Post-Licensure Student Success Coordinator

DePaul Talent Acquisition • Chicago, IL

130d • $50,174 - $66,463

About The Position

The position involves exploring opportunities and challenges for post-licensure students, engaging in success planning, and addressing the clinical administrative and operational needs of the program. The role includes coordinating nursing events and planning primarily for Nursing Post-Licensure Programs, and providing clerical, financial, and special project support to the DNP Associate Director as part of the School of Nursing (SON) leadership team.

Requirements

• BS in Nursing is required, MS is preferred.
• One to three years of experience in higher education/the education field is preferred.
• RN Nursing License in Illinois is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Good organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with data analysis using Excel or other software.
• Ability to learn new computer applications as needed.
• Proficiency using MS Office suite (Word, Excel) and PeopleSoft.
• Some evening and weekend work might be required to attend work-related events.
• Travel to placement sites will also be required from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Determine, maintain, and secure clinical placements for the School of Nursing post-licensure students.
• Maintain current clinical sites and seek new and appropriate clinical agencies for student experiences.
• Establish and enhance communication between the School of Nursing post-licensure program and institutional educational/clinical coordinators.
• Stay current on the post-licensure program's clinical placement needs and work with faculty to determine appropriate clinical placements for specific courses.
• Ensure that clinical placements are established before the start of each quarter.
• Conduct site visits of clinical agencies as necessary based on program priorities and best practices with accreditation.
• Work with the SON leadership team on increasing enrollment, retention, and student engagement.
• Assist with the development and implementation of future SON post-licensure programs.
• Provide student opportunities to engage with interdisciplinary teams in the College of Science and Health.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director in Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) to survey and respond to the needs of post-licensure nursing students.
• Develop procedures and policies to address recurring student issues and increase enrollment.
• Act as the main point of contact with University admissions for all post-licensure programs and attend information sessions with admissions.
• Work with enrollment and marketing on developing marketing strategies and tracking enrollment trends.
• Review materials, sites, and student programming/engagement to ensure focus on DEI in the post-licensure program.
• Develop and implement reporting on post-licensure student retention, demographics, and success.
• Coordinate with data analysts regarding the ongoing development, maintenance, and analyses of student electronic databases and resources.
• Plan and execute events for nursing students to increase engagement and awareness in nursing programs.
• Identify conferences and events to attend to promote DePaul's post-licensure programs.
• Serve as Post-Licensure Program administrator, assisting the Associate Director, faculty, and staff with School of Nursing operations.
• Interview, hire, and supervise student workers.
• Assist the Associate Director with budget documentation and keep purchases within an agreed budget.

Benefits

• Working for a stable and well-known University.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree