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 nursing programs. The role supports student retention and progression and helps prepare graduates to take the NCLEX exam. It works with campus nursing administration, faculty, campus leadership, ATI partners, and the Corporate Licensure team to coordinate licensure initiatives and student support. The specialist monitors student and exam performance data, identifies students who may be at risk, coordinates remediation and preparation resources, and analyzes licensure outcomes to develop improvement plans. The position also supports new student and faculty orientation, faculty development, ATI product integration, peer mentorship, and professional development related to test taking, test writing, NCLEX, and NGN preparation. Regular in-person attendance and on-site collaboration are essential, with attendance required up to five days per week.

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 in the online space.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Implement licensure initiatives 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 the planning and execution of 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.
Liaise between faculty, instructors, and ATI partners to support ATI Live Reviews, VATI, Capstone, and Test-Taking Seminars, ensuring students have access to resources, remediation support, and NCLEX readiness strategies.
Monitor and analyze the PowerBI Performance Dashboard in real time and collaborate with faculty and campus leadership on follow-up plans for ATI Comprehensive Predictor benchmarks, Capstone exams, Practice Assessments, and other curriculum exams as needed.
Reconcile official NCLEX results with official BON results and conduct detailed analysis of students who do not pass 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 the program.
Collaborate with campus Nursing Administration on NCLEX tracking through students, instructors, and the state board of nursing website.
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 in 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.
Work with campus Nursing Administration to support onboarding of new faculty through training and resources for integrating ATI products.
Plan in-services and professional development related to test taking, test writing, NCLEX, and NGN preparation and success.
Attend in person on campus or on site regularly, up to five days per week, and collaborate on site with students, faculty, and staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting 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 2 floating holidays.
401(k) with company match.
Company-paid life insurance at 1× 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.