Nursing Retention Specialist for Students
Job Description
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Posting Summary
Working Title
Nursing Retention Specialist for Students
Role Title
Education Support Spec III
Role Code
29144-SW
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
04
Position Number
29700165
Agency
Germanna Community College
Division
Germanna Community College (Div)
Work Location
Orange - 137
Hiring Range
$57,465 - $70,236 Annually, Plus Full State Benefits
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Mon – Th 7:30 am – 5:00 pm, Fri 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, or as scheduled
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.
The Nursing Student Success and Retention Specialist is pivotal in supporting nursing and nurse-aid students on their academic journey. This position focuses on fostering student achievement, collaborating with the Associate Dean of Nursing and faculty, providing personalized coaching and assistance to nursing and nurse aide students as they navigate the challenges of school and life. The specialist will guide students through the nursing program, aiming to cultivate a supportive learning environment that boosts persistence, resilience, retention, completion rates, and success in the NCLEX Next Gen exam.
Employees at Germanna Community College support the college mission, vision, and values, and are an important part of a community and culture designed to meet the community’s diverse and changing educational needs. Staff must be able to work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, and community members and demonstrate commitment to diversity as a learning outcome while being culturally respectful, professionally competent, and civically responsible. This is a 12-month, on-site, full-time position requiring travel between two campuses.
General Description of Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement innovative educational experiences (open labs, boot camps, simulations, study sessions) to help students apply theory to clinical practice, ensuring compliance with content standards, regulations, and curriculum expectations.
- Coordinate nursing academic support services to achieve identified student outcomes.
- Develop, coordinate, and revise nursing program success activities.
- Organize and lead orientation and tutoring sessions for student assessments in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Nursing.
- Assist the Associate Dean of Nursing and Chairs of the Outcomes/Resources Committee and Curriculum/Students Committee with data collection and interpretation for reporting and program evaluation, including student and alumni surveys.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of retention and student success efforts, reporting findings to the Outcomes/Resources committee and Associate Dean of Nursing.
- Assist the Associate Dean of Nursing with special projects as assigned.
- Incorporate current nursing program retention initiatives into the nursing program.
- Collaborate with other departments to implement robust bridge programs aimed at increasing for retention.
- Work closely with nursing tutors and other retention staff to provide students with effective learning plans.
- Provide academic coaching to students one-on-one and in groups as needed.
- Assist with boot camps and orientation sessions.
- Develop presentations and in-services on student success, retention, time management, stress management, reading/studying skills, and test-taking skills.
- Develop and manage resources for nursing and CNA students.
Employees must be able to work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, and community members with a commitment to diversity as a learning outcome to be culturally respectful, professionally competent, and civically responsible.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Germanna Community College. We recognize our responsibility to create, maintain, and nurture an academic and social environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive community that respects all cultures, experiences, and abilities and that prepares individuals to thrive in a global society. An EEO/AA Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Germanna is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Germanna is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Germanna is a federal contractor requesting priority referrals of protected veterans for our job opportunities.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catra Godwin at cgodwin@germanna.edu.
If you would like to see a copy of our Affirmative Action Plan please contact Barbara Hall by phone at 540-834-1067 or by email bhall@germanna.edu.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catra Godwin at cgodwin@germanna.edu.
If you would like to see a copy of our Affirmative Action Plan please contact Barbara Hall by phone at 540-834-1067 or by email bhall@germanna.edu.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- Active, unencumbered nursing license
- Nursing experience.
- Experience teaching.
- Experience in the assessment of student learning outcomes and remediation strategies.
- Experience coaching, counseling, and advising students and peers.
- Experience preparing students for the NCLEX.
- Demonstrated understanding of working with diverse racial backgrounds people of color or low-income economically disadvantaged individuals.
- Demonstrates effective use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrates effective written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills as demonstrated by state application, diplomas, degrees, transcripts, certifications, cover letter, CVs/Resumes, and interview.
- Effective organizational skills, teamwork, independent judgment, initiative, and confidentiality.
- Demonstrates commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and support of the strategic goals of Germanna Community College.
- Demonstrate the ability to exemplify the mission, vision, and values of Germanna Community College and the nursing program
Additional Considerations
- Teaching experience in a community college.
- Experience with data analysis.
- Professional development experience in assisting faculty to improve retention and completion of their students.
- Experience teaching nursing.
- Familiarity with Elsevier HESI applications.
- Experience in academic education curriculum development.
- Bilingual ability
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
May be required to travel to all campus locations.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
CLS_3260P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
08/28/2024
Job Close Date
09/11/2024
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
Contact Name
Catra Godwin
Email
KFoster@germanna.edu
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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