Nursing Academic Success And Retention Specialist

Details:

Posted: January 29,2024
Level: Educational Assistant
Hours: Part-time up to 17 hours per week 
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with materials submitted by Wednesday, February 14, 2024, receiving priority consideration.

Location:

CT State Capital
950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
**This position is not remote**
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CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

CT State Community College Vision:

Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community Equity Statement:

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date: 

February/March 2024

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for academic advising, mentoring and remediating nursing students in the associate degree program towards successful academic progression through the nursing curriculum and NCLEX-RN licensure success. This position provides comprehensive support for students and will assist them in developing an academic learning success plan each semester. As such, the position will serve as a liaison with other academic support services on campus (ie. Learning Specialists, peer tutors, Office of Student Accessibility).

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Academic Division Nursing Director. theNursing Academic Success and Retention Specialist is responsible for academic advising, mentoring and remediating nursing students through effective performance in these essential duties:

• Demonstrate competency related to all aspects of the NCLEX-RN including knowledge of NCLEX-RN test plan, test taking strategies, and NCLEX-RN preparation products (i.e. ATI).
• Identify students through data collection and analysis that require specialized advising and tutoring related to nursing curricular content.
• Perform specialized advising and tutoring in one-on-one and small group format specific to nursing curricular content.
• Actively monitor and document individual student progress and provide remediation and direction as needed.
• Identify graduates at risk and implement review plan and monitoring including post-graduation.
• Collaborate with campus and leadership team to achieve NCLEX-RN goals. Monitor quarterly the annual licensure pass rates for assigned cohorts.
• Identify students through data collection and analysis that require specialized advising and tutoring related to nursing curricular content.
• Meet one-on-one with at-risk students on a regular basis to monitor utilization of success strategies.
• Coach students in test taking skills and strategies for preparation for all exams.
• Analyze relevant student data from course related exams (ie. ExamSoft) to identify gaps in outcomes in collaboration with associate dean and program chair.
• Work closely with faculty/staff mentors and advisors and other academic staff to provide students effective learning plans.
• Manage an assigned caseload of advisees.
• Monitor and document student progress towards successful course and licensure outcomes.
• Collaborate with associate dean and program chair regarding student retention and Academic Success data.
• Adapt and develop as an academic specialist in response to the dynamic nature of nursing education.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following: 

• Two (2) years of experience/knowledge in preparing students for NCLEX\_RN and/or working with new graduate RNs.
• Knowledge of pre-licensure RN curriculum.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Ability to organize time and maintain accurate documentation of advising meetings.

Substitutions Allowed:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references.  Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an academic setting or advisement.

Salary:

$37.48 hourly.

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (jchaisson-cardenas@commnet.edu).

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

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