STEM Student Retention Specialist

Pasadena City College

Salary: $6,123.44 - $6,751.09 MonthlyCFT-50

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 07843

Location: Pasadena, CA

Department: Instruction

Closing: 8/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

This is a grant funded position through September 30, 2026. Renewal is not guaranteed.

Pasadena City College is Hiring: Student Retention Specialist
Salary: $6,123.44 - $6,751.09 per month (depending on experience, plus excellent benefits)
Job Description: Student Retention Specialist

About the Role:
Pasadena City College is seeking a dedicated and student-centered professional to serve as a Student Retention Specialist. In this critical role, you will support student success by identifying barriers to retention and helping students stay on track toward completing their educational goals. You will work closely with students, faculty, and support services to deliver early interventions, personalized guidance, and targeted resources to improve academic persistence.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify students at risk of academic withdrawal or failure and provide targeted support
Coordinate retention and follow-up activities for specialized student populations
Assist students with academic planning, referrals to campus services, and success strategies
Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records of interventions and outcomes
Collaborate with faculty, counselors, and program coordinators to implement retention initiatives
Participate in outreach activities, workshops, and presentations to promote student success

SUCCESS COACHES:

Lead recruitment, training, and daily supervision of success coaches while providing regular professional development and constructive feedback.
Collaborate with campus teams to integrate coaches into the Student Success Team model, supporting holistic student services.
Oversee coach performance, develop training materials, and coordinate events that enhance student success initiatives.
Create and manage coach caseloads to ensure timely, personalized support for students throughout the academic year.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience working in student services or academic support in a higher education setting
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to analyze student data to develop action plans
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education, counseling, psychology, sociology, or closely related field
Three years of professional experience in student development and engagement, academic advising, retention, early alert intervention
Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in in education, counseling, psychology, sociology, or closely related field.
Five years of professional experience in student development and engagement, academic advising, retention, early alert intervention
One year experience working intentionally with closing equity gaps.

Why Join PCC?

Contribute to a mission-driven institution that supports equitable student achievement
Work in a collaborative and innovative student services environment
Enjoy excellent benefits and professional development opportunities
Be part of a college community that values inclusion, growth, and student-centered practices

Apply Today
If you're passionate about student success and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply for the Student Retention Specialist role at Pasadena City College.

CORE COMPETENCIES: The District has identified the following essential skills and attributes needed for success in this position.

Cultural Competency
Student Engagement
Retention Strategies
Collaboration
Advising and Counseling
Data Analysis
Resource Referral
Equity Advocacy

SALARY RANGE:

CFT-50

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Pasadena City College (PCC) utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. Job postings will not be reopened due to failure to submit an application before the closing date for any reason. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Please keep in mind the following:

If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
If you need to update any submitted information, you will need to reapply in full. When HR sees duplicate applications, we archive the oldest and the most recent application and materials are considered.
The selection advisory committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview.
While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
Once applications are submitted, they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance with your application, please refer to the application guide or you may contact NeoEd Customer Support at 855-524-5627. Customer Support is available Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (PST).

All materials listed below may be required for your application packet to be considered complete:

Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.
Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.
The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).
The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.
An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/pasadenaedu/classified/jobs/4936813/stem-student-retention-specialist

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STEM Student Retention Specialist

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