Job Description
Location
Logan Campus, WV
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
100113
Department
Academic Affairs
Opening Date
08/13/2024
Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Dean of Allied Health and Nursing and the Director of Nursing, the Retention Specialist is responsible for the education, retention, and success of students in the Nursing Program. The Retention Specialist assists in student registration, student orientation, boot camps, tutoring, and preparation for the NCLEX. The Retention Specialist is dedicated to conducting activities in a manner that promotes student success and lifelong learning. In addition, the Retention Specialist works closely with the nursing faculty to ensure that student learning needs are met. Assists and collaborates in the development and management of comprehensive programming of services designed to increase student retention. Educates students about course planning and registration processes. Initiates retention contacts with advisees who are behind in registration for the subsequent semester. Audits, monitors, and evaluates individual student academic progress. Makes appropriate referrals for concerns, registration, and general guidance. Academic advising and coaching to students in the Nursing Program. Works with the Dean and Director to organize and facilitate student assessment, orientation, registration, and tutoring. Works with the clinical faculty for clinical readiness at the beginning of each academic term. Collaborates with other departments to implement robust bridge programs for retention. Collaborates with local high schools to create bridge and/or cohort programs for nursing. Assists with the development and implementation of student remediation plans and delivery of sessions to students. Develops and facilitates student success initiatives for program-level nursing students.
Minimum qualifications & Requirements
Requirements: A Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business Administration, or a related field is required, plus two years of related experience is required. A Master’s Degree is preferred. Ability to effectively communicate ideas and information in a written and oral format to students, faculty, and staff. Ability to work as an effective team member. Must have strong skills with computers, in setting priorities, organization, and time management. Must be flexible and have the ability to coordinate a variety of projects and tasks taking place at once, adapt to an ever-changing environment, and prioritize workload. Must have a strong commitment to excellent customer service, demonstrating a people-first attitude, patience to communicate with various interdisciplinary teams and users, attentiveness, creativity, and resourcefulness. Must be able to work with and communicate with a diverse population from different situations and backgrounds, including strong interpersonal skills and commitment to working with students and interacting with the public. Ability to learn, understand, and apply federal, state, and institutional regulations, policies, and procedures. Must be a self-starter, work independently, and require minimal supervision.
Supplemental information
Application Process:
- Deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
- Only applicants who have submitted all required documents and who meet minimum qualifications will be considered.
- Applications available at any campus location or call (304) 896-7408 or by e-mail at susan.ross@southernwv.edu
- Visit our web page at http://schooljobs.com/careers/SWVCTC to apply online and to search for additional employment opportunities.
- Submit application, cover letter, resume, copies of certifications/licensure(s), and college transcript(s) to:
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Attention: Human Resources
100 College Dr., Logan, WV 25601
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, religion, color, or age in admission, employment, or educational programs and activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. This nondiscrimination policy also applies to all education programs, to admission, to employment, and to other related activities covered under Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in higher education. Southern will take steps to ensure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the college’s CTC offerings. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College also neither affiliates with nor grants recognition to any individual, group, or organization having policies that discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, color, creed, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or gender orientation or expression, physical or mental disability, marital or family status, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, service in the uniformed services, ancestry, or national origin. Inquiries regarding compliance with any state or federal nondiscrimination law may be addressed to Affirmative Action Officer, Ms. Debbie C. Dingess, Chief Human Resources Officer, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 100 College Drive, Logan, WV 25601, 304-896-7408; Title IX Coordinator, Mr. Darrell Taylor, Chief Student Services Coordinator, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 100 College Drive, Logan, WV 25601, 304-896-7432; or Section 504 Coordinator, Ms. Dianna Toler, Director of Student Success, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 100 College Drive, Logan, WV 25601, 304-896-7315. TTY 304-792-7054
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