TRIO Student Support Services Retention Specialist

Job overview

The TRIO Student Support Services Retention Specialist role is onsite in Harrisburg, IL, and compensation is not specified. This full-time, 12-month, grant-funded position supports students through Southeastern Illinois College’s TRIO/SSS program.

What you'll do

• Build relationships with students, assess academic and support needs, connect students with campus and community resources, and develop strategies that support persistence, retention, and completion.
• Provide individualized and group support and collaborate with faculty, advisors, student services, and campus partners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

trio

student support services

retention

student advising

student counseling

academic support

higher education

grant-funded

harrisburg il

southeastern illinois college

full-time

12-month position

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid holidays, sick days, vacation, school breaks, health and optional dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and State Universities Retirement System pension.

Why this role

The position focuses on supporting students who may be at risk of leaving college or experiencing academic challenges.

About the employer

Southeastern Illinois College is hiring for this role. Industry: Junior Colleges. Sector: 61.