Retention Coordinator, Student Support Services (SSS)/Advisor

Location: Indianola, IA

Open Date: Jul 31, 2026

Description

Assist with planning, development, implementation, and delivery of all SSS programs and services.

Assist students with individual needs, academic advisements, and counseling to project participants, including the Individual Educational Career Plan.

Assist with progress reports and follow up on program participants.

Serve on occasion as a liaison between SSS, college faculty, and community agencies.

Coordination and training of peer mentors and supervision of the peer mentoring program.

Coordination of the cultural activities for each program year.

Serve on the campus Students of Concern Committee

Qualifications

Master's degree required in Education, Counseling, or related academic area.
Minimum 2 years of program experience in counseling or academic support services for low-income, first-generation, and/or minority students.
Knowledge of collegiate academic and financial assistance procedures.
Experience in networking and coordinating program activities.
Preference given to candidates who have succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the project's target population

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Ideal start date is 08/31/2026

A complete application will include:

Cover letter addressing your interest in the position
Resume
Contact information of three professional references
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/190525

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Retention Coordinator, Student Support Services (SSS)/Advisor

Simpson College

701 N C St, Indianola, IA 50125, USA