Academic Learning Specialist - Nursing Program

Virginia Community Colleges; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Virginia's capital region seeks an Academic Learning Specialist for the Nursing Program to provide academic coaching, remediation, and NCLEX readiness support aimed at improving retention, progression, graduation, and licensure outcomes.

The role emphasizes helping students develop effective learning habits, clinical judgment, and test-taking strategies while ensuring compliance with clinical requirements for progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
• Current active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Minimum of two (2) years of direct client care experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology and educational software applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic coaching and student support services.
• Coordinate remediation and NCLEX readiness for students.
• Ensure compliance with clinical requirements and support clinical readiness in the nursing program.

Skills

RN license

Clinical experience

Educational technology

Education

BSN

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ATI testing

CastleBranch

Job description

Academic Learning Specialist - Nursing Program

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Academic Learning Specialist - Nursing Program

Role Title

Role Title Trainer Instructor II

Role Code

Role Code 29112-SW

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 04

Position Number

Position Number 283R0360

Agency

Agency J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Division

Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)

Work Location

Hiring Range

Hiring Range Salary commensurate with the education and experience of the applicant. Hiring range is $70,000-$80,000.

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Schedule is assigned by supervisor.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

The Academic Learning Specialist serves as a student success professional within the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The position provides academic coaching, student support services, remediation, clinical readiness coordination, and NCLEX preparation support designed to improve student retention, progression, graduation, and licensure outcomes. The position plays a critical role in helping students develop effective learning habits, clinical judgment, test-taking strategies, note-taking techniques, and NCLEX readiness while ensuring compliance with clinical requirements necessary for progression in the program.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing ( BSN ) from an accredited institution.
• Current active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Minimum of two (2) years of direct client care experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology and educational software applications.

Additional Considerations

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Nursing Education, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Experience in nursing education, tutoring, academic coaching, advising, or student success services.
• Experience with ATI testing and remediation systems.
• Experience managing CastleBranch or similar compliance management platforms.
• Community college experience.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

Travel between campuses as needed.

Posting Number

Posting Number CLS_4714P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/02/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/13/2026

Open Until Filled No

Agency Website

Agency Website www.reynolds.edu

Contact Name

Email

Email [e-mail]

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

This is a restricted position that is dependent upon funding. The availability of funding is scheduled to end on June 30, 2029, but may be extended based on the continuation of funding. Continued employment is contingent upon funding availability.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Other Document
• Curriculum Vitae
• Certificate
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Alternative Hiring Process Letter
• License
• SF-50 (Documentation of involuntary separation from Federal Agency)