Hourly Nursing Prerequisite Course Navigator

Thomas Edison State University; Trenton (NJ); Hybride; USD 60 890 000 - 82 380 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid-work options

Résumé du poste

Thomas Edison State University in Trenton, NJ seeks an Hourly Nursing Prerequisite Course Navigator to connect, track, and support Accelerated BSNA applicants through prerequisite completion. You will work with Admissions, the W.

Cary Edwards School of Nursing, and the Registrar to ensure progression toward the BSNA application. This part-time, hourly position emphasizes case management, data reporting in OnBase/Colleague, and collaboration with nursing staff to support adult learners through

Qualifications

• Knowledge of university policies and procedures, especially course evaluation.
• Experience in healthcare preferred.
• Enhanced customer service knowledge.
• Ability to acquire extensive knowledge of university policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply established procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to counsel BSNA applicants and others concerning prerequisite courses.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment - Ability to maintain essential records and files.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel
• Working knowledge of Student Information Systems or the ability to learn them quickly
• Knowledge of FERPA and the ability to maintain the confidentiality of student records
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Take on other responsibilities as assigned.

Responsabilités

• Manage a caseload of BSNA applicants who need to complete prerequisite courses (not GE).
• Track all BSNA applicants from the first advising appointment through prerequisite completion.
• Review the Registrar’s initial program evaluation to identify remaining prerequisites and facilitate completion.
• Answer routine applicant questions about prerequisite courses, scheduling, and registration; collaborate with advisors and refer course equivalency questions as needed.
• Record prerequisite course completion on the BSNA Tracking Unity Form in OnBase.
• Notify nursing advisor when a prerequisite course is not completed with the required minimum grade.
• Document applicant contacts and prerequisite course completion plans in Colleague.
• Inform BSNA applicants of the process to have official transcripts sent to the Office of the Registrar and verify receipt in Colleague XIA.
• Track prerequisite course completion for reporting to various departments to determine progression toward BSNA readiness.
• Guide applicants on how prerequisites may be completed, prioritizing TESU’s 4-Week Accelerated Terms/Courses.
• Use an established course selection algorithm to assist applicants in selecting the best-fit prerequisite course.
• Communicate with BSNA applicants during completion with periodic check-ins and updates; coordinate team outreach.
• As applicants complete all prerequisites, notify the Office of the Registrar and nursing advisors for application finalization.
• Provide real-time data to Admissions, nursing school, Registrar, and the Provost to support enrollment goals.

Connaissances

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Customer service

FERPA knowledge

Customer service

Healthcare experience

Student information systems

Outils

OnBase

Colleague

Colleague XIA

Excel

Description du poste

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Hourly Nursing Prerequisite Course Navigator

Part Time Trenton, NJ, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1442

Hourly Nursing Prerequisite Course Navigator

Part-Time/Hourly: $40/hour, 25 hours/week

Office of Strategic Initiatives and Institutional Effectiveness

Thomas Edison State University was founded in 1972 to break down barriers to degree completion. Fifty years later, it proudly serves a diverse body of adult students with innovative and professionally relevant academic programming in a predominantly online delivery. Our team of high-energy student-focused professionals is welcoming new members who are making their mark in education and are ready to help change the lives of thousands of adult students across New Jersey and around the world.

Candidates who are excited by changing lives, committed to the success of all and want to be challenged by new and innovative opportunities, should submit an application.

Summary:

The hourly Nursing Prerequisite Course Navigator serves in a pivotal role to connect, track, and support Accelerated Baccalaureate Nursing (BSNA) applicants through their journey of prerequisite course completion. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Strategic Initiatives and will connect Admissions, the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing, and the Office of the Registrar staff with information regarding applicants’ progression towards their BSNA application.

Job Duties:

• Manage a caseload of BSNA applicants who need to complete prerequisite courses (not GE).


• Track all BSNA applicants from the first advising appointment through prerequisite completion.


• Review the Office of the Registrar’s initial program evaluation to identify remaining prerequisites and facilitate completion.


• Answer routine applicant questions about approved prerequisite courses, scheduling, and registration. Work in collaboration with advisors, consulting them on proposed changes to the prerequisite course completion plan and referring course equivalency questions as needed.


• Record prerequisite course completion on the BSNA Tracking Unity Form in OnBase.


• Notify the nursing advisor when a prerequisite course is not completed with the required minimum grade.


• Document applicant contacts and prerequisite course completion plans in Colleague.


• Inform BSNA applicants of process to have official transcripts sent to Office of the Registrar and verify receipt in Colleague XIA.


• Track prerequisite course completion for reporting to various departments to determine progression toward BSNA application readiness.


• Guide applicants on how prerequisites may be successfully completed, prioritizing TESU’s 4-Week Accelerated Terms/Courses.


• Use an established course selection algorithm to assist applicants in selecting the prerequisite course that best fits their plan.


• Communicate proactively with BSNA applicants as they complete prerequisite courses, sharing a prerequisite completion task list w/ periodic check-ins and updates. Check-ins and updates with applicants should occur following a timeline appropriate to the applicant’s prerequisite course completion plan. Coordinate outreach within the team.


• As applicants complete all prerequisite course(s), notify the Office of the Registrar and the nursing advisors for application finalization.


• Ensure Admissions, W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing, Office of the Registrar, and the Office of the Provost are provided with real-time data that supports enrollment objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques essential to perform assigned responsibilities.


• Experience in healthcare preferred.


• Enhanced customer service knowledge.


• Ability to acquire extensive knowledge of university policies and procedures, especially those related to course evaluation.


• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply established procedures, and guidelines.


• Ability to counsel potential BSNA applicants and others concerning prerequisite courses.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to work well with others in a team environment - Ability to maintain essential records and files.


• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel


• Working knowledge of Student Information Systems or the ability to learn them quickly


• Knowledge of FERPA and the ability to maintain the confidentiality of student records


• Excellent organizational skills.


• Take on other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

*TESU strives to offer a flexible work environment while balancing the operational needs of the University. As such, we have several options for hybrid-work schedules. Positions determine what type of hybrid-work schedule is available and, if necessary, adjustments are made to support University operations.

Thomas Edison State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer