Nursing Student Support Specialist

Nursing Student Support Specialist

The Nursing Student Support Specialist provides RN-BSN, MSN, and international nursing students with accurate and timely service within the program from student recruitment through graduation. The Nursing Student Support Specialist is responsible for developing program information materials for prospective and current students and for coordinating the dissemination of program admission and progression information to prospective and current students. This position will provide leadership and support to faculty advisors by providing information, resources, and guidance related to advising and admission of nursing students. The Nursing Student Support Specialist will work closely with the department nursing Chair, Chief Academic Nursing Administrator (CANA), RN-BSN and MSN program coordinators, Nursing department faculty, and support staff, as well as other key student service areas such as Advising Services, graduate studies, Admissions, Registrar's Office, International Admissions, Center for Global Engagement, and academic departments that provide supportive courses for all prospective and current students. This position will support the Department of Nursing program assessment activities as applied to students and graduates.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating procedures and processes for admission to RN-BSN and MSN programs.
• Supporting prospective and admitted RN-BSN and MSN students.
• Coordinating and conducting student recruitment activities.
• Developing and maintaining accessible student-facing RN-BSN and MSN program resources, requirements, policies, and processes.
• Assisting with data tracking and assessment activities as applied to RN-BSN and MSN students and graduates.

Salary Range: $47,607-$93,342 annually.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in nursing or closely related field. At least one year of professional advising experience in an academic setting. Experience in higher education student services. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively within a team and communicate clearly with prospective and current students from diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy in managing student records, tracking admissions/progression milestones, and preparing student-facing materials. Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and take initiative in a fast-paced academic environment while meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with international students, including familiarity with F-1 visa regulations and CPT requirements. Demonstrated knowledge of admissions processes and onboarding procedures specific to college transfer students. Experience supporting nursing programs.

Other Requirements: The successful candidate must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States by the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time.

Working hours require some flexibility beyond core office hours. Occasional travel to off campus events. Occasional out of town travel is required. This is a 12-month position.