Nursing Academic Advisor & Student Success Coordinator

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Retirement options

Tuition waiver for staff and dependets

Paid holidays and breaks

Paid benefit time

Job summary

Illinois State University is seeking an Academic Advisor and Coordinator of Student Success and Engagement in Normal, IL. The role reports to Mennonite College of Nursing and focuses on advising nursing students, guiding their progression, and coordinating success programs.

Responsibilities include scheduling, engagement activities, recruitment support, orientation, and collaboration with faculty and staff to promote student achievement across the college and university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed or in maturating stage.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking abilities.
• Clear written and oral communication skills.
• Experience guiding students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse groups and campus partners.
• Willingness to work occasional non-traditional hours.
• Familiarity with nursing licensure exam processes and testing support.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising and coordinate student success initiatives.
• Assist with registration, progression, and retention efforts for nursing students.
• Coordinate student engagement activities and peer support resources.
• Support recruitment, orientation, and college/university initiatives.
• Manage clinical scheduling and student processes as needed.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork / collaboration

Diversity and inclusion

Flexibility / non-traditional hours

Nursing licensure exam knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Illinois State University is seeking an Academic Advisor and Coordinator of Student Success and Engagement in Normal, IL. The role reports to Mennonite College of Nursing and focuses on advising nursing students, guiding their progression, and coordinating success programs.

Responsibilities include scheduling, engagement activities, recruitment support, orientation, and collaboration with faculty and staff to promote student achievement across the college and university.