Academic Advisor Divisional Coordinator NURSING

Position: Academic Advisor/Divisional Advisement Coordinator: Nursing
Department: Center for Student Success (CSS)

Reports to: Assistant Dean of Student Success

Job Summary: On a full-time basis, serves a resource for Nursing and Nursing Pathways students by providing student-centered academic advising and relevant instruction, with a special focus on leading advisement, student success, and retention initiatives. This position will work in close collaboration with
Nursing Faculty and dedicated support resources.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide student-centered academic advising and monitor the academic progress and success of a caseload of approximately 300 undergraduate Nursing students, along with any other major assigned.
• Serve as students’ main point of contact during the first three semesters of the Nursing program, with focus on persistence within the program.
• Collaborate with Nursing Department to implement and facilitate support experiences to ensure student successful completion in requirements
• Responsible for continued assessment and reporting on assigned caseload, including monitoring students’ next semester registration and actively facilitate continued enrollment.
• Serve as a point-person for Departmental Chairpersons in assigned academic divisions to help facilitate connections between the CSS and academic departments, create and maintain master academic plans, and identify best advisement practices for students within specific majors.
• Assist students in the development of academic plans and course registrations appropriate for their stated educational goals, and provide guidance in their career exploration process.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining case files and records.
• Responsible for referring students to other campus resources and set up action plans, as needed.
• Utilize advisement scheduling software, student data resources and student success platforms.
• Collaborates with the Office of Financial Aid on the completion of academic plans for students who have lost aid eligibility due to failure to maintain Standards of Academic Progress for students on their caseload.
• Maintain current knowledge of the College’s degree programs, prerequisites, and other advising or course information necessary to provide accurate course scheduling.
• Stay abreast of the College’s rules and policies to direct students to the appropriate resources within the College, and ensure proper security for student educational records in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Assist with planning and implementation of initiatives including but not limited to providing initial course registration for all incoming students, orientation, advisement workshops, advising materials and outreach activities.
• Participate in specific weekend and evening events during the academic year, including, but not limited to, the College’s Open House, Admitted Student, and orientation events.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $55,000 – $ 65,000 per year

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in higher education, counseling, student personnel, or related field strongly preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in higher education or related field is required.
• Ability to multi-task and remain detail-oriented.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and under supervision.
• Strong communication, presentation, organizational and team-building skills required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Awareness and sensitivity to the needs and expectations of college students.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Culturally sensitive, caring and friendly with a deep understanding and appreciation of a multi- cultural college community and the Franciscan traditions of St. Francis College.
• Able to maintain a working knowledge of best practices in academic advising and advisement research.

Interested applicants can apply by clicking here.

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