Director of NCLEX Success

The Salvation Army•Oakland, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Samuel Merritt University graduates improve health outcomes and reduce disparities for all members of our communities. For more than a century, we have prepared outstanding healthcare professionals through immersive learning and community engagement and remain deeply committed to transforming healthcare through diversity and inclusion. Within the College of Nursing, we lead educational innovation to prepare highly competent, practice-ready nurses who are committed to advancing nursing practice and improving health outcomes across diverse populations. Our motto, Education Plus Compassion, is reflected in how we support our students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. This administrative position focuses on NCLEX readiness strategy, student success infrastructure, and continuous quality improvement related to licensure outcomes.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing required
Active, unencunbered RN license
Ranked at Associate or Full Professor
Minimum three years teaching experience in prelicensure nursing education
Demonstrated experience supporting NCLEX preparation or student success initiatives
Experience working with standardized testing platforms (HESI, ATI, or equivalent)
Experience analyzing student performance data preferred
Prior academic leadership or coordination experience preferred
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and leadership
Strong coaching and mentoring skills
Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Ability to function effectively as an academic leader and collaborator
Ability to analyze complex student performance data
Ability to develop structured intervention plans
Ability to communicate expectations clearly to students and faculty
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
Ability to work independently and as part of a leadership team

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree preferred
Doctoral degree in nursing or education
NCLEX item writing or testing experience
Experience improving NCLEX outcomes
Experience with progression and remediation policies
Experience leading student success initiatives
Experience supervising staff

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing a comprehensive NCLEX success strategy
Supervising NCLEX Success Coaches and coordinating student support services
Monitoring predictive testing and course performance data
Leading remediation programs and NCLEX preparation initiatives
Partnering with BSN leadership to improve program outcomes
Supporting accreditation and regulatory reporting related to licensure outcomes
Leads development and implementation of comprehensive NCLEX readiness strategy across BSN programs
Establishes structured NCLEX preparation pathways from program entry through graduation
Oversees implementation of standardized testing strategies (HESI or equivalent)
Develops structured remediation frameworks aligned with student performance data
Monitors national trends in NCLEX testing and integrates best practices into program strategy
Ensures alignment between NCLEX preparation efforts and program outcomes
Oversees NCLEX Success Coaches and coordinates student academic support related to licensure readiness
Develops early identification processes for academically at-risk students
Implements individualized NCLEX readiness plans for identified students
Coordinates NCLEX preparation workshops, boot camps, and review programs
Supports repeat test-takers and graduates preparing for NCLEX
Monitors NCLEX performance data, predictive exam results, and course outcomes
Develops dashboards to track student readiness indicators
Provides regular reports to BSN Program Chair and College leadership
Identifies trends impacting pass rates and recommends corrective actions
Participates in continuous improvement planning related to licensure outcomes
Works with course faculty to integrate NCLEX preparation strategies into curriculum
Provides guidance on test blueprint alignment and question writing
Partners with faculty to support remediation planning
Supports faculty development related to NCLEX preparation strategies
Collaborates with curriculum committees regarding readiness initiatives
Supports preparation of NCLEX data for BRN, CCNE, and WSCUC reporting
Assists with program review documentation related to licensure outcomes
Contributes to continuous improvement reporting processes
Ensures NCLEX success initiatives align with accreditation expectations
Directly supervises NCLEX Success Coaches
Establishes expectations, performance goals, and evaluation processes
Coordinates workload and student assignments
Provides coaching and professional development support
Conducts performance evaluations
May facilitate 1:1 or 1-to-many reviews related to NCLEX preparation or student success
Facilitates NCLEX readiness seminars and workshops
Provides group and individual student advising related to licensure preparation
Supports students in development of study plans and testing strategies
Collaborates with faculty regarding student progression concerns
Participates in College of Nursing committees related to student success
Participates in faculty organization and college meetings as appropriate
Supports university student success initiatives
Represents the College in student success and licensure readiness initiatives
Participates in professional organizations related to nursing education