Nursing Pathway Coordinator (Pre-licensure Nursing Student Success Advisor)

Nursing Pathway Coordinator

(Pre-licensure Nursing Student Success Advisor)

JOB LOCATION:

Fully Remote

Hybrid (Some remote work some on campus work)

X On Campus

The Nursing Pathway coordinator is responsible for managing the nursing pathways for pre-licensure BSN. This role will help the expansion and diversification of Spalding University's nursing student population and geographical reach. This position follows students in the pathway from initial admission to the university to admission to the nursing program thus requires advising and creating course schedule planners for the students. The pathway coordinator works closely with the School of Nursing, the Admissions Office, and offices across campus to support the progression of pre-licensure students into the professional licensure nursing programs, such as traditional and accelerated second degree.

Salary/Hourly wage for this position is $50,000 yearly with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical coverage, 403b, 23 Paid Time Off days, 21 Holidays, tuition remission, travel reimbursement, cellphone allowance, and much more. This position is funded by a Department of Labor grant and position may be contingent on continued grant funding.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and experience working in a higher education setting.

Reports to: Director of Academic Advising and Student Success

• INTERRELATIONS
  Regular or daily contact with Chair of Nursing and BSN Director, the Admissions office, faculty, staff, and students.
• The position requires monthly reporting to SpaldingPATH Director.
• Must have an appreciation and respect for diverse populations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Using a proactive and holistic approach, the Nursing Pathway Coordinator will assist students in their course progression, planning, and preparation for the professional licensure nursing programs.

• Act as liaison with Admissions, Marketing, and Nursing Faculty to address concerns, student needs, and share data.
• Provides monthly or quarterly reports to Pathway quarterly meetings as required by the grant.
• Accompany Admissions on recruitment events as requested.
• May require occasional weekends or evenings for informational events (BeSU, Open House, etc)
• Established contact with each student admitted to Spalding University interested in BSN nursing degree (Accelerated Second Degree or traditional nursing programs). Complete progression pathways for each student, conduct consistent contact with students in pathway and advise students along the pathway
• Advise students individually regarding academic core and/or department requirements, appropriate class selection, academic policies and procedures, and campus resources.
• Assist students from point of enrollment to the start of Nursing classes in meeting requirements for admission into upper-division nursing program, utilizing tools such as Slate.
• Refer students to campus resources and conduct follow-up as needed.
• Reduce student stop-out gap by communicating with Student and Academic Success staff on barriers to student success and providing students with timely interventions if/when they encounter barriers.
• Provide advising for prospective transfer students regarding program requirements and graduation requirements. Identify students who are prepared to make application to the upper-division of the School of Nursing, and assist the SON with compiling materials for admissions review.

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Organizational, communication, and follow upskills combined with a strong work ethic and a goal-oriented, self-motivated approach toward achieving consistent results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport and relationships with multiple constituents
• Computer skills including proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as experience using customer relationship management systems (CRM) and the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Excellent communication and listening abilities: persuasive and negotiation skills, strong professional writing, public speaking, interpersonal and public relations skills
• Experience creating promotional marketing material is a plus
• 1-3 years’ advising experience required
• 1-3 years’ experience in recruitment, admissions, or higher education
• Academic platforms (Slate, Colleague, etc.) experience preferred)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions; extended periods of time viewing computer monitor or standing; may require adjustment of schedule to include some evening and/or weekends.

CONTACT

All applications are made through the Paycom Applicant Tracking System.

ABOUT SPALDING UNIVERSITY:

Spalding University offers a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, Spalding matching contribution up to 5% to your 403b/Roth retirement plan, generous Paid Time Off program, Parental Leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance and long-term disability, paid time for volunteering, and more.

Situated in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city, Spalding University combines a rich social justice history and a commitment to community service as we attract students who desire a high-quality education in a very personalized setting. An engaged faculty serves nearly 2,000 students at the bachelors’, master’s and doctoral levels, providing real-world learning in liberal and professional studies.

Faculty, staff and students are united by the institutional mission: Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies, grounded in spiritual values, with an emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.

With a focus on service and leadership, Spalding offers all students a mission-driven connection to community and comprehensive learning resources while striking a distinctive balance serving the educational needs of both the traditional student and the working student. In addition, our unique 8-week class delivery format affords students scheduling flexibility amidst other life responsibilities.

Spalding aspires to become the first choice for students of compassion and service. Celebrated for a rigorous yet nurturing environment, emulated for interdisciplinary collaborations, and acclaimed for contributions to the community.

Spalding University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University complies with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. It is the University’s policy not to discriminate against any individual or group of individuals and to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, veteran status or other protected status. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.