Nursing Retention & Remediation Specialist

Dallas College; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College is seeking a Nursing Academic Retention Specialist to support undergraduate nursing students by identifying at-risk learners, guiding remediation, and promoting NCLEX success. You will deliver coaching, workshops, and individualized plans, collaborating with faculty to improve retention, progression, and student satisfaction on campus.

The role requires an MSN, Texas RN license, and strong communication; hybrid opportunities after six months may be available; on-site teaching and

Qualifications

• Master's in Science of Nursing (MSN) required with two (2) years or more experience in clinical practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Registered Nurse License to practice in Texas. Current State RN license and CPR certification required.
• Experience as Nursing Remediation Specialist preferred.
• Excellent written, oral, and teaching skill.
• Official transcripts will be required.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain a comprehensive academic action plan for students at risk and develop strategies to improve testing performance.
• Establish remediation goals, conduct remediation workshops and tutorials, and enhance student performance.
• Support students through workshops, remediation sessions, group tutorials, and one-on-one meetings to improve course performance.
• Collaborate with faculty to identify at-risk students and develop action plans for persistence.
• Maintain communication with students at risk to provide consistent support during core courses.
• Participate in student-focused engagement activities to promote Nursing Academic Success.
• Attend meetings to improve communication and collaboration within the nursing program.
• Communicate with Nursing Faculty to plan remediation and tutoring services fitting each student’s needs.
• Provide a summary report of required student services to the campus Chair and Dean.
• Maintain confidentiality in communications about students and faculty.
• Complete required Dallas College Professional Development hours per academic year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Assessments

Test-taking skills

Early risk detection

Teaching techniques

NCLEX RN prep

Diversity & inclusion

Multitasking

Student communication

Professionalism

Education

MSN

RN license (TX)

CPR certification

Remediation experience

Transcripts

Bilingual

Tools

Job description

Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. CT on the day before the listed closing date.

Weekly Work Hours 40

Compensation Range Staff Range N07

Salary Minimum $79,439.00 Annually

FLSA United States of America (Exempt)

Work Location

• All positions are considered on-site roles.
• After six months of employment, some positions may be eligibleto apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on jobresponsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, andDallas College policy.
• Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence,even when teaching online courses, in accordance with statelaw.

Position Type Staff

All positions are considered on-site roles. After six months ofemployment, employees may have the opportunity to apply for ahybrid work schedule. Academic positions (Faculty) requireon-campus presence, even if the role involves teaching onlineclasses, in accordance with state law.

Position Summary

The primary role of the Nursing Academic Retention Specialist is to assist students to achieve high outcomes in academicperformance, licensure pass rates, and student satisfaction withcourse, instructors, program, and the campus in the undergraduatenursing program. Engages students in early identification,intervention, remediation and other evidenced based coachingstrategies for improved retention, progression, academic success,and NCLEX success. The Specialist assists the student in theutilization of structured resources and processes.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Able to analyze student data in order to identify strengths andweaknesses of students within assigned courses in the nursingprogram.
• Ability to utilize and integrate testing resources to promoteunderstanding of course content and increase overall studentperformance.
• Able to create methods of integrating strategies to increasetest taking skills, study skills and note taking skills to increasecourse performance.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify students at risk throughdata tracking platforms and develops interventions to addressidentified challenges to core course success.
• Knowledgeable about individual and group teachingtechniques.
• Knowledgeable about National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX) RN test plan and priorities for examinationpreparation.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with students ofvarious backgrounds and educational levels and provide remedialtutorial assistance, as needed.
• Able to manage multiple ongoing student services at onetime.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with the studentsregarding issues identified by Nursing Faculty.
• Demonstrates professional demeanor and positive, encouragingattitude while working with nursing students.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering and maintaining a comprehensiveacademic action plan for students at risk and develops strategiesto improve testing performance.
• Establishes specific remediation goals and objectives, conductsremediation workshops and tutorials, and develops methods toenhance student performance
• Supports students learning through workshops, remediationsessions, group tutorials, and one-on-one meetings to improvecourse performance.
• Collaborates with faculty to identify students at risk forpersistence issues and develops action plans to address theirneeds.
• Initiates and maintains communication with students at risk toprovide effective and consistent support during core courses.
• Participates in student focused engagement activities topromote the Nursing Academic Success Program.
• Attends all meetings as required to enhance communication andcollaboration with-in the nursing program.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with Nursing Faculty tohelp plan remediation and tutoring services that best fit eachindividual students’ needs.
• Provides a summary report of required student services to thecampus Chair and Dean.
• Maintains confidentiality in communicating with students andfaculty regarding personal matters impacting student success innursing.
• Completes required Dallas College Professional Developmenttraining hours per academic year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard officeenvironment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individualswith physical challenges to perform the essential duties andresponsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's in Science of Nursing (MSN) required with two (2) years or more experience in clinical practice as a Registered Nurse(RN).
• Registered Nurse License to practice in Texas. Current State RNlicense and CPR certification required.
• Experience as Nursing Remediation Specialist preferred.
• Excellent written, oral, and teaching skill.
• Official transcripts will be required.
• Bilingual preferred.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Somepositions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

About Us

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County CommunityCollege District, has served more than three (3) million students.Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Wortharea, we are one of the largest community college systems in thestate of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community collegespace, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. Werecognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talentthat stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are partof an equal opportunity system that provides education andemployment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of anyprotected attribute, including race, color, religion, nationalorigin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identityor gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basisprotected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law,Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicantsand employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as anymental health or physical disability needs.

Applications Deadline

November 29, 2026