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Salary: $35.00 Hourly Location : NJ 08080, NJ Job Type: Part Time Job Number: NHPSC Department: 40010- Academic Services Division: 14010 - Nursing & Health Professions Opening Date: 10/15/2024 Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented, PT Description The Nursing Success Coach is responsible for developing and conducting retention and support activities for students identified as at-risk of failing in the Associate Degree Nursing Program. This position provides direct academic support, mentoring, and coordinated service delivery plan and connects students to needed resources with the primary purpose of improving course completion and graduation outcomes in the Program. This is a part-time, grant- funded position. This is a 9-month, 16-20 hour per week position. Examples of Duties Develops a streamlined delivery service in assisting current and returning nursing students to develop an academic success plan for degree completion. Provides direct service and support to current and returning students through information regarding the College's programs and services, registration, transcript evaluation, orientation, assessment of learning, and facilitating student engagement in academic and career planning activities, student success skills, college policies and procedures, and student co- and extra-curricular activities offered at the College. Identifies barriers to student success, develops action plans to focus on graduation, tracks and communicates opportunities to improve services and support efforts at the campus. Provides individual counseling to each enrolled nursing student to develop customized program completion pathways for nursing students to complete their degree. Accesses data from entrance application exam - Health Sciences Reasoning Test (HSRT) and review analytics for individuals and cohorts. Applies this data in organizing individual and or cohort interventions. Develops and implements strategies/workshops etc. based on aggregate assessment data that prepares nursing students for success. Develops and maintain a comprehensive database for tracking students' success toward course completion and graduation. Conducts regular evaluations to ascertain whether all activities /components are contributing to the attainment of program objectives (graduation) Develops and coordinates a faculty-to-student and student-to-student mentor program, which will pair students with mentors to provide additional support as they pursue degree completion. Develops and coordinates semester-based student engagement activities (for example Meet and Greet). Collaborates with other Student Services departments and Academic Services to achieve enrollment goals, devise customized program completion plans and monitors student progress. Delivers accurate and timely documentation, reporting and tracking of students in database to ensure program objectives and retention goals. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address and resolve student issues and ensure positive student experience. Addresses potential student concerns and seeks appropriate resolution to potential problems. Mentors program graduates through the NCLEX preparation period. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution preferred Current valid license as a Registered Nurse. NJ Registered Nurse license required throughout employment in the position Experience in health care/nursing education Knowledge of student development and resources to promote student success Previous experience mentoring Must have demonstrated experience maintaining confidentiality Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office with emphasis n Excel, Word, and Access Experience with higher education software, Ellucian Banner preferred. Strong organizational skills and the demonstrated ability to work independently Available to work flexible schedule, including evenings and Saturdays. Possess the ability to work well and communicate effectively with prospective and current students, staff, faculty, administration, and colleagues and community partners in large and small settings. Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff and a commitment to a student-centered environment If certain conditions exist, this position requires you to have access to personal technological equipment and capabilities to perform your duties Supplemental Information COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at Rowan College of South Jersey. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the College. For more information about RCSJ's vaccine requirements, visit the RCSJ Coronavirus Updates website for the latest information. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical activity of the position: Standing Walking Talking Hearing Repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers such as picking, pinching, typing Physical requirements of the position: Light work- exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force frequently Visual acuity requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity Workplace conditions of the position: The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Women and Minorities Encouraged to Apply Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies. Paid Time Off: Employees will earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, as defined by the New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Law. Pension Benefits: This position may be eligible for the under the New Jersey State Pension System. The DCRP is a defined contribution plan available for eligible part time employees. Six investment carriers are authorized to provide investment options and service in the DCRP. Employees contribute 5% of their base salary with a 3% employer match. Eligibility in this plan requires a minimum salary of $5,000. Employee Assistance Program: RCSJ offers its employees an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This is a free and completely confidential service available to help employees manage issues in their work and personal lives. EAP counselors provide assessment, support, and if needed referrals to additional services. The issues for which EAP provides support vary, but examples include: Substance abuse Safe working environment Emotional distress Major life events, including births, accidents, and deaths Health care concerns Financial or legal concerns Family/personal relationship issues Work relationship issues Concerns about aging parents 01 Do you possess the required Bachelors degree in Nursing or related field? Yes No 02 Do you possess a valid New Jersey license as a Registered Nurse? Yes No 03 Please describe your previous professional experience, health care/nursing education. 04 Please describe your previous professional experience, with mentoring, if any. 05 How would you rate your experience with Microsoft Office Products? Beginner Intermediate Advanced 06 Please describe your experience, if any, using Higher Ed software, including Ellucian Banner or Anthology. 07 Are you available to work a flexible schedule with variable hours, including both evenings and weekends? Yes No Required Question Rowan College of South Jersey

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