Senior Nursing Advising and Recruitment Manager

Auburn University at Montgomery; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University at Montgomery is seeking a Senior Nursing Advising and Recruitment Manager to lead student recruitment, admissions processing, and progression through nursing programs. The role oversees the Nursing Ambassador program and coordinates with the Central Advising Office to identify applicants for undergraduate and graduate SON programs.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years in higher education advising or admissions, with strong communication, data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in higher education advising, admissions, or recruitment outreach.
• Experience coordinating events, admissions cycles, and data reporting.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and monitors recruitment plans for undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
• Develops recruitment materials and attends information sessions and college fairs.
• Plans CONHS career fairs and mock interviews.
• Coordinates admission materials and collaborates with the Central Advising Office.
• Maintains applicant databases and reports enrollment data.
• Supports student progression from pre-licensure to graduation and alumni status.
• Oversees Nursing Ambassador program and supervises staff.

Skills

Public speaking

Leading small groups

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Computers & software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM Advise

DegreeWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences welcomes applicants forthe Senior Nursing Advising and RecruitmentManager.

The Senior Nursing Advising and RecruitmentManager will be responsible for student recruitment (including on-and -off campus events), admissions into the nursing programs, andnursing student progression through the nursing programs tograduation and alumni status. Additionally, oversees School ofNursing Ambassador program and provides oversight for staff andNursing Advising and Recruiting Managers. Works closely with theCentral Advising Office and Pre-Nursing Advisor to identifyappropriate applicants for admission to the SON undergraduateprograms.

Auburn University at Montgomery reserves the right onceinterviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.

Responsibilities

Recruitment/Events

• Drafts and monitors annual recruitment plan for the undergraduateand graduate nursing programs.
• Develops recruitment materials and attends recruitment events.Makes presentations at information sessions and college fairs onand off campus.
• Facilitates presentations and outreach activities withpre-college groups; collaborates with other units on campus to planjoint recruitment activities.
• Supports efforts to develop and maintain partnerships withcommunity colleges and health systems.
• Plans for CONHS career fairs and mock interviews.
• Coordinates marketing meetings with CONHS.

Program Admissions

• Creates events to support CONHS recruitment.
• Prepares electronic application materials for each applicationcycle for undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Coordinates with Central Advising Office to plan for eachadmission cycle and facilitate the pre-licensure admissionprocess.
• Collaborate with Department Chair(s) and appropriate staff tocollect and prepare admission data for review by the SONAdmissions, Progression, and Graduation Committee.
• Communicate with prospective applicants regarding the admissionprocess and requirements once selected for admission status throughto starting the nursing program.
• Assists with new junior nursing student orientation eachsemester.
• Maintains MOU agreements and keeps up with the MOU spreadsheetfor nursing.

Data Tracking and Analysis

• Maintains applicant database for reports such as number ofapplicants, number offered admission, number accepted admission forpre-licensure BSN program.
• Monitor and track nursing student status in each nursingprogram.
• Ensure that all nursing students are advised and registered eachsemester and track student progress using CRM Advise, DegreeWorks,and other university advising software.
• Ensure that all eligible seniors have applied forgraduation.
• Track enrollment projections prior to each semester’s start foreach nursing program.
• Utilize demographic information, historic enrollment trends,market forecasting, and prospect data to develop and implementrecruitment plans and strategies.
• Regularly reports data to respective program committees andprepares reports as needed for accreditation and stateagencies.

Nursing Student Progression

• Prepare faculty advising lists each semester and manage studentadvising files.
• Each semester coordinate receipt of and filing of studentinformation.
• Meet with faculty on a regular basis regarding at-risk studentsand identification of resources to support students.
• Track at-risk students in coordination with facultyadvisors.
• Maintain class rosters and tracking of students through theprogram to graduation.
• Assist with student events such as Pinning, Honors events, WhiteCoat, etc.
• Work with graduate program coordinators to support access to AUMgraduate programs.

Alumni

• Maintain updated database of graduated students and their honorswhile in school.
• Assist with events for SON alumni.
• Assist with reports for AUM Alumni Office.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experiencein higher education, preferably working within advising, admissionsand recruitment outreach initiatives or enrollment management isrequired.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of acceptable basic management practices.
• Knowledge of applicable institutional practices andprocedures.
• Knowledge of limited budgeting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable University practices andprocedures.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Written communication skills.
• Problem analysis skills.
• Ability to speak in public, lead small group meetings, and makepresentations.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time and respond tomultiple competing demands.
• Ability to use a computer and relevant softwareapplications.
• Ability to manage project activities and the work ofothers.
• Ability to coordinate the work.

Why Work at AUM?

Auburn University at Montgomery is recognized by U.S. News andWorld Report, as well as The Princeton Review as one of the bestcolleges in the Southeast. U.S. News & World Report ranked AUMNo.22 among regional universities in the South for the quality ofundergraduate teaching. The close-knit community and smallfaculty-student ratios make it an outstanding school of choice forstudents. The School of Nursing is comprised of baccalaureate,master’s, DNP program, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs.Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on CollegiateNursing Education. http://www.ccneaccrerditation.org.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUALOPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employmentand education opportunities for all individuals without regard torace, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability,protected veteran status, genetic information, or any otherclassification protected by applicable law. The Office of HumanResources/Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO)strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, andlearning environment for members of the AUM community.

Posted Date

10/21/2026