NTID ALANA Staff Retention Specialist
9371BR
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)
Required 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency/Fluency in American Sign Language or willingness to learn, and familiarity with the deaf and hard of hearing community, are strongly preferred.
Required Minimum Education Level
Bachelors or Equivalent Experience
Work Location
Hybrid — Remote/On-campus
Wage Band
117A
FLSA Category
Exempt
Employment Category
Fulltime
Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References
What do we believe at RIT?
Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.
As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).
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.
Additional Details
In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Hourly/Salary Minimum
41600
Hourly/Salary Maximum
69700