School of Nursing Lecturer 12 month-Student Success Coordinator 2026-2027

San Diego State University•San Diego, CA

19d•$7,830 - $16,697

About The Position

The School of Nursing in the College of Health and Human Services at San Diego State University seeks a Student Success Coordinator with expertise or experience in nursing. This temporary, full-time, year-round 12-month position is anticipated to run from November 19, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and may be contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continued availability of work. Under the direction of the Director of the School of Nursing and in close collaboration with the College of Health and Human Services Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, the coordinator will enhance students’ educational experience, facilitate graduation, and support career development and post-baccalaureate education. The position provides accessible, consistent support to students across direct-entry BSN, upper-division transfer, RN-BSN, second-baccalaureate, and graduate programs, supporting recruitment, admission, transition, retention, progression, and graduation. The coordinator serves on the School of Nursing leadership team and oversees and carries out program operations, including recruitment, admissions, enrollment monitoring, success-data collection and analysis for reporting and accreditation, and community outreach. The role includes attending faculty and college-level advising meetings, serving on committees as appropriate, and teaching in the School of Nursing each semester. Courses will be determined according to need and qualifications. The appointment requires a graduate degree in a relevant or associated field, university teaching experience, and demonstrated currency in the subject matter. Applicants are asked to provide a curriculum vitae; new employees should also provide three professional references, a cover letter, and unofficial transcripts. Initial lecturer rank and salary depend on professional experience and educational background. The listed monthly salary ranges, as of July 2024, are Lecturer A: $6,288–$7,658; Lecturer B: $7,127–$15,211; and Lecturer C: $7,830–$16,697. Employment is subject to required background-check authorization and satisfactory completion of background checks. The position is a mandated reporter under California law.

Requirements

Graduate degree in a relevant or associated field.
University teaching experience.
Demonstrated currency in the subject matter.
Expertise or experience in nursing, in any specialization.

Responsibilities

Work with the School of Nursing Advisor to provide students accurate information about university and school policies, procedures, and requirements and support their academic progress.
Collaborate with faculty to review and update School of Nursing student handbooks, website information, policies, and admission criteria.
Participate in recruitment tabling for nursing programs, career opportunities, internships, and clinical or research experiences.
Coordinate with School of Nursing advisors at the San Diego, Imperial Valley, and Global Campus locations to promote consistency across campuses.
Coordinate transfer-student admissions and work with the Associate Director on prospective military-affiliated students, including MECP and ROTC applicants; confirm CSU eligibility and prerequisites and guide tentative applicants through admissions.
Partner with the RN-to-BSN coordinator on cross-enrollment inquiries and applications from community college students seeking nursing courses, and maintain relationships with community college representatives.
Verify transfer students’ TEAS scores and work or certification documentation.
Review program-level admissions questions in coordination with the CSU Admissions office.
Work with the School of Nursing Director and Advisor on student retention-policy violations and potential dismissal from the major.
Coordinate block scheduling for science prerequisite courses with the School of Nursing Advisor and College of Sciences, and work with the College of Sciences to ensure adequate seats for nursing student demand and progression.
Collaborate with the School of Nursing Advisor to create block schedules for NURS 202 and NURS 206.
Track registration trends in science prerequisites and nursing courses and monitor student enrollment and retention trends.
Collaborate with the Clinical Placement Coordinator on student clinical placements under the direction of the School of Nursing Associate Directors.
Work with School of Nursing leadership, faculty, and the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs to develop and implement policies and academic programming that support CSU Chancellor’s Office and campus retention and graduation goals.
Use available analytics to identify patterns and assess the effectiveness of student-success initiatives.
Collect analytical information from ASIR for BRN and AACN annual surveys and accreditation, participate in accreditation activities, and present annual enrollment data to School of Nursing faculty.
Participate in prospective and incoming student and family information sessions and orientations, including SDSU Explore, Nursing Freshmen, and Transfer Orientation.
Represent the School of Nursing at university, college, school, and community student-service activities, orientations, career events, the School of Nursing Honors Convocation, and the White Coat Ceremony.
Receive referrals for students struggling in prerequisite or nursing courses; assess their needs, provide plans and resources, and organize and maintain their student-success plans.
Conduct workshops and seminars to develop students’ success skills as needed.
Teach in the School of Nursing each semester, with courses determined based on need and qualifications.