Retention Specialist RN (Part Time)

Luna; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Luna Community College (LCC) in Las Vegas, NM, seeks a Student Advising professional to support student success, retention, and progression to graduation.

The role provides individualized support, uses assessment tools to tailor guidance, records progress, collaborates with faculty, and coordinates communication with the Director of Nursing.

Qualifications

• RN license is required and an Associate’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to students based on identified risk factors.
• Use assessment tools to understand learning styles, attitudes, and personality to boost success.
• Maintain confidential records of student progress and data.
• Coordinate communication about academic progress with the Director of Nursing.
• Collaborate with faculty to audit classes and identify areas needing support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tutoring methods

Group/individual work

Communication skills

MS Office Suite

Confidentiality

Student development

Education

RN license

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Web-related technology

Job description

Compensation 32.10 Compensation Type: Non-Exempt Employment Type: Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours: 19 Grade: Department: Student Advising

Position Summary

This position supports student success, retention, and progression to graduation.

Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Provides individualized support to students based on identified risk factors. Utilizes assessment tools to help students understand their learning styles, attitudes, and personality in order to achieve success through building on skills; develops relationships that foster developmental conversations; motivates students to achieve educational goals. Provides for student retention and counseling which includes proactive support of at-risk students to include frequent monitoring, enrichment sessions, and identifying measures to promote success; implements remediation policies as advised by faculty; works with students throughout remediation process. Monitors and records progress of individual students; maintains consistent and confidential records of individual student data. Coordinates ongoing communication concerning the student’s academic program and the student’s progress towards achieving goals and reports pertinent data to the Director of Nursing on a regular basis. Uses computer software, spreadsheet applications, and other technology for updating and documenting program and student success. Collaborates with faculty to audit classes and participate with students in order to be informed of areas student need support. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of tutoring methods and techniques Ability to work with students in a group or individual basis Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, students, and public Good oral and written communication Proficient in the use of computers software, including MS Office Suite and web related technology related to student learning Knowledge of student development and resources to promote student success Ability to identify students’ needs for support services in order to make appropriate referrals Ability to maintain confidentiality

Work Environment and Physical Factors

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The worker sits most of the time. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading and visual inspection. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Education and Experience

RN license and Associate’s degree in Nursing required, Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred One to three years of clinical nursing experience required

EEO Statement

LCC is an equal opportunity employer. Luna Community College (LCC) is the only community college in northeastern New Mexico. LCC is dedicated to providing accessible, innovative, and integrated learning experiences that prepare students to compete at the forefront of their chosen fields and to lead in their communities. The Collaborative for Higher Education Shared Services (CHESS) supports independently governed member colleges by sharing tools, talent, and best practices so that we are laser focused on providing a world-class student experience leading to success for all students.