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

San Diego State University•San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The School of Nursing in the College of Health and Human Services at San Diego State University is hiring a temporary, full-time, 12-month (year-round) Student Success Coordinator. The anticipated appointment runs from November 19, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and may depend on satisfactory evaluations and continued availability of work. The position is intended for prospective temporary faculty with expertise or experience in nursing. The coordinator reports under the direction of the School of Nursing Director and works closely with the College of Health and Human Services Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. The coordinator enhances the educational experience and supports academic progress, graduation, career development, and post-baccalaureate education for School of Nursing students. Students served include direct-entry BSN, upper-division transfer, post-licensure RN-BSN, second-baccalaureate, and graduate students. The role supports recruitment, admissions, transition, retention, progression, and graduation, and oversees or executes program operations including recruitment, admissions, enrollment monitoring, success-data collection and analysis for reporting and accreditation, and community outreach. The coordinator serves on the School of Nursing leadership team, attends faculty and college-level advising meetings, and participates in appropriate School of Nursing committees. Teaching in the School of Nursing is expected each semester; courses will be determined based on program needs and qualifications. The coordinator also provides support and success plans for students struggling in prerequisite or nursing courses and conducts workshops or seminars as needed.

Requirements

Graduate degree in a relevant or associated field.
University teaching experience.
Demonstrated currency in the subject matter.

Responsibilities

Work with the School of Nursing Advisor to provide accurate information about university and school policies, procedures, and requirements and support students’ academic progress.
Collaborate with faculty to review and update student handbooks, website information, policies, and admission criteria.
Participate in recruitment tabling for nursing programs, careers, internships, and clinical or research experiences.
Coordinate with School of Nursing Advisors across the San Diego, Imperial Valley, and Global Campus programs to promote consistency.
Coordinate transfer student admissions and collaborate with the Associate Director regarding prospective military-affiliated MECP and ROTC students.
Guide tentative MECP and ROTC students through the standard admissions process and ensure students meet CSU eligibility requirements and prerequisites.
Partner with the RN-to-BSN coordinator to manage cross-enrollment inquiries and applications from community college students, 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 dismissals from the major.
Collaborate with the School of Nursing Advisor and College of Sciences to create block schedules for science prerequisite courses and ensure sufficient course 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 enrollment and retention trends.
Collaborate with the Clinical Placement Coordinator to assign students to clinical placements under the direction of the School of Nursing Associate Directors.
Work with School of Nursing Directors, faculty, and the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs to develop and implement policies and academic programming supporting CSU 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 and nursing freshman and transfer orientations.
Represent the School of Nursing at university, college, school, and community student-services activities, orientations, career events, the School of Nursing Honors Convocation, and the White Coat Ceremony.
Assess students struggling in prerequisite or nursing courses, develop success plans, provide resources, and organize and maintain student success plans.
Conduct workshops and seminars to help students develop skills for success, as needed.
Teach in the School of Nursing each semester, with courses determined by need and qualifications.