Job Description

Jefferson Community College

Watertown, New York

Retention Specialist for the ASAP (Advancing Success in Associate Pathways) Program

Jefferson Community College, located in Watertown, New York, and part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, is conducting a search for a full-time Retention Specialist for the ASAP (Advancing Success in Associate Pathways) program. This position involves managing a caseload of 155 students and providing academic, financial, personal, advising, career, and transfer support to them. The Retention Specialist will meet with each student monthly to ensure their academic success. Additionally, they will collaborate with other departments on campus for student programming and retention efforts. This position may require some evening and weekend commitments. Professional staff are expected to support the College's emphasis on student success and completion. They will work closely with the College's leadership to further the objectives outlined in the current strategic plan.

Required: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three (3) years of appropriate professional experience.

Applicants must interact and communicate effectively with diverse populations, foster inclusion, and promote equal access and treatment for groups traditionally under-represented in higher education.

Salary: Begins at $47,589 and varies based on experience and qualifications, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement as well as internal equity. The College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long term disability, generous leave policies, paid holidays, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, tax-deferred Compensation, NYS retirement, as well as employee and dependent tuition waivers; may also qualify for public service loan forgiveness.

To Apply: For additional information about the College and this posting, please visit , and select “Careers at Jefferson” . 

For consideration, please apply by selecting the " Apply Now " button. Uploading the following documentation is required:

• Letter of application (cover letter)


• Résumé


• Unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned

Please Note: All required materials must be submitted by the stated deadline. Incomplete applications or those missing required documents at the time of review may not be considered by the search committee.

Review of applications will begin immediately. For consideration, completed applications must be received by Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Finalists will be responsible for interview-related expenses.

Final candidates are subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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Jefferson Community College

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Holiday work, Full time, Immediate start, Work visa, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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