HPN Advising Specialist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 44,995 - 53,994; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

15 vacation days per year

12 sick days per year

14 paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Health Professions and Nursing Advising Specialist at North Idaho College in Coeur d'Alene. This role involves guiding students in their journey toward healthcare careers, focusing on admissions requirements and academic planning.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience. Responsibilities include providing individualized advising, leading workshops, and ensuring smooth student experiences. The position offers a salary range of $44,995 - $53,994 and comes with benefits including retirement plans and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years full-time equivalent related experience required.
• Current valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through entry into health programs.
• Provide individualized advising and develop educational plans.
• Support student recruitment through workshops and events.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and collaboration with partners.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Building relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Student information systems

Job description

Help students turn their passion for healthcare into a clear path toward a rewarding career. North Idaho College is seeking a Health Professions and Nursing Advising Specialist to guide students as they explore and prepare for entry into competitive health professions and nursing programs.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted resource for students navigating prerequisites, admissions requirements, academic planning, and career pathways. You will provide individualized advising, help students develop educational plans, assess readiness for program application, and connect them with resources that support persistence and success. Working closely with Health Professions and Nursing leadership, faculty, Student Success Navigators, and Advising Services, you will help ensure students receive consistent guidance and a seamless experience from initial exploration through program admission.

You will also support student recruitment and outreach efforts by leading workshops, presentations, advising sessions, and events that promote health professions and nursing pathways. Through accurate record‑keeping, progress tracking, and collaboration with campus partners, you will play a key role in helping students stay on track toward their educational goals.

We are looking for someone with strong communication and presentation skills who enjoys building relationships and helping others succeed. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent organization, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to explain complex information in a clear and supportive manner. The ideal candidate is comfortable using technology and student information systems, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is passionate about student success.

If you enjoy mentoring students and helping them achieve their goals, we encourage you to apply.

*This is a temporary position, funded through June 27, 2027 and may be renewed each year based on the needs of the college.

Benefits

• Retirement plans
• 15 vacation days per year
• 12 sick days per year
• 14 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years full‑time equivalent related experience required
• Current valid Driver’s License

Starting pay range: $44,995 - $53,994

Pay Grade: P4

Work Site Location: Coeur d'Alene Campus

Work Schedule: typical college hours are Mon‑Thurs 7:30‑5:00, Fri 7:30‑2:30