Position Summary

Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for a Student Retention Coordinator in the college's Student Services Department.

The Student Retention Coordinator will be at the forefront of cultivating a supportive and inclusive learning community that empowers students to achieve their full potential.

BBCC's organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

Vision:   To become our communities' first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

Mission

Serve as a Bridge

Stand as a Leader

Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.    

Guiding Principles

Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity

*Embrace our Workplace Norms *

Innovate Proactively

Model Integrity

Educate All

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.  

[This position is open until filled.  Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by June 20, 2024]{.underline}.  Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.  

Essential Job Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Primary essential responsibilities include but will not be limited to the following:

• Lead the development of comprehensive student retention strategies in collaboration with college administrators, faculty, and staff, ensuring alignment with the institution's mission, guiding principles, and strategic plan.

Lead strategic collaboration and partnership initiatives with academic departments, student services offices, student organizations, and community agencies to develop and

implement policies that enhance support services, cultivate a culture of inclusivity and belonging, and drive student persistence, retention, and success.

Develop, implement, and oversee strategic initiatives for early alert systems aimed at identifying students at risk of academic difficulty or dropping out. Lead the coordination of referrals to appropriate campus resources and support services, ensuring comprehensive and targeted interventions to address student needs effectively.

Proactively engage with students through various channels, including personalized outreach and proactive messaging initiatives. 

Evaluate the effectiveness of retention strategies and interventions through assessment tools, surveys, and feedback mechanisms. Make data-driven recommendations for program enhancements and modifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement.

Proactively engage with students and campus partners to identify barr