Nursing Student Success and Retention Specialist (Temp PT)

Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC)•West Mifflin, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Student Success & Retention Specialist supports student success, progression, retention, and NCLEX readiness within the Nursing Program. This position provides proactive academic support through early identification of at-risk students, individualized remediation planning, coaching, mentoring, data analysis, and collaboration with faculty. The Nursing Student Success & Retention Specialist serves as a key resource in the development, implementation, and evaluation of retention initiatives while utilizing assessment and performance data to improve student outcomes and program effectiveness.

Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with documented active pursuit of a master's degree in nursing.
Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience.
Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license or multistate licensure privilege.
Ability to obtain and maintain ATI Proctor Certification and ATI Champion designation.
Proficiency with educational technology platforms and student success software.

Nice To Haves

Experience in nursing education, academic support, student success, remediation, or retention initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify academically at-risk students through review of course performance, assessment data, standardized testing results, and faculty referrals.
Develop, implement, monitor, and document individualized remediation and student success plans.
Provide academic coaching, study skill development, test-taking strategies, and success planning.
Collect, analyze, and interpret assessment and retention data as outlined in the Systematic Evaluation Plan and program action plans.
Collaborate with faculty to identify student performance trends, strengths, and opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with faculty regarding student progression concerns, remediation plans, and intervention strategies.
Provide guidance and support related to academic resource products, reports, assessment tools, and remediation resources.
Provide orientation regarding academic support products, learning management systems, assessments, remediation expectations, and available academic support resources.
Develop and facilitate workshops and support sessions focused on study skills, technology utilization, academic success, and NCLEX readiness.
Collaborate with faculty and Disability Resource Services to implement approved testing accommodations.
Ensure assessment and remediation practices comply with institutional policies, current best practices, accreditation expectations, and program standards.
Serve on nursing program committees as assigned.
Participate in professional development activities related to student success, retention, assessment, and nursing education.
Assist with special projects, accreditation activities, and program evaluation initiatives.
Perform other related duties as assigned.