WSU Tech Hiring for Peer Navigator (Part Time) ~ Student Success Division (Basic Needs Center) at Wichita, KS Full Time

Company: WSU Tech

Hours per Week: 20-28

Employment Term: Regular

Employment Type: Full Time

Required Education: Some College

Required Experience: 1 to 2 years

Description As a part of the team who helps students be successful in their quest for a degree, technical certificate or training to support a career change is where this position resides. This is a new position with the college & an opportunity to highlight your desire to help others with what life throws at them. If you are someone who likes to see others succeed but also up for the surprises of not know who or how students will need help, this is just the variety in a job you are looking for! Apply now to get started on this role a few days out of the week.
This position is grant funded.

Pay Rate: $15 /hr
Schedule: Part Time ONLY, afternoons & evenings 3-4 days a week; South Campus

Quick Glance Duties and Responsibilities:
 

Utilizes Recruit, Navigate, Banner, and other enrollment management technology to support recruitment, advising and retention of students.Assists in the development of defined goals for student retention, persistence, and completion that are ambitious but attainable and appropriate to the mission, student populations, and educational offerings.Assists in the collection and analysis of information on student retention, persistence, and completion in WSU Tech programs and offerings.Participates and serves on assigned committees to champion student retention, persistence and completion initiatives.Assists in the identification of program and course specific retention and persistence opportunities for improvement.Works with Faculty, Staff administration and students to implement retention initiatives and track progress toward goals.Maintains a library of community and college resources available to WSU Tech students in need.Assists with the enrollment and advising of students as needed to complete special projects and other duties as assigned.At all times, engages in and promotes legal compliance, policy compliance, and safety in the WSU Tech workplace.

Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills Needed

• High School Diploma or equivalent required (some college experience preferred)
• Professional-level communication skills, including excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate effectively with others in arriving at solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and ever-changing environment.
• Flexibility to work at different campuses based on students’ needs.

WSU Tech is committed to inclusive and equitable practices to create an environment and culture where students and employees thrive. We acknowledge that through valuing diverse identities, experiences, talents and gifts, we excel by fulfilling our mission to create a talent pipeline, establish workforce equity, and improve economic prosperity for our community. WSU Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.