Nursing Student Success and Completion Coordinator

Grand Rapids Community College; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage options

Vacation time

Wellness program

Continuous learning and development

Retirement plans

Job summary

Grand Rapids Community College is seeking a Nursing Student Success and Completion Coordinator to support nursing students, with emphasis on underrepresented populations. The role focuses on guidance, resources, and holistic development to promote transfer and continuing education toward nursing careers.

The position collaborates with faculty and the Nursing Program Director, offers success coaching throughout the student lifecycle, and runs from Oct 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 as a temporary

Qualifications

• Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree; BSN highly preferred.
• Degree in Higher Education, School Counseling, Social Work, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and interpretation of academic progression and develop success plans for nursing students.
• Work with students individually to navigate barriers and develop plans for success.
• Track and follow up with referred students and/or students not meeting minimum passing standards.
• Collaborate with nursing faculty and program director on growth opportunities and development.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

BSN preferred

Higher Education / Counseling degree preferred

Tools

Zoom

Google Meet

Job description

The Nursing Student Success and Completion Coordinator at GRCC will serve all nursing students with anemphasis on students who make up underrepresented populations in nursing This role will serve in avital capacity to support the academic success and holistic development of the nursing studentpopulation especially helping with transfer completion They work closely with students to provideguidance support and resources to help them continue education in support of future careers andschooling related to continuing education At Grand Rapids Community College success coaching and degree completion is provided throughoutthe student lifecycle and across various student support programs This is a temporary position OCTOBER 1st 2026 JUNE 30th 2027 Requisition ID 1201 Position Number 00002094 Employee Group Professional Management and Administration PMA Schedule 40 hours52 weeks Compensation OP3 52454 annually Benefits Full time Reports to Nursing Program Director Posting Opens 1012026 Posting Closes 10152026

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSProvide assessment and interpretation of academic progression and develop appropriate success plans for students that are unsuccessful in course attemptsWork with students individually to navigate barriers and to develop plans for successMaintain current knowledge of the nursing program requirements program completion transfer partnerships and admission requirements for transfer programsTrack and follow up with referred students andor students who are not meeting minimum passing standardsConnect students to career work or skills based experiential learning activitiesDocument and monitor the academic progress of individual andor identified groups of nursing studentsWork with individual andor referred nursing students to establish a plan for successcompletion including study methods use of coping skills stress reduction time management organization and test taking strategiesCollaborate with nursing faculty and program director on opportunities for growth and potential areas for developmentCollaborate with RN to BSN transfer institutions and clinical partners to develop opportunities for career exploration through job shadowing informational interviewing and community and workforce engagementIncrease job readiness for students by building professional networks job tools and social media presenceParticipate in staff meetings review success data for special populations to inform academic and career advising interventionsProvide holistic individualgroup career and transfer information and develop electronic career and transfer resources to connect students with information for their post GRCC goalsDevelop academic career and transfer resources for classroom faculty when working with both prospective and current studentsCollect data and prepare andor assist with annual reports as needed ie departmental andor accreditation related reportsSupport GRCCs Strategic Plan through expected activities of employee development and business successOther duties as assigned to support student success and completion and departmental needs

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

JOB SPECIFICATIONSEducational CredentialsBachelors degree required BSN highly preferredDegree in Higher Education School Counseling Social Work or related field preferredCurrent Nursing License highly preferredWork Experience2 or more years in Career and Academic Advising preferred experience in working with Nursing programs OR 2 or more years in working with community college students andor adult learnersExperience with assessing student needs and identifying barriers to student successCreatebuild a supportive network for students to be successful in the nursing programExperience with creating successaction plans for studentsSkillsExcellent organizational skillsDemonstrate initiative and problem solving abilitiesMust possess excellent communication skills necessary to relate to others verbally andor in writingAbility to develop and deliver effective presentations

Physical Demands

Sitting for long periods of timeHeavy computer use for communication and documentationTraverse the college campus and its many buildingsEngage in Virtual meeting and presentation technology Zoom and Google Meets

Mental Demands

Commitment to serving a diverse student population with respect and equityDedicated to student successAbility to analyze information and conceptualize solutionsProject a professional image including punctuality and good attendance recordBe creative and innovative including problem solving abilitiesAbility to work collaboratively with many stakeholders as well as independently with limited supervision

Working Conditions

Ability to work in a high traffic indoor office environmentAbility to work flexible hours at times to meet student needsAbility to work in a busy office with frequent interruptions

BENEFITS

• Health CoverageSix health insurance plan options including one with no health insurance premiumsTime off Enjoy substantial vacation timeWellness ProgramAccess resources for physical and mental wellbeing and an onsite gym membershipContinuous LearningCareer development and educational opportunitiesRetirement PlansSecure your future with our retirement options including the state retirement plan or a 401a with a 12 employer contribution

Grand Rapids Community College is an equal opportunity employer Visa sponsorship is not available

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age race color religion marital status sexgender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity gender expression height weight national origin disability political affiliation familial status veteran status or genetics in all programs activities services employment and advancement including admissions to access to treatment in or compensation in employment as required by state and federal law GRCC is committed to reviewing all aspects of GRCC programs activities services and employment including recruitment selection retention and promotion to identify and eliminate barriers in order to prevent discrimination on the basis of the listed protected characteristics The college will not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person for bringing charges of discrimination or participating in an investigation Further information may be obtained from the EEO Office or the Office of General Counsel 143 Bostwick Avenue NE Grand Rapids MI 49503 3295