Faculty and Student Liaison, Nursing

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota • Bradenton, FL

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About The Position

The Faculty and Student Liaison is the central support contact for faculty, staff, administration, and students. The role helps ensure smooth classroom, skills lab, simulation-area, and faculty-support operations through scheduling, classroom readiness, supplies, and operational coordination. It also assists students with general questions and referrals to appropriate resources, and works with IT, the Library, Facilities, and the Nursing Department to address technology, instructional, and physical-resource needs. The Liaison manages Nursing iPads and serves as a designated point of contact for campus events and related support.

This is a career-level position. Job duties may change based on technology, workforce utilization, or other factors affecting the College’s needs. The position is eligible for veteran preference. Employment is contingent on successful criminal background screenings and employment reference checks.

Requirements

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution and two years of administrative, clerical, or student-support experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced academic environment.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, interpret bar graphs, and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram/chart, or schedule-based instructions using common-sense understanding.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn institutional software systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Successful completion of criminal background screenings and employment reference checks.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience in higher education, particularly in service or hospitality.
• Familiarity with classroom scheduling systems, digital signage platforms, and academic technology.
• Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the front-desk first point of contact, greeting and assisting students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Greet expected visitors professionally and notify appropriate nursing personnel promptly when they arrive.
• Coordinate classroom readiness, supplies, scheduling, and operational requests for faculty, administration, skills lab staff, and simulation personnel.
• Help students locate rooms, answer general questions, and refer them to appropriate Student Services staff.
• Manage incoming calls and front-desk communications.
• Facilitate faculty access, supply distribution, and classroom support.
• Place service calls and coordinate with IT and Facilities to resolve technical and building needs.
• Collaborate with the Library and Nursing faculty on instructional and student resource needs.
• Manage and update digital signage to support campus communications and events.
• Coordinate and support campus events as the designated point person.
• Maintain an organized, professional, and welcoming front-desk environment.
• Support classroom and meeting-room scheduling.
• Conduct regular iPad inventories and ensure devices are accounted for and in working condition.
• Manage iPads used by faculty and students for testing, coordinate updates or repairs with IT, and confirm devices are returned and plugged into an outlet.
• Serve on the Campus Leadership Committee led by the Campus Dean.
• Maintain and update the Liaison Resource Binder and student resource materials for accuracy and accessibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned to promote faculty success, student success, and effective campus operations.

Benefits

• Low-cost State of Florida medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• Tuition scholarships for employees and eligible dependents.
• Paid life insurance.
• Employer contributions to the Florida Retirement System (FRS).
• Paid sick and/or vacation leave for eligible full-time employees, in accordance with College policy.
• Complimentary access to wellness activities.
• Four-day work week during June and July for eligible 12-month employees working in the summer.
• Paid winter break and spring break.
• Eligible dependents may access the on-campus Collegiate School.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree