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The University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking a full-time, on-campus Institutional Retention Strategist to support student success and retention.

This position leads the implementation, optimization, and campus-wide integration of available success platforms designed to enhance retention and engagement. In addition to generating reports and conducting data analysis, the role involves exploring the integration of these platforms into both traditional campus based programs and the YourPace program. The strategist will also assist with the coordination of available resources to support students and improve success and retention across all modalities, ensuring a holistic approach to student success by leveraging academic support services, technology, and institutional initiatives to foster persistence and achievement.

This position will work closely with all members of the Admissions and Advising teams, Academic Affairs and will maintain relationships with faculty and enrollment-related offices and staff.

To view the full list of responsibilities, qualifications, and required skills, please refer to the job description here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZbBh2qhIHDwYnlr5Be56Z8KC9OyGvSDm/view?usp=sharing) .

The salary for this position is full time, on-campus position $50,000-$60,000. The university will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion depending on skills and experience. Additional benefits include medical, retirement, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs. Visit our benefits website to learn more.

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience demonstrating the following required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

+ Strong understanding of student success technologies and retention strategies.

+ Experience with data reporting and analysis for student success initiatives.

+ Ability to train and support faculty, staff, and advisors in using EAB Navigate effectively.

+ Knowledge of Competency-Based Education (CBE) principles and their application in higher education.

+ Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

+ Previous experience in higher education, student success and retention, data collection and analysis or related fields preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree.

HOW TO APPLY

Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now" below or visit the UMPI Careers Page at http:// umpi.careers.maine.edu /.

For application to be considered complete you must create an applicant profile (application) and submit ALL of the following:

+ Cover letter

+ Resume

Important Information About the Recruitment Process:

+ Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. For full consideration, applications must be received by June 25, 2025. Applications received after this date may be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

+ Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of professional references.

+ A background check will be conducted for the selected candidate.

+ Please note: The University is unable to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.

About the University

For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been helping students find their path to great professional careers providing its 1,300 traditional and non-traditional students from all areas of the state, country, and world with life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment.

Further information about the University of Maine at Presque Isle can be found at https://www.umpi.edu/

The university sits on 150 acres surrounded by the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine and the university strives to be the region’s premier learning institution while helping to stimulate cultural and economic development in Aroostook County and the State of Maine. The university serves as an educational and cultural center for the area and its facilities are utilized for lectures, programs, concerts, dance performances, exhibits, and plays that benefit the entire region.

Learn more about what Aroostook County has to offer here (https://visitaroostook.com/) .

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About the University of Maine System

The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS (https://www.maine.edu/strategic-plan/) and the state of Maine.

Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website (https://visitmaine.com/plan-your-visit/relocating-to-maine) .