NCLEX Success Manager - College of Nursing

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Hyde Park Township (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution of higher learning is seeking a dedicated NCLEX Success Manager to enhance the success of nursing students in their Accelerated BSN Program. This pivotal role involves assessing student performance, coaching individuals on test-taking strategies, and collaborating with faculty to ensure high NCLEX pass rates. The position offers a blend of remote work with occasional travel to Phoenix, providing an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on students' academic journeys. With a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition assistance, this role is perfect for passionate educators looking to foster student success in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K Savings Plan

Generous Time Off

Paid Holidays

Education Tuition Discount Program

Free Covered Parking

Qualifications

• Master's Degree (MSN) required with active RN licensure.
• Experience in assessment of student learning outcomes and remediation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and execute the NCLEX success program for nursing students.
• Coach students in test-taking skills and strategies for NCLEX-RN preparation.
• Collaborate with faculty to improve academic outcomes and NCLEX pass rates.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Assessment Skills

Coaching Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Master’s Degree (MSN)

Job description

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions is seeking an immediate full-time NCLEX Success Manager for students in the Accelerated BSN Program. Primarily responsible for the monitoring and execution of the GCU Prelicensure NCLEX success program, to include the assessment and coordination of standardized test results of pre-licensure nursing students. Responsible for creating strategies to recognize at-risk populations to provide resources and opportunities for remediation, and to prepare all pre-licensure nursing students for successful completion of GCU’s Nursing program and to pass the NCLEX-RN exam. This position is heavy in group and individual student coaching. Applicants must have strong interpersonal and assessment skills. Position is predominantly remote, but depending on the site assignment, the person may be required to be on-site or in-person for specific face-to-face sessions as directed by college leadership.

Location: Remote, willing to travel to Phoenix as needed

Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm AZ time

Target Hire: August 1

Benefits: full benefits portfolio including tuition package

What you will do:

• Assess academic and standardized test results of pre-licensure nursing students and recommends strategies for improved course and program outcomes.
• Meet with students on a regular basis to monitor utilization of success strategies.
• Coach students in test taking skills and strategies for preparation for all exams, (Course, standardized, exit, and NCLEX-RN).
• Assess student needs through data analysis and interview techniques to deliver individualized and tailored coaching to improve student’s specific outcomes.
• Meet with NLCEX Success Director and leadership as needed to discuss student or cohort progress.
• Collaborate with faculty and nursing leadership to find methods to improve academic outcomes and NCLEX pass rates.
• Interpret and share results of standardized tests with students and leadership.
• Maintain documentation of student coaching.
• Monitor effectiveness of success program at assigned sites/locations and reports findings to NCLEX Success Director. Analyze relevant student, cohort, site, and program data to identify gaps in outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with requirements for program accreditation. Upholds the tenets of nursing as a holistic profession as well as the pillars of the University.
• Support processes and procedures for promoting instructional quality and applied practice in nursing curriculum programs.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University

What you need:

• Master’s Degree (MSN) required.
• An active, current, and unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure from a compact state.
• Experience in assessment of student learning outcomes and remediation strategies required.
• Prior experience in preparing students for NCLEX-RN preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment background investigations.
• Demonstrated experience with standardized testing required.
• Demonstrated teaching experience at the collegiate level required.
• Demonstrated coaching experience preferred.

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
• Free covered parking
• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program