Job Details
Job Title: Student Success Specialist (Student Success Center)
Department: Student Success
Work Location: Main Campus
Duties:
Summary
Under the supervision of the Dean of Student Success, the Student Success Specialist is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and evaluation of campus-wide activities, programs and services to support the transition, retention and completion of students. The Student Success Specialist is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.
Essential duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assess, monitor and track the needs for students; recommends new initiatives to meet students' needs to support student retention and success.
- Develop, implement programs and assess programs and services that lead to retention, completion, and success of new and continuing students.
- Research, demonstrate and evaluate new technology to support the Student Success Centers' goals and objectives.
- Coordinate and lead financial literacy program to assist students in understanding the importance of their financial responsibilities to sustain their personal and educational goals.
- Participate in recruitment, retention and communication efforts to support the goals of the dual credit and dual enrollment programs.
- Assist with the planning and implementation of the Parent/Family, Student Veterans and other Orientation programs.
- Assist the coordinator of veteran services with all college areas associated with welcoming, orienting, and supporting veteran student and dependents.
- Maintain general knowledge of career and transfer programs, registration and graduation requirements as related to new student programs and services.
- Develop programming and outreach activities related to student success initiatives.
- Prepare timely and accurate monthly and annual progress reports.
- Work collaboratively with the dean to provide ongoing updates on the Student Success Center initiatives and activities to the college community through newsletters and presentations.
- Utilize institutional data, dashboards, and CRM information to communicate with students in the pipeline through email, text, phone, and other approaches.
- Assist the Dean, in collaboration with counselors, advisors, faculty, and students to implement programs and services designed to support and retain academically unsuccessful and undecided new students.
- Serve as a member of campus committees related to student success.
- Stay apprised on current financial aid information and best practices on student success.
- May supervise/coordinate student employees/interns and complete other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree required. Bachelor's degree in student services, education administration or related field. Master's preferred. Minimum two (2) years of experience in higher education, direct student service, or related field. Experience in program development and student integrated systems also required.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Dedication to students, commitment to excellence in creating and providing student support services and ensuring student success.
- Knowledge of student information system structure.
- Knowledge of retention strategies and their student information requirements.
- Excellent project management and communication skills, both oral and written.
- Full computer proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Able to easily navigate other software programs as needed and other forms of technology as needed.
Position Status:
Full Time
Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Some evening hours may be needed to support programming.
Salary/Wage:
$54,700-68,000 (plus exceptional benefits)
Hourly/Salary:
Salaried
Benefits:
FT Professionals Position
Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for eligible employees and family, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include:
Health, Dental, Vision
- Life insurance, Optional life
- Disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Tuition waiver
- SURS Retirement plan
- Vacation Days
- Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Personal days
- Bereavement days
- Tax-sheltered annuity plans
Please visit our site to review specific benefits and eligibility criterion for this position/category at www.morainevalley.edu/hr
Review of Applications Begins:
11/09/2026
Posting Number:
AP00593P
Open Date:
10/26/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please apply online on jobs.morainevalley.edu. (do not use third party sites). For best consideration, apply prior to review date with all required materials. Please ensure your application is completely and correctly completed.
hr@morainevalley.edu
708-974-5704
Organization
Moraine Valley Community College is dedicated to ensuring our students gain the knowledge and skills needed to meet the demands of a changing world. With nearly 150 programs, expert faculty, state-of-the-art learning facilities, and a vibrant campus culture, you'll see why we are among the nation's premier two-year institutions of higher learning.
The Moraine Valley Community College District 524 covers 139 square miles in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. The district has population of about 400,000 people and includes 26 communities.
Recognizing employees are among our most valuable resources, Moraine Valley strives to attract, hire and retain diverse and highly qualified personnel.
Our Human Resources Department is committed to providing professional, prompt and fair services to current and prospective employees. We are excited at the prospect of new personnel sharing their knowledge and expertise within our community and we encourage all to apply for open positions for which they are qualified. The college prides itself on providing an atmosphere that fosters professional and personal growth—one of the many reasons we are recognized as an Avatar HR Solutions Best in Class Employer.
