Student Success Retention Coordinator
Salary
$42,000.00 Annually
Location
Greenwood County, SC
Job Type
FTE - Full-Time
Job Number
191348
Agency
Lander University
Division
Academic Success Center
Opening Date
08/04/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Class Code:
CB65
Position Number:
000000
Normal Work Schedule:
Other
Pay Grade
GEN06
Hiring Range - Min.
$42,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.
$42,000.00
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:
Applications must be submitted online at www.careers.sc.gov Receipt of individual applications not acknowledged. See position status at www.lander.edu/hr. Lander University is a tobacco-free campus. All final candidates are subject to successfully completing background requirements. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship by the University.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):
University Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday Position Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week. To include some nights and weekends
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
The Student Success Retention Coordinator will provide comprehensive academic advising and individualized support to students within the College of Education and those on academic recovery. Assist with course selection, registration, degree planning, and academic policy guidance while connecting students to campus resources. Provide support by developing academic recovery plans, monitoring academic progress, identifying barriers to achievement, and collaborating with faculty and campus partners to promote persistence, retention, and timely graduation.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Bachelor's degree is required. Must have experience in either of the following: higher education setting (student services, enrollment services, academic affairs, or related area) or in a high school counseling/advising setting. Must have strong communication, computer and public speaking skills. Must have excellent skills in providing strong customer service and demonstrate sound judgement and ethical demeanor. A valid drivers license and safe driving history are required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree.
Additional Comments
Must have the ability to interpret and communicate University policies and procedures, academic requirements, campus resources, student engagement, and support services; strong interpersonal/human relations skills; ability to encourage and empower students to make their own decisions; ability to act as an advocate for both the student and the University; ability to identify students needs for support services in order to make appropriate referrals; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to operate a personal computer and various software packages; and ability to work a flexible schedule.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Employer State of South Carolina
Agency Lander University Address 320 Stanely Avenue
Greenwood, South Carolina, 29649
Phone 864-388-8053
864-388-8037
The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.
| Location | Greenwood, SC |