Assistant Director of Nursing Advising & Student Success

100 Miami University; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing Advising & Student Success to lead nursing student support, advising operations, and retention initiatives. You will oversee onboarding, coaching, and collaboration with faculty to promote NCLEX readiness and graduation outcomes.

Responsibilities include data-tracking, program reporting, and coordinating workshops while partnering with campus resources to remove barriers to student success in a dynamic university environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
• Experience in academic advising, student success, or higher education administration.
• Experience coordinating small teams or cross-functional projects.
• Familiarity with student information systems and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing student success and retention activities.
• Monitor progression, retention, graduation, and licensure data.
• Provide advising and coaching to nursing students.
• Coordinate onboarding and student workshops.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and university partners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing or related field

Tools

Banner

Salesforce

Navigate

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Director of Nursing Advising & Student Success Department Nursing Department Worker Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Pay Type Salary Benefit Eligible Yes

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Director of Nursing Student Success and Advising coordinates and executes student success initiatives across the nursing program. This position manages the daily operations of comprehensive advising, retention, progression, and student support services that promote academic achievement, well-being, persistence to graduation, and NCLEX readiness. The Assistant Director serves as a key resource for faculty advisors, implements student success programming, coordinates new student onboarding, and utilizes student data to apply evidence‑based interventions supporting diverse learners. This position works collaboratively with nursing faculty, academic affairs, student services, accessibility resources, and university staff to foster a culture of student success and belonging.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Retention Coordination & Data Tracking Program Execution: Implement and coordinate nursing student success and retention activities, utilizing student data systems to identify and support at‑risk students. Outcome Tracking: Monitor and compile data on student progression, retention, graduation, and licensure outcomes to share with nursing leadership and evaluation committees. Reporting: Contribute data and summaries for annual success reports to support ongoing institutional and accreditation standards. Academic Advising & Case Management Advising Coordination: Serve as a lead nursing advisor; assist leadership in developing advising guidelines and provide operational support/training to faculty advisors. Direct Student Coaching: Provide direct academic success coaching and case management for nursing students facing academic or personal challenges; connect students with campus wellness, tutoring, and financial aid resources. Workshops & Skill Building: Facilitate student success workshops focused on study skills, time management, test‑taking strategies, and professional identity in nursing. Student Transition & Engagement Onboarding: Coordinate nursing student orientations, onboarding activities, and transition initiatives, particularly for students advancing into clinical coursework. Targeted Communication: Manage student outreach campaigns regarding progression requirements, key deadlines, and available academic resources. Recruitment & Campus Partnerships Recruitment Support: Assist with recruitment and yield events for nursing programs, including preview days, transfer student information sessions, and high school outreach. Collaborative Advocacy: Represent the nursing department on campus‑wide retention committees and partner with university resources to help students eliminate barriers to graduation.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Nursing, Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a closely related field. Minimum of 3 years of relevant, professional experience. Consideration may be given to candidates with: Experience working within a nursing or health professions program. Experience in academic advising, student success, higher education administration, counseling, or student support services. Experience coordinating small teams, student employees, or cross‑functional projects. Familiarity with student information systems (e.g., Banner, Salesforce, Navigate) and utilizing data to track student milestones. Experience coordinating small teams, student employees, or cross‑functional projects. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and a diverse student population. Basic understanding of nursing progression pipelines and licensure (NCLEX) preparation timelines.

Additional Position Information

Required Application Documents Cover letter and resume/CV. Special Instructions (if applicable).

Inquiries

Inquiries may be directed to Stephanie Nicely at [e-mail]. Review of applications will begin two weeks after position posting.

Additional Information

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