Advisement Specialist - WP Online Undergraduate Nursing

William Paterson University•Wayne, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advisement Specialist, Undergraduate WP Online Nursing provides academic advising support for online RN-BSN students from recruitment to graduation. This role works in conjunction with the Office of Admissions, Registrar, Financial Aid, and other campus offices to ensure student success. The position reports to the Department Chair, School of Nursing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Prior work experience in academic advisement, student affairs, student services, counseling, mentoring, and/or a related area.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Suite Office Applications.
Capable of effective communication in both oral and written format with diverse groups that may have competing interests, values, needs, and wants.
Demonstrated ability to advocate for others.
Dedicated to excellence in job performance and achieving positive outcomes.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews student transcripts for acceptance into the undergraduate RN-BSN program.
Implements an effective system of academic recruitment, advisement, matriculation, and retention of WP Online students in coordination with Admissions, Registrar, and the School of Nursing chair and faculty.
Establishes and maintains degree maps based on course rotations for each program and provides this information to students.
Advises incoming and current WP Online (RN-BSN) students on course selection and registration, including appropriate degree plans, overrides, and transfer of credits.
Documents student information in Degree Works and other technologies to monitor student progress.
Establishes and maintains relationships with offices across the University to address student issues.
Reviews academic standing for all students and works with the School of Nursing Academic Standards Committee regarding academic probation and/or dismissals.
Conducts graduation audits and forwards information to the Registrar.
Participates in recruitment and orientation events.
Ensures consistent communication to students on policies, procedures, and degree requirements by monitoring internal and external website postings and communications.
Performs other duties as may be required to support online nursing students.