Nursing Academic Specialist - Manager

South College; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Front Loaded PTO

Tuition Assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) – with Employer Contribution

Job summary

South College in Knoxville, TN seeks a Manager of Nursing Academic Specialist Coaching to lead the NAS team and coach nursing students toward success.

You will supervise NAS staff, drive professional development, ensure licensure compliance, and analyze retention data to guide program improvements. This on-site role collaborates with faculty and administration to strengthen nursing education and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s or higher degree in nursing is required.
• Minimum three years of full-time clinical RN experience.
• Experience as an educator in post-secondary education required.
• Supervisory or managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and support to the NAS team for high-quality coaching.
• Oversee professional development of NAS staff and licensure renewals.
• Track retention metrics and report data-driven insights.
• Collaborate with faculty, administration, and students on interventions.
• Coordinate NCLEX preparation materials and assess effectiveness.
• Perform annual performance reviews and provide coaching.
• Develop student workshops and 1:1 nursing concept support.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Nursing education knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

PowerPoint

Adobe

Canvas LMS

ATI platforms

Job description

Description

Benefits

• Front Loaded PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) – with Employer Contribution

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

20,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

Position Purpose: The Manager of Nursing Academic Specialist Coaching is responsible for overseeing the Nursing Academic Specialist (NAS) team, ensuring high-quality academic support and student success initiatives. This role involves supervising and managing the NAS staff, overseeing professional development, maintaining licensure compliance, and tracking retention metrics. The manager collaborates with faculty, administration, and students to implement effective academic coaching strategies and continuous improvement initiatives. The role is a ground-based position working from our Knoxville, TN Campus.

Essential Functions:

• Provide leadership, supervision, and support to the NAS team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality academic coaching.
• Oversee and manage the professional development of NAS staff to maintain up-to-date knowledge of nursing education trends and best practices.
• Ensure NAS team compliance with multi-state licensure requirements and oversee timely renewals.
• Conduct annual performance reviews for NAS staff and provide ongoing feedback and coaching.
• Develop and implement strategies for tracking quarterly retention measures, analyzing data to identify trends, and making data-driven recommendations for student success initiatives.
• Tracks NAS metrics such as number of student appointments scheduled and fulfilled, content creation, student retention, and outcomes.
• Support instruction and remediation in didactic concepts.
• Demonstrate accurate knowledge of concepts tested by the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN exams.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to provide targeted interventions and support for students struggling with academic performance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of NCLEX requirements, nursing education trends, and best practices for student outcomes.
• Coordinate and assist with the identification or development of NCLEX preparation materials and analyze the effectiveness of those resources.
• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of student success initiatives, making recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Develop and provide student workshops and study sessions.
• Provide 1:1 student support with nursing concepts.
• Facilitate communication between faculty, students, and administration regarding academic performance and program improvements.
• Participate as a stakeholder in the continuous quality improvement of the nursing curriculum.
• Provide group and individual support for NCLEX prep.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Licensure: Active unencumbered license to practice professional nursing, compact multi-state license required.

Education: Master’s or higher degree in nursing is required.

Experience:

• Minimum three years of full-time clinical experience in a professional setting in the role of a Registered Nurse required.
• Experience as an educator in post-secondary education required.
• Experience in a supervisory or managerial role preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current evidence-based professional nursing practice.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and management skills.
• Excellent public speaking and oral communication skills to effectively mentor and guide students and staff.
• Proficiency in computers (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint & Adobe).
• Proficiency in Canvas LMS, and ATI platforms.
• Strong organizational and data analysis skills to track quarterly retention measures and performance outcomes.