Academic Coach
Northeastern University
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Job summary
Northeastern University in Boston seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to serve as a full-time Nursing Academic Coach for the ABSN program, providing individualized and group academic support to strengthen clinical reasoning and mastery across nursing content.
The role emphasizes nursing education, supporting diverse adult learners in a fast-paced academic setting, with a hybrid schedule of on-campus and virtual tutoring. A BSN is required; MSN preferred; 5+ years acute care experience is ideal.
Qualifications
- Current, active RN license in Massachusetts.
- BSN from ACEN or CCNE-accredited program.
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience in acute care or specialty practice.
- Demonstrated expertise in fundamentals, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and clinical reasoning.
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
- Experience working with adult learners and diverse student populations.
- Proficiency with learning management systems and educational technology.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Responsibilities
- Create a collaborative tutoring environment to help ABSN students reach full potential.
- Provide one-on-one and small group tutoring across nursing courses.
- Assist students in understanding complex nursing concepts, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and clinical applications.
- Develop and implement individualized study plans for students needing extra support.
- Teach study strategies, time management, and NCLEX-style test-taking techniques.
Skills
Education
Job description
Academic Coach
The School of Nursing at Northeastern University seeks a dedicatedand experienced Registered Nurse to serve as a full-time NursingAcademic Coach for our Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing(ABSN) program. This position provides individualized and groupacademic support to students in our intensive accelerated nursingcurriculum, helping them achieve academic success and developstrong clinical reasoning skills. The ideal candidate will have apassion for nursing education, strong clinical knowledge acrossmultiple content areas, and the ability to support diverse learnersin a fast-paced academic environment.
Northeastern University offers a competitive salary commensuratewith experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensivebenefits package including health insurance, retirementcontributions, tuition remission, and professional developmentopportunities.
The School of Nursing at Bouvé College of Health Sciences offersinnovative nursing programs across multiple campuses, combiningrigorous academic preparation with extensive clinical experiences. Our ABSN program serves career-changing students seeking anaccelerated pathway to nursing practice, preparing graduates toprovide high-quality, evidence-based care in diverse healthcaresettings.
- Current, active, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) licensein [state]
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an ACEN orCCNE-accredited program
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience in acute careor specialty practice
- Demonstrated expertise in nursing fundamentals, pharmacology,pathophysiology, and clinical reasoning
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain complexconcepts clearly
- Experience working with adult learners and diverse studentpopulations
- Proficiency with learning management systems and educationaltechnology
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekendsas needed
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or higher degree
- Prior teaching, tutoring, or precepting experience in nursingeducation
- Experience with accelerated or second-degree nursingprograms
- Clinical experience in multiple specialties (medical-surgical,critical care, pediatrics, maternal health, mental health)
- Knowledge of NCLEX-RN examination content and test-takingstrategies
- Certification in a nursing specialty area
- Experience with diverse teaching modalities includingsimulation and case-based learning
- Full-time position requiring 40 hours per week, 12 months peryear
- Schedule includes daytime hours with flexibility for eveningand weekend sessions based on student needs
- Hybrid work model may be available with combination ofon-campus and virtual tutoring
- Peak demand periods coincide with examination schedules andend-of-semester periods
- Work environment includes individual and group tutoring spaces,computer lab access, and virtual platforms
- Ability to sit for extended periods during tutoringsessions
- Ability to use computer and educational technology for extendedperiods
- Occasional standing for group tutoring sessions orworkshops
- Ability to communicate effectively in person and via technologyplatforms
- Create a collaborative environment that provides opportunitiesfor nursing students to thrive and meet full potential
- Provide one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions for ABSNstudents across all nursing courses
- Assist students in understanding complex nursing concepts,pharmacology, pathophysiology, and clinical applications
- Develop and implement individualized study plans for studentsrequiring additional academic support
- Teach effective study strategies, time management skills, andtest-taking techniques specific to nursing examinations
- Support students in developing clinical reasoning and criticalthinking skills
- Assess individual student learning needs and identify knowledgegaps
- Monitor student progress and maintain detailed records oftutoring sessions
- Collaborate with faculty to identify at-risk students anddevelop intervention strategies
- Provide regular feedback to students, faculty, and programleadership regarding student progress
- Participate in academic success meetings and remediationplanning
- Create supplemental learning materials including study guides,practice questions, and concept maps
- Develop and maintain a library of tutoring resources alignedwith course content
- Design interactive learning activities to reinforce difficultconcepts
- Utilize technology and educational platforms to enhance studentlearning
- Stay current with NCLEX-RN test plan and integrate relevantcontent into tutoring sessions
- Work closely with ABSN faculty to align tutoring services withcourse objectives and curriculum
- Attend faculty meetings and program planning sessions asappropriate
- Participate in program assessment and continuous qualityimprovement initiatives
- Collaborate with academic advisors, student services, and othersupport staff
- Contribute to retention and student success initiatives
- Maintain current nursing licensure and complete requiredcontinuing education
- Stay current with evidence-based nursing practice andeducational best practices
- Participate in professional development activities related tonursing education
- Engage in scholarship of teaching and learning asappropriate
Academic Administration
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate workexperience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefiteligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paidtime off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, religion,color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabilitystatus, or any other characteristic protected by applicablelaw.
109S
$67,855.00 - $95,845.00
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will dependon several factors, which may include your education, experience,location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a paycomparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
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