Nursing Retention & Remediation Specialist

Dallas College•Brookhaven, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Academic Retention Specialist supports students in the undergraduate nursing program in achieving strong academic performance, licensure pass rates, and satisfaction with courses, instructors, the program, and campus. The role uses early identification, intervention, remediation, and evidence-based coaching strategies to support student retention, progression, academic success, and NCLEX success. The Specialist helps students use structured resources and processes, develops academic action plans for students at risk, and provides workshops, tutorials, remediation sessions, and individual support in coordination with Nursing Faculty. This staff position is based onsite. After six months of employment, employees may have the opportunity to apply for a hybrid work schedule, subject to job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy. The position requires regular and predictable attendance and completion of required Dallas College professional development training hours each academic year. Salary starts at $79,439 annually, and the position is classified as exempt.

Requirements

Master’s in Science of Nursing (MSN).
At least two years of clinical practice experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Registered Nurse license to practice in Texas; current state RN license required.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to analyze student data to identify strengths and weaknesses in assigned nursing courses.
Ability to use and integrate testing resources to promote content understanding and improve student performance.
Ability to develop strategies to improve test-taking, study, and note-taking skills.
Ability to identify at-risk students through data-tracking platforms and develop interventions addressing challenges to core-course success.
Knowledge of individual and group teaching techniques.
Knowledge of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) RN test plan and examination preparation priorities.
Ability to work effectively with students from varied backgrounds and educational levels and provide remedial tutorial assistance as needed.
Ability to manage multiple ongoing student services.
Clear and effective communication with students and Nursing Faculty.
Professional demeanor and a positive, encouraging attitude when working with nursing students.
Excellent written, oral, and teaching skills.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Official transcripts will be required.
Subject to a criminal background check; some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Nursing Remediation Specialist.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Deliver and maintain comprehensive academic action plans for students at risk and develop strategies to improve testing performance.
Establish remediation goals and objectives, conduct remediation workshops and tutorials, and develop methods to enhance student performance.
Support student learning through workshops, remediation sessions, group tutorials, and one-on-one meetings to improve course performance.
Collaborate with faculty to identify students at risk for persistence issues and develop action plans to address their needs.
Initiate and maintain communication with students at risk to provide consistent support during core courses.
Participate in student-focused engagement activities promoting the Nursing Academic Success Program.
Attend required meetings to enhance communication and collaboration within the nursing program.
Communicate with Nursing Faculty to plan remediation and tutoring services suited to individual student needs.
Provide a summary report of required student services to the campus Chair and Dean.
Maintain confidentiality when communicating with students and faculty about personal matters affecting student success.
Complete required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
Perform other duties as assigned.