Retention Specialist RN (Part Time)

Luna Community College; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Luna Community College seeks a part-time Student Success Advisor to support student achievement, retention, and progression toward graduation. The role involves individualized student support, monitoring progress, and collaboration with nursing faculty to promote success.

Responsibilities include using assessment tools to tailor guidance, maintaining confidential records, and coordinating communications with the Director of Nursing. RN licensure and an Associate’s degree in Nursing are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Tutoring methods

Student support

Faculty relationships

Oral communication

Written communication

MS Office

Student development

Confidentiality

Education

RN license

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Position Summary

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

Compensation

32.10

Compensation Type

Non-Exempt

Employment Type

Regular

Scheduled Weekly Hours

19

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.