[Hiring] Advisor/Navigator, Non-Traditional Nursing Program @9553338f-c93c-40ce-9a23-04b38f1294de

Role Description

The advisor/navigator for the non-traditional nursing program is responsible for assisting in the recruitment, advisement, and retention of non-traditional nursing students throughout their program. As the advisor to these students, this individual will provide guidance and support from entry to graduation within their plan of study and throughout their program. The advisor/navigator will assist them in accessing resources available to them within their academic career at MSMC. The advisor/navigator will also participate in the School of Nursing (SON) planning, recruitment and orientation activities, building innovative strategies and collaborating with other departments and offices to ensure transparency in communication, efficiency in registration, and progression within the program.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant area of study.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills with office applications and the ability to engage in self-directed learning of systems for student information and course management after initial training.
• Excellent analytic skills for collecting and analyzing data and making recommendations for improving student engagement, recruitment, services, and overall experience.
• Excellent time management, project management, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as function as part of a team.
• Ability to work flexible hours, if necessary.

Requirements

• Serve as the advisor/navigator for non-traditional students.
• Work with other SON faculty who serve as advisors to ensure efficiency in progression.
• Provide assistance in recruiting non-traditional students and serve as a resource to Admissions and the Registrar throughout the process, including at selected College and SON sponsored recruitment events.
• Communicate with newly admitted non-traditional students and those in transition to facilitate enrollment into courses, and provide academic guidance and planning for degree completion goals.
• Organize orientation programs for non-traditional students.
• Work collaboratively with student support offices at the college to assist students in connecting with the appropriate resources to help ensure their success.
• Be the designated advisor and navigator to students in these programs and maintain a database/spreadsheet of information on each advisee.
• Assist advisees with Permission Credit Forms, Course Substitution Forms, and any requests submitted to the School of Nursing and the Academic Standards Committee.
• Participate in School of Nursing meetings and give input and feedback when needed.
• Serve as a member of the SON recruitment team in planning for events and activities.
• Assist in the yearly review of the Undergraduate Catalog and SON handbook, and participate in regulatory and accreditation activities.
• Build a retention plan with SON faculty and implement the plan for designated students.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (Pre-Tax & Roth Options)
• 403(b) Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• EAP
• Voluntary Life
• Voluntary AD&D
• Voluntary Hospital Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health, Dependent Care
• College Paid Life Insurance
• College Paid Long Term Disability
• Tuition Remission – Self and Dependents
• Tuition Exchange Program