Student Support & Retention Nurse Specialist

Student Support & Retention Nurse Specialist

UPMC Jameson's School of Nursing is hiring a Student Support & Retention Nurse Specialist! This full-time role will work Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the UPMC Jameson School of Nursing. Candidates with their MSN, teaching, and academic counseling experiences in a post-secondary nursing program are encouraged to apply!

The Student Support & Retention Nurse Specialist leads and promotes a positive and successful learning experience for students with high-level support responsibilities across all UPMC Schools of Nursing campuses. The Student Support & Retention Nurse Specialist serves as a role model for faculty and students and partners with executive leadership in the achievement of a culture of excellence within the pre-licensure, hospital based educational environment. The Student Support & Retention Nurse Specialist develops recommendations for improvements on the process, and identifies opportunities to enhance student retention, inclusion, student retention initiatives and develops action plans to address. The Student Support & Retention Nurse Specialist will coordinate a holistic student support program encompassing student experience from pre-enrollment through graduation.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement evidence-based academic support programs to improve student retention and success, including strategies for study skills, test-taking, critical thinking, and time management.
• Serve as a primary consultant for student engagement and cultural improvements; partner with executive leadership to develop innovative support models.
• Enhance faculty capabilities through training and workshops to ensure consistent academic support for students.
• Provide individualized academic coaching for at-risk students, coordinate tutoring and skill labs, and connect students with faculty and resources for concept mastery.
• Analyze student outcomes, satisfaction data, and retention trends to drive strategic improvements; develop onboarding and orientation programs for new and returning students.
• Maintain regulatory compliance for admissions, review and update student policies, and oversee annual publication of the Student Handbook.
• Actively participate in faculty senate, student support committees, and SNAP chapters; provide monthly updates to leadership and facilitate multi-campus initiatives.
• Research and implement new strategies for student success; share best practices through presentations, scholarly projects, and organizational publications.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful learning environment; plan student engagement activities and promote cultural diversity and civility.

Masters degree or doctorate in Nursing or a related field required. If Masters in a related field, BSN is required.

• 4 years of nursing experience required.
• 2 years of teaching or closely related experience required.
• Prior experience advising nursing students, and student services preferred.
• Experience in academic support or academic counseling preferred.
• Must possess outstanding communication skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products required.
• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state where the facility is located is preferred. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran