Retention Specialist RN (Part Time)

CHESS; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

CHESS is seeking a Part-Time Student Advising Coordinator to support student success, retention, and graduation progress. Responsibilities include individualized student support, assessment-driven coaching, and collaboration with faculty.

The role requires an RN license with an Associate’s degree in Nursing, and a Bachelor's degree is preferred. The position emphasizes confidential record-keeping and proactive student remediation.

Qualifications

• RN license required and an Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience in student advising or nursing education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized support to students based on identified risk factors.
• Uses assessment tools to understand learning styles and personality to guide success.
• Monitors progress and maintains confidential records of student data.
• Coordinates communication regarding the student’s academic program and goals with leadership.
• Uses computer software and technology to document program and student progress.
• Collaborates with faculty to audit classes and support students.

Skills

Tutoring methods

Group work with students

Faculty collaboration

Oral and written communication

Computer software (MS Office)

Student confidentiality

Education

RN license

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Web-based learning tools

Job description

Compensation

CompensationType:

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.