Nursing Academic Coach

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a nationally recognized and locally trusted college dedicated to advancing the success of all students and economic vitality of the communities we serve through access, high-quality education, and strategic partnerships.

The community that we serve is home to people with a rich range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to supporting an environment where all students and employees thrive and succeed. We believe every team member enriches our organization with unique skills, perspectives, and solutions. We seek applicants who are motivated and equipped to support all students, to work effectively with colleagues from a range of backgrounds, and to build the vibrancy of our community.

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Department: Academic Excellence - Assessment & Academic Coaching

Reports To: Manager, Test Center, Academic Coaching & Tutoring

Travel: One or two days per week

LOCATION: Green Bay

STANDARD HOURS: 40 hours per week. Typical hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Flexibility required to include other hours, as necessary.

STARTING PAY RANGE: $61,131.20 - $65,894 per year

The Nursing Academic Coach through collaboration with Nursing Faculty will provide direct support to learners for increased success and persistence in the courses. They will develop informational materials, provide access to resources, and facilitate weekly workshops that provide enhanced understanding of courses content. They will facilitate the development of study skills and assist learners in understanding their individuals learning style.

• Deliver group coaching with emphasis on medical surgical nursing, care plan development, clinical time management and priority setting, application of theory from classroom to bedside, pharmacology, and other nursing skills focusing on all nursing students.

• Work with faculty through the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of review sessions.

• Observe classroom instruction and activities as needed to better align group coaching sessions with curriculum.

• Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching tools to enhance student performance. Utilize nursing judgement to assess and recommend nursing interventions to manage test anxiety and overcome negative mindsets. Focus on promoting health and wellness strategies that prepare students to thrive in a high stress career.

• Create a welcoming, comfortable learning environment to promote success for students requiring additional academic assistance.

• Observe students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress. Interview, assess and collaborate with students in building a plan with strategies to overcome immediate challenges during test-taking. Through coaching empower students on developing study skills and test-taking skills consistent with learning needs and style. Collaborate with student to identify habits and behaviors hindering their accuracy during tests. Raise awareness about these obstacles and provide tool and motivation to modify these habits for greater success in advance nursing classes.

• Collaborate with accommodation services, library services, and other academic coaches to develop strategies to optimize student success and retention.

• Attend and participate in team meetings, the Quality Review Process and advisory committee meetings.

• Collaborate with other Academic Coaches to identify and standardize best practices across all learning teams.

• Be a resource in the recruiting, onboarding, and scheduling of nursing tutors.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We strive to accommodate any individual who requires adjustments to ensure a fair and equal employment process. If you require specific accommodations during the application and/or screening process due to a disability or other reasons, please contact Talent and Culture at talentandculture@nwtc.edu or 920-498-6286.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Talent and Culture.

NWTC does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genetic testing or other applicable legislated categories. Inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs at 920-498-6823 or nondiscrimination@nwtc.edu.