HPN Advising Specialist
About The Position
North Idaho College is seeking a Health Professions and Nursing Advising Specialist to guide students as they explore and prepare for entry into competitive health professions and nursing programs. In this role, you will serve as a trusted resource for students navigating prerequisites, admissions requirements, academic planning, and career pathways. You will provide individualized advising, help students develop educational plans, assess readiness for program application, and connect them with resources that support persistence and success. Working closely with Health Professions and Nursing leadership, faculty, Student Success Navigators, and Advising Services, you will help ensure students receive consistent guidance and a seamless experience from initial exploration through program admission. You will also support student recruitment and outreach efforts by leading workshops, presentations, advising sessions, and events that promote health professions and nursing pathways. Through accurate recordkeeping, progress tracking, and collaboration with campus partners, you will play a key role in helping students stay on track toward their educational goals. We are looking for someone with strong communication and presentation skills who enjoys building relationships and helping others succeed. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent organization, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to explain complex information in a clear and supportive manner. The ideal candidate is comfortable using technology and student information systems, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is passionate about student success. If you enjoy mentoring students and helping them achieve their goals, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- A minimum of two years full-time equivalent related experience
- Strong communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Excellent organization
- Attention to detail
- Sound judgment
- Comfortable using technology and student information systems
- Current valid Driver’s License
Nice To Haves
- Enjoys building relationships
- Enjoys helping others succeed
- Thrives in a collaborative environment
- Passionate about student success
- Enjoys mentoring students
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized advising to students on prerequisites, admissions requirements, academic planning, and career pathways for health professions and nursing programs.
- Help students develop educational plans and assess their readiness for program applications.
- Connect students with resources that support persistence and success.
- Collaborate with Health Professions and Nursing leadership, faculty, Student Success Navigators, and Advising Services to ensure consistent guidance and a seamless student experience.
- Support student recruitment and outreach efforts by leading workshops, presentations, advising sessions, and events.
- Maintain accurate records and track student progress.
- Explain complex information in a clear and supportive manner.
Benefits
- Retirement
- 15 vacation days per year
- 12 sick days per year
- 14 paid holidays
- Tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
