Duties and Responsibilities:
The Retention and Learning Specialist assumes a primary role in facilitating student
success and retention in the CARE Pathway to the BSN program of the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing. Through a
variety of intervention and support initiatives, the Retention and Learning Specialist collaborates with advising, faculty, student affairs
and colleagues from the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing and across the university. The Retention and Learning Specialist reports to the
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Facilitates regular support sessions with
individual and groups of students to promote student success, retention, and well-being. - Collaborates with faculty, academic
advisors, faculty advisors, and program track director in the identification of students needing academic support intervention. - Develops and manages programming to foster development of successful collegiate transitions and the development of beneficial academic
skills and behaviors. - Uses intervention frameworks for program planning and implementation.
- Evaluates retention and
learning initiatives on a regular basis. - Engages in quality improvement strategies to promote optimal student retention and
learning outcomes. - Manages the early alert and response system in the school of nursing to identify and intervene for students
needing academic supports. - Provides continuing education to faculty and staff in topics related to student success, retention, and
learning. - Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience:
- Master’s degree or higher in Educational Psychology, School Counseling, Student Affairs Administration, Higher Education
Administration or another area aligned with position responsibilities. - Two to three years higher education experience in an
academic support role.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Review of applications will begin in August
2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are asked to submit (1) a cover letter describing interest in and
qualifications for the position, (2) resume, (3) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional
references (references will be contacted for finalists only), and (4) an Inclusive Excellence statement addressing past efforts and future
plans to advance diversity, equity and inclusion.
The Inclusive Excellence statement should address the following:* Understanding of
barriers: Describe your understanding of the barriers that exist for historically under-represented groups (URGs) in nursing. URGs include
under-represented ethnic or racial minorities; men; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer individuals; people with disabilities; and
undocumented immigrants.
- Past activities: Discuss past activities contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion. Examples may
include teaching/curriculum, mentoring/advising/tutoring; outreach efforts; committees, task forces, and boards; scholarship and/or
research, and other initiatives. - Future plans: Describe how you plan to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the MNSON
including activities you would pursue and how they would fit into the Retention and Learning Specialist role.
Loyola University Chicago, as an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, abides by all applicable provisions of federal, state and local law. Loyola does not discriminate in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion (except where religion is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification for the job), national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable law.
