Academic Pathways Support Specialist/Nursing - Grant-Funded

Academic Pathways Support Specialist/Nursing - Grant-Funded

Non-Classified - Full-time with Benefits – Pay Range $52,337 – $68,104

This is a grant-funded position. Continuation of employment depends upon grant-funding continuation and restrictions for the position, performance, and/or institutional needs.

Campus: Logan

Responsibilities: The Academic Pathways Support Specialist (Nursing) provides comprehensive academic, career, and student-success support to students pursuing nursing pathways through the Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant-funded initiative. The position is responsible for helping students successfully navigate prerequisite coursework, admission requirements, nursing program expectations, clinical preparation, licensure preparation, and transition to completion. The Specialist develops individualized student success plans, monitors student progress, implements early-alert interventions, and coordinates academic and support services designed to improve persistence, retention, completion, and progression into nursing programs and careers. The position works collaboratively with nursing faculty, academic advisors, student services personnel, financial aid, and other college and community partners to address barriers to student success. The Specialist maintains accurate and timely documentation of student contacts, interventions, referrals, and outcomes in AGSPrime and other required systems. The position may work with prospective, current, and recently graduated nursing students and will provide services consistent with grant requirements, institutional policies, and applicable federal and state regulations.

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Education, Counseling, Student Services, Health Sciences, or a closely related field. Master’s Degree is preferred. Valid Driver’s License is required. Registered Nursing (RN) license in WV is preferred. Must have at least three (3) years of experience in nursing or supporting nursing students and experience with remediation, student coaching, data tracking, and rural or first-generation learners. Experience working with nursing prerequisite courses, nursing program admissions processes, TEAS preparation, clinical readiness, or NCLEX preparation is preferred.