Student Success and Engagement Specialist

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The College of Engineering at Iowa State University is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Student Success and Engagement Specialist to support student retention engagement and achievement through the Learning Community Program. This role plays a vital part in fostering a sense of belonging and connection for engineering students while providing academic support co-curricular engagement opportunities and guidance to student organizations.

Working closely with faculty staff and campus partners the Student Success and Engagement Specialist will coordinate activities that promote student persistence from first year through graduation support orientation events and serve as an advisor for academic and student organization initiatives.

What Youll Do

Student Success and Retention Initiatives

• Collaborate on the planning implementation and assessment of student success and retention programs for engineering students.

• Support the development and delivery of initiatives that promote academic achievement engagement and belonging within the Learning Community Program.

• Partner with faculty advisors and staff to identify students who may benefit from targeted outreach and support.

Orientation Support

• Assist with new student orientation activities for incoming engineering students.

• Provide presentations guidance and resources to new students and their families.

• Coordinate with departmental advisors to ensure smooth academic advising and registration processes.

Academic and Student Organization Advising

• Provide advising and mentorship for students in learning communities and academic success programs.

• Serve as an advisor or co-advisor to engineering-related student organizations.

• Support student leaders in program planning event coordination and organizational development.

Engagement Programming

• Develop and coordinate engagement activities that strengthen connections among students faculty and staff.

• Assist in organizing community-building events workshops and leadership development opportunities.

• Collaborate with campus partners to connect students with co-curricular and experiential learning opportunities.

About the College of Engineering Learning Community Program
Iowa States College of Engineering Learning Community Program is one of the largest and most successful in the nation supporting thousands of first-year and transfer students annually. Learning communities bring together small groups of students who share academic goals or interests connecting them with faculty peer mentors and co-curricular experiences that strengthen retention and success. Through linked courses study groups social activities and professional development the program fosters a strong sense of community engagement and academic achievement.

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1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

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Why Choose ISU

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

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