Part-Time Academic Advisor - Nursing at Penn State Behrend

The Pennsylvania State University•Erie, PA

About The Position

Penn State Behrend, is proud to announce the start of a Second-Degree Nursing Option beginning in Fall 2026 and seeks applicants for a part time academic advisor/recruiter for our growing BSN program. This position is a part-time appointment (~20 hours per week) beginning immediately. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing transcripts of potential candidates to ensure pre-requite courses have been completed; will verify all admission criteria have been met; and will ensure readiness of potential students for the fast-paced demands of the accelerated nursing curriculum. The candidate will represent Penn State Behrend with partners from the The Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing as well as work within the system of our clinical facilities to ensure regulatory compliance with student clearances, background checks, and immunization and vaccine records. Candidates may also be required to advise undergraduate pre-nursing and nursing students.

Requirements

Candidates for the position must possess a master’s degree plus a minimum of one year of experience, preferably in a nursing advising role (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
High attention to detail
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively across multiple audiences

Nice To Haves

Experience in administration of nursing programs in higher education is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Planning, organizing, and supporting recruitment activities both in-person and virtual.
Reserve spaces, develop itineraries, prepare materials, coordinate work between teams, and serve as point of contact for recruitment efforts.
Collaborate with College of Nursing and Strategic Communications to engage with social media.
Respond to all potential student inquiries of the nursing programs.
Review all transcripts for successful completion of prerequisite courses to ensure success in the accelerated format of nursing programs.
Provide ongoing support for retention of students.
Provide guidance for relocation and housing of students.
Provide resources for financial assistance.
Greet and tour campus with potential students and visitors and provide information on academic programs and clinical placements.
Provide support for scheduling, personal calendars, and travel arrangements
Coordinate meeting logistics including scheduling, material preparation, and agendas
Compose, review, and distribute internal and external communications
Collect, organize, research, and analyze information and data to prepare reports, presentations, summaries, contracts, and proposals
Create and maintain files and databases
Resolve inquiries and ensure compliance with work unit and/or University policies and procedures
May perform non-routine and confidential administrative duties, and proxy responsibilities as authorized