Academic Advisor and Post-Licensure Coordinator

Academic Advisor and Post-Licensure Coordinator

Nevada State University appreciates your interest in employment. To ensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

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Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Academic Advisor and Post-Licensure Coordinator. The Academic Advisor and Post-Licensure Coordinator will serve as the point person for the Post-Licensure programs within the School of Nursing (SON). This position will support students through advising from the time of admission to the completion of degree requirements. This position will require knowledge of the admissions and enrollment process, credit articulation, degree requirements and academic advising needs, and academic support services. This position will also serve as a liaison between Nevada State University and marketing and enrollment management partners.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely under-served student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 45% are Hispanic, 12% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 11% are Black/African American, 25% are White, and 7% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as point person for all student inquiries about the online Post-Licensure programs.
• Serve as liaison between Nevada State University and the program marketing partner.
• Serve as student advocate, both to assist students in resolving concerns, as well as working with internal units to lessen barriers that may disproportionately affect distance learners.
• Work with Financial Aid and Bursar's office to craft messaging specific to the Post-Licensure programs.
• Support local recruiting efforts and participate in periodic recruitment events.
• Ensure that marketing partners are alerted to any track-specific changes, updates, and/or modifications and work to develop correct messaging.
• Keep an updated online orientation for new students.
• Provide academic advising for RN-BSN students:
  • Provide detailed information about courses, expectations, timelines, etc.
  • Develop individualized program completion plans.
  • Provide students with information regarding academic and school policies (e.g., add/drop dates, payment due dates, etc.).
• Conduct and track end-of-term check-ins with students to guide through the re-enrollment process and answer questions as needed.
• Provide students with information about available academic support resources (Tutoring, Writing Center online services, etc.).
• In conjunction with course faculty, proactively intervene with students who are “at risk” to support student persistence.
• Work in collaboration with the Registrar's office to conduct unofficial transcript evaluations as part of the enrollment process.
• Actively engage in professional development opportunities, particularly in the areas of adult student advising and distance advising.
• Assist the SON Dean with state authorization processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Two (2) years of direct relevant experience in higher education (e.g., academic advising, success coaching, student affairs). Relevant experience as a graduate assistant is welcomed.
• Demonstrated commitment to a diverse, non-traditional, first-generation student population.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team while effectively managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of enrollment management processes.
• Experience with student database and tracking systems.
• Experience with data analysis and outcomes assessment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in academic support services.

Salary & Benefits

Budgeted salary for this position is $47,452.00. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 17.50% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the “Browse Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nevadastate.edu.

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
• Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date
12/31/2024

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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