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Nursing Student Success Coordinator and Retention Specialist

University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College
UAPTC | MAIN | Allied Health Education Center
$25-$30 an hour
Part-time

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University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas.

The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations.

UA - Pulaski Tech, a comprehensive two-year college, offers associate degree and certificate programs for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities and / or for career preparation and advancement.

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Department : Practical Nursing

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Summary of Job Duties :

The steepest healthcare workforce shortages in the State of Arkansas, especially in lower-income urban and rural areas, directly impact the delivery of essential health services to high-need communities.

To address this dire healthcare workforce need, a statewide consortium of six of Arkansas’ public two-year institutions has been awarded $5.

7 million for the Bridging Healthcare Workforce Shortages in Arkansas (BRIDGE-AR) initiative.

BRIDGE-AR assembles a collaboration of employers, workforce organizations, and training providers to address essential local labor needs.

The initiative’s strategies are designed to impact underserved communities, especially Black / African American and Hispanic / Latino in the Nursing and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pathways.

These occupations are primary labor needs in the state and provide career progression and family-sustaining wages in local communities.

Position Overview : Under the direction of the Dean of the School of Science, Math, and Allied Health and in close collaboration with the program directors and faculty, the nursing student success coordinator and retention specialist will work to enhance the educational experience, facilitate graduation, and support career development for pre-nursing and current nursing students.

The incumbent will provide high-quality, accessible, and consistent support to facilitate successful student recruitment, admission, retention, progression, and graduation.

This is a part-time position with weekly hours that will average about 25 hours each week. Schedule may vary based on weekly events.

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Attend all nursing faculty and advisory meetings.
  • Work with Advisors to ensure students have accurate information regarding college and program policies, procedures, and requirements to ensure student academic progress.
  • Participate in recruitment opportunities to recruit students into the programs.
  • Track registration trends in science prerequisites. Monitor enrollment and retention trends for nursing program students.

Collect data and track retention rates at various data points within the program (initial cohort, readmitted students, etc.)

Collaborate with nursing program director and faculty to develop policies and academic programming to improve nursing program retention rates and first-time NCLEX pass rates.

oTutoring

oTime management

oStress management

oReading and studying skills

oTest-taking skills

  • Use available analytics to identify patterns and assess effectiveness of student success initiatives.
  • Oversee Open House activities and schedule prospective and incoming student and family information sessions and orientations.
  • Work with individual students who seek assistance and students who are referred by faculty for additional academic support.
  • Conduct exit and re-entry interviews. Initiate readmission and learner success contracts for students who need additional academic support.
  • Make referrals for academic support services such as counseling, financial aid, Learning Assistance Center, food pantry, etc.

Required Job Skills and Abilities :

Aptitude in technology use not limited to Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Learning Management System (Blackboard), ExamSoft, and various other forms of technology.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Three (3) years of experience in Nursing practice

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
  • Five (five) years of experience in Nursing Practice
  • Two Years of Education Experience

Additional Information :

Salary Information :

$25-$30 per hour depending on experience

Required Documents to Apply :

Cover Letter / Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents :

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information :

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University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Title IX protects the college community from sexual harassment in a school's education programs and activities.

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For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and / or drug screening.

Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position.

Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity).

Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.

S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity :

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity :

Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity :

Feeling, Grasping, Kneeling

Benefits Eligible :

3 days ago
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