NCLEX Success Specialist

Unitek Learning • San Jose, CA

17d • $130,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The NCLEX Success Specialist provides direct support to assigned state-based BSN, MPEN, and VNPN campus nursing students throughout and after their programs. The role supports student retention and progression and prepares students to take the NCLEX following graduation. The specialist works with students, faculty, campus leadership, and corporate licensure teams to coordinate licensure initiatives, monitor student performance, provide academic support, and improve NCLEX outcomes. Regular in-person attendance on campus up to five days per week is an essential function, and the role requires on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure.
• Master’s degree in nursing.
• At least one year of previous NCLEX experience or two years of academic teaching experience.
• Current knowledge of nursing practice.
• Ability to mentor and coach students.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Pre-licensure nursing online teaching experience using a Learning Management System (LMS).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams for connecting with students and faculty online.

Nice To Haves

• Terminal degree in Nursing, such as a PhD, DNP, or EdD.

Responsibilities

• Ensure licensure initiatives are implemented consistently across VNPN and RN programs, aligning data-driven NCLEX preparation with student needs.
• Ensure students engage with standardized licensure programs and meet departmental key performance indicators.
• Participate in planning and executing new student orientation at the start of the student lifecycle and before core nursing courses.
• Attend, lead, and participate in weekly At-Risk meetings to identify at-risk students and assist with exam preparation.
• Lead and guide NSS ATI initiatives, including scheduling ATI live review, VATI, Capstone, and test-taking seminars.
• Monitor and analyze the PowerBI Performance Dashboard in real time and collaborate with faculty and campus leadership to develop follow-up plans based on ATI Comprehensive Predictor benchmarks, Capstone exams, Practice Assessments, and other curriculum-related exams.
• Reconcile official NCLEX results with official BON results and analyze students who were unsuccessful on the NCLEX examination.
• Collaborate with campus Nursing Administration to analyze the NCSBN Mountain Measures report and develop improvement plans.
• Work with the Corporate Licensure team, Campus Academic Leaders, and faculty to track, implement, and document academic support and resources for students throughout their programs.
• Collaborate with campus Nursing Administration on NCLEX tracking using information from students, instructors, and state board of nursing websites.
• Mentor, guide, and support student ATI Champion representatives in providing peer mentorship and guidance on ATI best practices and resources.
• Assist site staff and online didactic faculty with coordinating and enforcing policies and procedures related to ATI CMS exams and NCLEX Success.
• With the campus Dean or Directors, oversee and guide new faculty toward ATI Champion completion within 60 days of hire.
• Support onboarding by helping Nursing Administration provide new faculty with training and resources for integrating ATI products.
• Plan in-services and professional development related to test taking, test writing, NCLEX, NGN preparation, and success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attend in person on campus or on site regularly, up to five days per week, and collaborate on site with students, faculty, and staff.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Two weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing based on years of service.
• 12 paid holidays and two floating holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance at one times annual salary.
• Leadership development and training for career advancement.
• Tuition assistance and forgiveness for the employee and family, up to 100% depending on the program.
• Competitive salary.
• Unlimited growth potential.
• Collegiate work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level