations and alumni to orchestrate events that contribute to retention and successful program completion Utilize advising-based systems to track and engage students who are at-risk of not being retained Deliver appropriate student-centered outreach with a lens toward diversity and inclusivity
Academic Advising Support - 15% Participate in university-wide efforts that promote student success and registration events Effectively communicate university and College of Health and Human Sciences program degree requirements, transfer, and admissions processes to students during events or advising sessions During high demand periods, conduct advising sessions with students, assist with course selection, scheduling, and registration questions using advising-based technology Prepare and maintain advising documentation in the current student success/customer management... For full info follow application link.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.