What are the responsibilities and job description for the NTID ALANA Staff Retention Specialist position at Rochester Institute of Technology?
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National Technical Institute for the Deaf
NTID Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Job Summary
The Retention Specialist's primary goals will be to design and implement programming and initiatives that focus on strategies to increase employee satisfaction and long-term retention of NTID ALANA staff. This position will become an executive team member of Office of Diversity and Inclusion at NTID and in concert with RIT Division of Diversity and Inclusion. The NTID ALANA Staff Retention specialist will lead NTID-wide onboarding efforts, implement retention strategies, and compile reports for NTID Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
The NTID ALANA Staff Retention Specialist will interact directly with NTID employees, identify barriers and opportunities for career growth and promotion, and devote attention to improving the retention of our ALANA Staff employees at NTID. A successful retention specialist should have persuasion and interpersonal skills in order to meet institutional goals and efforts and foster employees' overall satisfaction.
Job Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $41600 - $69700
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $41600
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $69700
How To Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
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Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the world’s leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employee’s pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RIT’s Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
Hourly/Salary Minimum: 41600
Hourly/Salary Maximum:69700
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National Technical Institute for the Deaf
NTID Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Job Summary
The Retention Specialist's primary goals will be to design and implement programming and initiatives that focus on strategies to increase employee satisfaction and long-term retention of NTID ALANA staff. This position will become an executive team member of Office of Diversity and Inclusion at NTID and in concert with RIT Division of Diversity and Inclusion. The NTID ALANA Staff Retention specialist will lead NTID-wide onboarding efforts, implement retention strategies, and compile reports for NTID Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
The NTID ALANA Staff Retention Specialist will interact directly with NTID employees, identify barriers and opportunities for career growth and promotion, and devote attention to improving the retention of our ALANA Staff employees at NTID. A successful retention specialist should have persuasion and interpersonal skills in order to meet institutional goals and efforts and foster employees' overall satisfaction.
Job Responsibilities
- Identifying and supporting retention strategies and efforts based on employees' feedback which could include workshops, finding training and course opportunities, and review policies and programs that will attract and retain staff at NTID
- Assist with the onboarding process for new staff beyond what the RIT DEI offer
- Develop and offer workshops and events based on NTID employees' feedback
- Support ALANA deaf and hard of hearing staff find training and resources beyond what is available from RIT DEI resources
- Communicating effectively with employees and serving as a liaison to NTID Office of Diversity and Inclusion
- Identifying internal and community-based resources to help employees feel a sense of belonging
- Compiling and presenting data related to ALANA staff retention
- Encourage professional work relationships by hosting outings or events (e.g. company-sponsored sports teams or volunteer events)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 4 years of experience as a staff member in higher education
- 4 years of experience working with deaf and hard of hearing ALANA individuals
- Proficiency/Fluency in American Sign Language or willingness to learn, and familiarity with the deaf and hard of hearing community, are strongly preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 4 years of experience as a staff member in higher education
- 4 years of experience working with deaf and hard of hearing ALANA individuals
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $41600 - $69700
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $41600
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $69700
How To Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the world’s leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employee’s pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RIT’s Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
Hourly/Salary Minimum: 41600
Hourly/Salary Maximum:69700
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Salary : $41,600 - $69,700
