Undergraduate Nursing - Professional Advisor

Sacred Heart University•Bridgeport, CT

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century, offering a wide range of programs across its campuses. The Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing is seeking an Undergraduate Nursing - Professional Advisor to support currently enrolled undergraduate nursing students. This role is crucial for facilitating student registration, progression, retention, graduation, and overall academic success. The advisor will partner with students to foster academic achievement, personal development, professional identity formation, and readiness for the nursing curriculum.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum two years of higher education experience in academic advising, student success, counseling, nursing education, or a related student-facing role. Graduate assistantships included.
Knowledge of student development theory, learning strategies, academic coaching, and student success practices required.
Proficiency with student information and advising technologies, including Ellucian/Colleague, Colleague Self-Service, Ellucian Advise (or similar CRM/advising platforms), Microsoft Office Suite, and SharePoint.
Ability to discuss and engage in practices that support the University's mission, student development, cultural competency, and human dignity.
Demonstrated commitment to student-centered advising and holistic student support.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate empathy and professionalism.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage competing deadlines. Ability to complete work assignments accurately and within established timelines.
Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and ability to anticipate and respond effectively to change.
Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and campus partners.
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, College Student Development, Counseling, or a related field preferred.
Experience working with nursing or health professions students preferred.
Knowledge of undergraduate nursing curriculum, progression requirements, and health professions education preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary academic contact for assigned undergraduate nursing students throughout their academic journey.
Advise students on academic planning, curriculum requirements, progression policies, registration, graduation requirements, and educational opportunities within the nursing program.
Proactively monitor the academic progress of assigned advisees, identify students experiencing academic or personal challenges, and intervene as appropriate to promote student success and retention.
Meet with advisees individually and in group settings at key points throughout each semester to provide academic guidance, registration support, and success coaching.
Assist students in developing effective study strategies, time management, stress management, self-advocacy, and other skills necessary for success in a rigorous nursing curriculum.
Review, approve, and monitor each student's academic plan of study, ensuring timely progression toward degree completion.
Adjust plans of study as needed following academic standing decisions, leaves of absence, curriculum changes, or other program modifications.
Complete graduation audits in partnership with the registrar, and monitor students' progress toward degree completion.
Follow up on early alerts, midterm grades, academic notifications, and other indicators of student concern, providing timely outreach and intervention.
Maintain accurate student records and document all advising interactions, referrals, and action plans in the University's advising and CRM systems.
Communicate regularly with students regarding registration, academic deadlines, progression requirements, university policies, and other important information.
Collaborate with faculty, Program Director, Assistant Program Directors, Student Affairs, Student Success, the Registrar, Financial Aid, Accessibility Services, Counseling, and other University offices to coordinate student support and facilitate appropriate referrals.
Report student concerns, academic issues, and progression challenges to appropriate nursing program leadership as needed.
Participate in orientation programs, registration events, information sessions, and other student success initiatives for current nursing students.
Remain current on advising best practices, student development theory, nursing curriculum updates, University policies, and advising technologies.
Maintain regular office hours and respond to student inquiries in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.