Advisement Specialist - WP Online Graduate Nursing

William Paterson University•Wayne, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

William Paterson University is seeking an Advisement Specialist for their WP Online Graduate Nursing program. This role provides academic advising support to online RN-BSN students from recruitment through graduation, collaborating with various campus offices including Admissions, Registrar, and Financial Aid. The university is a purpose-driven, diverse community committed to creating transformative experiences and fostering a workplace that values growth, flexibility, and community. They are recognized as a Forbes’ Best Employers by State and a Great College to Work For, offering competitive benefits, a four-day summer workweek, and tuition support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in 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 MSN and Post Master’s Certification student transcripts for acceptance into graduate programs.
Implements an effective system of academic recruitment, advisement, matriculation, and retention of WP Online students in coordination with Admissions Office, Registrar’s Office and the School of Nursing chairperson and faculty.
Establishes and maintains degree maps based on the rotation of courses for each program and provides this information to students.
Advises incoming and current WP Online (Graduate) students on course selection and registration, including appropriate degree plans, overrides and transfer of credits as needed.
Advises on-campus on ground graduate students who request interest in transferring to the WP Online MSN Program.
Advises Online Graduate Post Master Certificate students on course selection.
Advises Online MSN students when planning to change in concentration.
Advises Online RN-MSN students on courses and successful matriculation into an Online MSN program.
Documents student information in Degree Works and other technologies used 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 for WP Online Graduate students.
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 as well as communications going to students from the school and other university offices.
Performs other duties as may be required to support online nursing students.