Student Support Specialist Nursing Faculty
Job Location:
Reading, PA - USA
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Job Summary
Job Summary:
The Student Support Specialist is a part-time faculty member responsible for providing structured proactive academic and professional support to students enrolled in the BSN pre-licensure nursing program as well as course instruction as needed within the BSN Pre-Licensure program. This role directly supports student achievement progression and retention through faculty-led advising early intervention and coordination of academic and institutional support services.
Consistent with CCNE Standards III IV and V this faculty position contributes to a learning environment that promotes student success equity professional formation and safe preparation for nursing practice.
Qualifications:
- Masters degree in nursing (MSN)
- Current unencumbered RN license (Pennsylvania or eligibility for Pennsylvania licensure).
- Experience in nursing education academic advising student support or a related in higher education.
- Demonstrated ability to support diverse student populations in academically rigorous environments.
- Strong communication collaboration organization and documentation skills.
Essential Functions:
- Provide ongoing faculty-level academic support and advising to pre-licensure BSN students.
- Identify students at risk for academic or clinical difficulty and implement early structured interventions.
- Support students in navigating progression requirements policies and professional expectations.
- Assist students during key transition points including program entry clinical placement initiation and progression following academic or personal interruption.
- Collaborate with faculty course coordinators and program leadership to monitor student progression and outcomes.
- Participate in early-alert processes and follow up directly with students requiring additional support.
- Support development and implementation of student remediation and success plans consistent with program policies.
- Contribute to retention and progression strategies aligned with program outcomes and accreditation expectations.
- Assist in scheduling remediation and activities for the Clinical Judgement Support Program.
- Collaborate with nursing faculty to support a respectful inclusive and student-centered learning environment.
- Serve as a liaison between students and faculty regarding academic concerns and pathways for support.
- Facilitate appropriate referrals to institutional resources (advising accessibility services counseling wellness) while maintaining faculty oversight and accountability.
- Participate in program meetings and activities related to student support assessment and quality improvement.
- Assist in identifying trends related to student success challenges and barriers to progression.
- Support documentation related to accreditation standards program evaluation and continuous improvement.
- Uphold policies related to academic integrity professionalism and ethical conduct.
University Responsibilities:
- University Responsibilities as per the Faculty handbook
- Attend nursing program faculty meetings as indicated.
- Attend course or level meetings as appropriate.
- Participate in faculty governance commencement nursing pinning and other university ceremonies
- Participate in annual faculty evaluation and goal setting processes consistent with rank and in accordance with the Faculty Handbook
Physical Requirements and Workload:
- Part-time faculty appointment (e.g. 0.5 FTE) with workload aligned to institutional faculty policies.
- Responsibilities primarily focused on student support advising and programmatic collaboration rather than didactic course instruction.
- Participation in designated faculty meetings orientation activities and relevant program initiatives.
- Presence on campus required; limited remote work may be permitted per institutional policy.
Required Experience:
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