Nursing Student Success Coach

unf; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Florida (UNF) seeks a Nursing Student Success Coach to lead NCLEX‑RN preparation and identify at‑risk students for targeted remediation. The role partners with the SON Director, Assistant Director, and faculty to implement individualized plans and promote student success.

On‑campus position, 20 hours per week, at UNF, including work at the Simulation Center. Requires a RN or APRN license in FL and a relevant degree with 2+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience per Fla. Stat. 112.219.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic coaching and support to nursing students.
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment that promotes student engagement and well‑being.
• Serve as a liaison between students, faculty, and support services to ensure comprehensive academic support.
• Identify students at risk using performance data and faculty input; track progression and maintain records.
• Design and implement individualized success and remediation plans in collaboration with faculty.
• Conduct regular follow-up meetings with students to monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Coordinate NCLEX‑RN preparation strategies, including workshops and practice exams.
• Develop and coordinate student success offerings such as tutoring and peer mentoring.
• Analyze performance trends to inform planning and improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department

Brooks College of Health, Associate Dean

Compensation

$31,000.00 Annual

General Description / Primary Purpose:

The Nursing Student Success Coach leads efforts in NCLEX-RN preparation and identifies students at risk to implement targeted remediation strategies in collaboration with SON Director, Assistant Director, and faculty.

Job Functions:

Student Support & Retention

• Provide individualized academic coaching and support to nursing students.
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment that promotes student engagement and well-being.
• Serve as a liaison between students, faculty, and support services to ensure comprehensive academic support.

Academic Monitoring & Intervention

• Identify students at risk at both the course and program levels using academic performance data and faculty input.
• Track academic progression and maintain detailed records of at-risk students.
• Design and implement individualized success and remediation plans in collaboration with faculty.
• Conduct regular follow-up meetings with students to monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.

NCLEX-RN Preparation

• Coordinate and implement NCLEX-RN preparation strategies, including workshops, practice exams, and review sessions.
• Monitor student performance on standardized assessments and provide targeted support.
• Program Development & Coordination
• Develop and coordinate student success offerings such as tutoring, academic workshops, and peer mentoring.
• Analyze academic performance trends across the prelicensure program to inform strategic planning and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with faculty and administration to enhance curriculum and support services based on data-driven insights.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of SON and/or other BCH leadership.

Marginal Functions:

• Special projects as assigned by Director of SON.
• May provide back-up to other staff positions within SON.

Supervision Received:

Reports to Associate Dean, Brooks College of Health. Will perform independently, guided by written and/or verbal instructions. General guidance and direction. The incumbent establishes procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives in a broad area of work; contact between the employee and supervisor is limited in terms of frequency and matters covered.

Required Qualifications

Master's or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. This position requires an active and unencumbered RN or APRN License in FL.

Policymaking and/or Interpretation:

Interpret University and College Policies related to admissions, progression and graduation.

Departmental Requirements:

• This position requires on campus work (not remote) for 20 hours per week at the UNF. It will also require work at the Simulation Center at the Deerwood campus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Clinical nursing experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

This holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

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