Student Persistence Specialist

Job overview

The Student Persistence Specialist works onsite in Idaho Falls, ID; compensation is not specified. Eagle Gate College is part of Unitek Learning, a healthcare education organization whose schools help students launch and advance their careers. The role supports student retention by identifying students at risk of disengaging, reaching out with coaching and resources, and coordinating follow-through with campus teams. It helps students address barriers, reconnect with academic and career goals, and supports campus retention and persistence objectives.

What you'll do

• Monitor attendance, academic performance, and engagement data
• contact students by phone, text, email, or in person
• document interactions and follow up
• support students returning from leave and conduct SAP advising
• participate in orientations, committees, and retention meetings
• connect students with services
• track outreach and persistence outcomes
• support campus leadership goals
• maintain documentation and accreditation readiness
• coordinate with campus and Unitek teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

student services

student persistence

student retention

student outreach

academic advising

idaho falls id

eagle gate college

campus operations

ferpa

associate’s degree

evenings as needed

saturdays as needed

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• vacation
• paid and floating holidays
• 401(k) company match
• company-paid life insurance
• leadership development and training
• tuition assistance and forgiveness for eligible programs.

Why this role

Schedule may include evenings and Saturdays as needed. Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred. The posting identifies FERPA compliance as a success indicator.

About the employer

Eagle Gate College is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.