Nursing Student Success and Retention Specialist (Temp PT)

Community College of Allegheny County; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Community College of Allegheny County is seeking a Nursing Student Success and Retention Specialist (Temp PT) to support at-risk nursing students and NCLEX readiness. The role emphasizes proactive remediation planning, coaching, and collaboration with nursing faculty across college-wide initiatives.

Responsibilities include developing individualized success plans, analyzing assessment data, and coordinating workshops to improve student outcomes.

Qualifications

• MSN or BSN required with active pursuit of master's degree.
• Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience; experience in nursing education or student success preferred.
• Current Pennsylvania RN license or multi-state licensure privilege.
• Ability to obtain ATI Proctor Certification and ATI Champion designation.
• Proficiency with educational technology platforms and student success software.

Responsibilities

• Identify academically at-risk students through performance reviews, assessments, and referrals.
• Develop and implement individualized remediation and student success plans.
• Provide academic coaching, study-skill development, and NCLEX readiness support.
• Collect, analyze, and report retention and assessment data with faculty collaboration.
• Coordinate remediation sessions and workshops, both individually and in groups.

Skills

Nursing experience

Student support

Data analysis

Coaching & mentoring

Communication

Education

MSN or BSN

Active master's pursuit

Tools

ATI Proctor Certification

ATI Champion designation

Educational technologies

Job description

Position Title: Nursing Student Success and Retention Specialist (Temp PT)

Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time

Department: Nursing

Campus: College Wide

Salary Grade: Per Contract

Remote Work Option: Fully In-Person (May be subject to change)

Work Hours: Standard College hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Actual hours will be based on class schedules and the needs of the department.

General Summary: The Nursing Student Success & Retention Specialist supports student success, progression, retention, and NCLEX readiness within the Nursing Program. This position provides proactive academic support through early identification of at-risk students, individualized remediation planning, coaching, mentoring, data analysis, and collaboration with faculty. The Nursing Student Success & Retention Specialist serves as a key resource in the development, implementation, and evaluation of retention initiatives while utilizing assessment and performance data to improve student outcomes and program effectiveness.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with documented active pursuit of a master's degree in nursing.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience. Experience in nursing education, academic support, student success, remediation, or retention initiatives preferred.
• Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license or multistate licensure privilege.
• Ability to obtain and maintain ATI Proctor Certification and ATI Champion designation.
• Proficiency with educational technology platforms and student success software

Competencies

• Student-Centered Service
• Communication and Relationship Building
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Data-Informed Decision Making
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Problem Solving
• Organization and Time Management
• Initiative and Accountability
• Adaptability and Continuous Improvement
• Access, Connection, and Engagement

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Identify and intervene with academically at-risk students.
• Develop and implement individualized student success and remediation plans.
• Analyze assessment data and identify trends impacting retention and progression.
• Coach and mentor students using evidence-based success strategies.
• Facilitate individual and group remediation sessions.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Prepare reports and present retention and assessment findings.
• Coordinate multiple projects and maintain accurate records.
• Utilize educational technologies and data management systems effectively.
• Work collaboratively in a team-based academic environment.

Duties

Student Support and Remediation

• Identify academically at-risk students through review of course performance, assessment data, standardized testing results, and faculty referrals.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and document individualized remediation and student success plans.
• Provide academic coaching, study skill development, test-taking strategies, and success planning.

Data Tracking, Assessment, and Reporting

• Collect, analyze, and interpret assessment and retention data as outlined in the Systematic Evaluation Plan and program action plans.
• Collaborate with faculty to identify student performance trends, strengths, and opportunities for improvement.

Faculty Collaboration and Support

• Collaborate with faculty regarding student progression concerns, remediation plans, and intervention strategies.
• Provide guidance and support related to academic resource products, reports, assessment tools, and remediation resources.

Student Orientation and Success Programming

• Provide orientation regarding academic support products, learning management systems, assessments, remediation expectations, and available academic support resources.
• Develop and facilitate workshops and support sessions focused on study skills, technology utilization, academic success, and NCLEX readiness.

Compliance and Accommodations

• Collaborate with faculty and Disability Resource Services to implement approved testing accommodations.
• Ensure assessment and remediation practices comply with institutional policies, current best practices, accreditation expectations, and program standards.

Supplemental Functions

• Serve on nursing program committees as assigned.
• Participate in professional development activities related to student success, retention, assessment, and nursing education.
• Assist with special projects, accreditation activities, and program evaluation initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in an office, classroom, laboratory, and virtual environment.
• Requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, computer use, and communication with students and faculty.
• Occasional travel between campuses may be required.
• Must be able to conduct individual and group meetings in person and through virtual platforms.
• Ability to move throughout campus facilities and access instructional environments.

Job Open Date: 8/21/2026

Clearances: Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances, which are available here.