Nursing Academic Coach

NWTCC•Green Bay, WI

1d•$61,131 - $65,894•Hybrid

About The Position

The Nursing Academic Coach, in collaboration with Nursing Faculty, will provide direct support to learners to increase their success and persistence in courses. They will develop informational materials, provide access to resources, and facilitate weekly workshops that offer enhanced understanding of course content. They will facilitate the development of study skills and assist learners in understanding their individual learning styles. The college is dedicated to advancing the success of all students and the economic vitality of the communities it serves through access, high-quality education, and strategic partnerships. The community served has a rich range of backgrounds and experiences, and the college is committed to supporting an environment where all students and employees thrive and succeed. Every team member enriches the organization with unique skills, perspectives, and solutions. Applicants are sought who are motivated and equipped to support all students, work effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, and build the vibrancy of the community.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
A minimum of two years Registered Nursing (RN) experience.
Microsoft Office products, electronic mail system, Workday, Canvas SIS, Starfish Early Alert and basic computer software experience.
Knowledge of adult learning styles and strategies to maximize learning.
Must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the District’s standard insurance policy terms.
An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Deliver group coaching with emphasis on medical surgical nursing, care plan development, clinical time management and priority setting, application of theory from classroom to bedside, pharmacology, and other nursing skills focusing on all nursing students.
Work with faculty through the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of review sessions.
Observe classroom instruction and activities as needed to better align group coaching sessions with curriculum.
Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching tools to enhance student performance.
Utilize nursing judgment to assess and recommend nursing interventions to manage test anxiety and overcome negative mindsets.
Focus on promoting health and wellness strategies that prepare students to thrive in a high stress career.
Create a welcoming, comfortable learning environment to promote success for students requiring additional academic assistance.
Observe students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
Interview, assess and collaborate with students in building a plan with strategies to overcome immediate challenges during test-taking.
Empower students through coaching on developing study skills and test-taking skills consistent with learning needs and style.
Collaborate with students to identify habits and behaviors hindering their accuracy during tests.
Raise awareness about these obstacles and provide tools and motivation to modify these habits for greater success in advanced nursing classes.
Collaborate with accommodation services, library services, and other academic coaches to develop strategies to optimize student success and retention.
Attend and participate in team meetings, the Quality Review Process and advisory committee meetings.
Collaborate with other Academic Coaches to identify and standardize best practices across all learning teams.
Be a resource in the recruiting, onboarding, and scheduling of nursing tutors.