Nursing Student Success and Recruitment Coordinator

Marymount University • Lexington, MA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate leader committed to student success, with experience in supporting non-traditional students and implementing high-impact practices. Join our team at Marymount University, a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution dedicated to a student-centered mission focused on social justice. As the Nursing Student Success and Recruitment Coordinator in our School of Nursing, you will play a critical role in supporting the success of our diverse student population, working closely with the Director, who prioritizes student success as central to the school's mission. The core duty of this leadership position is to manage the daily operations for enrollment management and student success within the Malek School of Nursing Professions (MSNP). This includes working closely with central admissions teams to ensure effective management of the admissions funnel, collaborating with the marketing team to ensure the implementation of marketing strategies that align with the school's values and priorities, and developing and implementing evidence-based strategies to promote student success across all nursing programs. Reporting to the Director of the School, the Coordinator will be a member of the core leadership team and will coordinate closely with other school leaders to align goals, strategies, and tactics to achieve outcomes. Although this individual may interface directly with students, their primary role will be to develop, lead, and coordinate team-based initiatives to improve student success. Salary range: $37,500 at 50% FTE

Requirements

• BSN required; Masters degree preferred in nursing, education, administration, or related field.
• Proven track record of managing student success in higher education and developing and implementing student retention strategies; working knowledge of admissions processes.
• Experience in both areas is preferred, but having experience in either admissions or student success is required.
• Registered Nurse; Masters degree preferred.
• Would consider an administrator with strong experience within higher education programs in other healthcare professions.
• Makes financial decisions within the University or accepted accounting guidelines, including review of financial reports, purchasing decisions, contract review/negotiation, etc.
• May supervise student workers or graduate assistants in support of the role.
• Knowledge of best practices in student affairs, student Retention, and enrollment management is central to this role.
• Special knowledge in event planning and logistics, transcript evaluation; academic program development, and career development could also be beneficial but are not core requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the admission of students into the Nursing programs in conjunction with Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions, the Nursing Admissions Committee, program chairs/directors, and professional advisors.
• Act as a supplemental advisor to Nursing students, as needed.
• Implements and upholds graduate and undergraduate Nursing processes for MSNP, including but not limited to student admission, progression, and board exam preparation.
• Maintain and update the Nursing program websites as needed.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement strategic recruitment and enrollment initiatives aligned with the school's goals and target student populations.
• Coordinate with faculty to streamline the admissions decision-making process, ensuring timely and consistent evaluation of applicants.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, such as high school counselors, community college advisors, and healthcare organizations, to promote nursing programs and recruit prospective students.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators related to enrollment, retention, and student success, and use this data to inform program improvements.
• Coordinate with student services to develop and implement retention strategies and support programs for first- and second-year students, as well as across all nursing programs.
• Develop and manage a system of early alert to identify students who are at-risk within individual course or the program.
• Work with students to develop individualized student success plans, coordinating targeted supports using university resources such as tutoring, supplemental instruction, faculty mentoring, financial aid, and student access services.
• Collaborate with faculty to identify and address academic challenges and barriers to student success and develop interventions to support at-risk students.
• Manage co-curricular supports for NCLEX test preparation, including management of ATI test preparation resources and events.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the school's website, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information on programs, admissions requirements, and student resources.
• Stay current on trends and best practices in nursing education, enrollment management, and student success, and make recommendations for program improvements based on this knowledge.
• Plan events that support admissions, student success, and student engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Marymount offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits program designed to support the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our benefit-eligible faculty, staff, and their eligible dependents.
• The University’s retirement plan includes a diversified portfolio of investment options, with a University match of up to 3% of employee pretax contributions for full-time employees.
• In addition to competitive health and welfare benefits, Marymount offers flexible and hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions, allowing up to two remote workdays per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees