Outreach and Student Engagement Specialist

McMurry University•Abilene, TX

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About The Position

The Outreach and Student Engagement Specialist for the Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing (PHSSN) at McMurry University serves as a key representative of McMurry Nursing, focusing on fostering meaningful connections with prospective students, current nursing students, and the wider community. This role is responsible for designing and implementing initiatives that enhance student engagement, promote nursing program opportunities, and strengthen PHSSN's visibility and reputation across McMurry University and partner institutions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and some college required.
Strong organizational skills with the capacity to balance competing demands and adapt to shifting priorities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and collaborate effectively.
Self-motivated with ability to execute job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Ability to function efficiently and meet frequent deadlines.
Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information.
Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent teamwork skills.
Ability to learn new technology and adapt to new skills
Ability to interact with people from a variety of backgrounds.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, file storage/sharing platforms such as Sharepoint/Google Drive/Teams.
Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends as required for recruitment and engagement events.

Nice To Haves

Minimum Bachelor's degree with experience in healthcare, communications, education, or related field.
Experience working in nursing, healthcare education, or academic advising.
Familiarity with compliance processes related to clinical placements in nursing or healthcare programs.

Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate outreach strategies to recruit prospective nursing students.
Represent McMurry Nursing at college fairs, high school visits, community events, and healthcare-related outreach activities.
Cultivate partnerships with local schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations to expand awareness of nursing career pathways.
Collaborate with McMurry Marketing and Communications personnel to assist with marketing and communication efforts, including social media, newsletters, and recruitment materials.
Plan and implement student engagement initiatives that foster a sense of belonging, leadership, and professional development among nursing students.
Support faculty and students throughout the advising process.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to create co-curricular programming such as workshops, mentoring opportunities, service projects, and wellness events.
Support new student onboarding and orientation activities for PHSSN programs.
Serve as a resource for nursing students across the university to promote success and address concerns.
Oversee the collection, tracking, and verification of all clinical compliance documents, including immunizations, background checks, drug screenings, CPR certification, and liability insurance.
Maintain accurate and confidential student records to ensure readiness for clinical placement and compliance with clinical affiliation agreements.
Communicate deadlines, requirements, and updates to students in a timely manner.
Collaborate with clinical partners and faculty to ensure compliance with state, accreditation, and institutional requirements.
Provide guidance and support to students navigating the clinical clearance process.
Maintain accurate records of outreach and engagement activities.
Prepare internal reports and assessments to evaluate program effectiveness and student outcomes.
Manage nursing school application process and data in support of the PHSSN Admission, Progression, and Retention Committee.
Maintain accurate records of PHSSN application, admission, progression, retention, and graduation data to assist with completion of reports for the Texas Board of Nursing, the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education, SACSCOC, and other stakeholders as required.
Assist with event logistics, scheduling, and budget tracking as needed.
Coordinate service-learning and volunteer opportunities to connect students with the local healthcare community.
Contribute to the development of partnerships that enhance clinical placement opportunities and career pipelines for nursing students.
Collaborate with McMurry alumni relations personnel to strengthen nursing alumni engagement through events, communications, and networking initiatives.
Demonstrates a commitment to competently perform his/her job duties and responsibilities within established time frames.
Continuously strives to improve work performance.
Accepts responsibility for his/her commitments to the university.
Contributes to the success of the university by consistently providing quality results in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.
Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary student service
Demonstrates high ethical standards of conduct in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.
Treats others with courtesy, respect, and dignity in the workplace.
Promotes cooperation through open and honest communications and consideration of others' ideas, thoughts, and opinions
Takes responsibility to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines
Arrives to work on time prepared and ready to contribute
Act as a liaison and representative of the Dean, PHSSN, McMurry University, and outside constituents.
Perform other duties as requested by the PHSSN Dean or as required for the functions of PHSSN and McMurry University.