Nursing Academic Specialist - Manager
Description
Benefits
Front Loaded PTO
Tuition Assistance
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) – with Employer Contribution
South College - We are one of the nation's fastest growing institutions
of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet
our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives,
backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will
provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect
and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.
20,000 Students
10 Campuses
Competency Based Education
Online
Position Purpose: The Manager of Nursing Academic Specialist Coaching is
responsible for overseeing the Nursing Academic Specialist (NAS) team,
ensuring high-quality academic support and student success initiatives. This
role involves supervising and managing the NAS staff, overseeing professional
development, maintaining licensure compliance, and tracking retention metrics.
The manager collaborates with faculty, administration, and students to
implement effective academic coaching strategies and continuous improvement
initiatives. The role is a ground-based position working from our Knoxville,
TN Campus.
Essential Functions:
Provide leadership, supervision, and support to the NAS team, ensuring the
delivery of high-quality academic coaching.
Oversee and manage the professional development of NAS staff to maintain
up-to-date knowledge of nursing education trends and best practices.
Ensure NAS team compliance with multi-state licensure requirements and
oversee timely renewals.
Conduct annual performance reviews for NAS staff and provide ongoing
feedback and coaching.
Develop and implement strategies for tracking quarterly retention
measures, analyzing data to identify trends, and making data-driven
recommendations for student success initiatives.
Tracks NAS metrics such as number of student appointments scheduled and
fulfilled, content creation, student retention, and outcomes.
Support instruction and remediation in didactic concepts.
Demonstrate accurate knowledge of concepts tested by the NCLEX-RN and
NCLEX-PN exams.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to provide targeted interventions and
support for students struggling with academic performance.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of NCLEX requirements, nursing education
trends, and best practices for student outcomes.
Coordinate and assist with the identification or development of NCLEX
preparation materials and analyze the effectiveness of those resources.
Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of student success initiatives,
making recommendations for continuous improvement.
Develop and provide student workshops and study sessions.
Provide 1:1 student support with nursing concepts.
Facilitate communication between faculty, students, and administration
regarding academic performance and program improvements.
Participate as a stakeholder in the continuous quality improvement of the
nursing curriculum.
Provide group and individual support for NCLEX prep.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Licensure: Active unencumbered license to practice professional nursing,
compact multi-state license required.
Education: Master's or higher degree in nursing is required.
Experience:
Minimum three years of full-time clinical experience in a professional
setting in the role of a Registered Nurse required.
Experience as an educator in post-secondary education required.
Experience in a supervisory or managerial role preferred.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Knowledge of current evidence-based professional nursing practice.
Strong leadership, supervisory, and management skills.
Excellent public speaking and oral communication skills to effectively
mentor and guide students and staff.
Proficiency in computers (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint &
Adobe).
Proficiency in Canvas LMS, and ATI platforms.
Strong organizational and data analysis skills to track quarterly
retention measures and performance outcomes.
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