Nursing Program Advisor (Student Services Professional II)

CSU Careers•Chico, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Working independently under general supervision, the Nursing Program Advisor performs moderately complex professional Student Services work advising several hundred pre-nursing and nursing students. The advisor provides guidance on program requirements, course selection, degree progress, and preparation for entrance and licensure exams. The role also conducts orientations and outreach, evaluates transfer credit, and collaborates with the campus articulation officer to update articulation agreements for the BS in Nursing major. The advisor takes a lead role in setting up the online nursing program application, reviewing applications to ensure requirements are met, and conducting an initial assessment of application points. Other duties include advising the Chico State Nursing Club, serving on ad hoc committees, covering the department office during absences, and assisting the School of Nursing director with annual accreditation surveys and accreditation review reports. The position also analyzes information and compiles and prepares reports.

Requirements

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field.
Two years of full-time professional experience in a student services program area or a related field, demonstrating competence and potential for further growth.
A master’s degree in a job-related field may substitute for one year of the required professional experience.
Additional specialized experience demonstrating successful application of the knowledge and abilities of a Student Services professional may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of e-advising tools.
Experience with public speaking and outreach.
Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting complex data to inform decision-making.
Ability to exercise sound judgment when interpreting policies, evaluating complex situations, and determining appropriate courses of action.
Ability to navigate challenging conversations, including communicating difficult information and addressing sensitive or potentially contentious situations.

Responsibilities

Advise pre-nursing and nursing students on program requirements, course selection, degree progress, and entrance and licensure exam preparation.
Conduct orientations and outreach activities.
Evaluate transfer credit and collaborate with the campus articulation officer to update articulation agreements for the BS in Nursing major.
Set up the online nursing program application, review applications for completeness and eligibility, and conduct an initial assessment of application points.
Analyze information and compile and prepare reports.
Serve as advisor to the Chico State Nursing Club.
Serve on ad hoc committees.
Cover the department office during staff absences.
Assist the School of Nursing director with annual accreditation surveys and accreditation review reports.