Academic Advisor- Graduate Nursing

Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

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Position Summary

Academic Nursing Advisors provide academic advising for graduate nursing students in their respective program, as well as participating in student recruiting activities. They must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and maintain a schedule that includes being available evenings and weekends as needed. Reports to Graduate Nursing Program Director. Some travel is required. Required to be on campus five days a week.

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Job Duties and Responsibilities

Recruitment

• Participates in recruiting events on and off campus. Working closely with the Graduate Nursing Admissions counselor.
• Meets with prospective students, responds to inquiries, and provides program curriculum information.
• Assists with program orientations involving faculty and other staff members.

Advising and Retention

• Serves as an academic advisor for graduate nursing students in their respective programs.
• Assists advisees with course registration when needed and also work with them in the decision-making process in order to ensure their progression plans are aligned with their academic goals and nursing progression policies and procedures.
• Communicates with students routinely through emails, face-to-face encounters, zoom and telephone meetings.
• Communicates routinely with graduate nursing director and faculty regarding student concerns.
• Ensures students are registered for appropriate classes according to the curriculum schedule and collaborates with graduate nursing director to resolve schedule conflicts that hinder student progression.
• Participates in individual and group meetings to discuss curriculum and semester schedule planning according to progression policy.
• Monitors grades and absenteeism as reported by program faculty and advises students as needed.
• Adheres to program policies of the respective nursing program.
• Advises students on academic policies, practices and available support services when necessary.
• Collaborates with admissions staff to ensure seamless transition into program.
• Uses a Christ-centered framework when advising students.
• Collaborates with graduate nursing director to communicate with students regarding academic status and progression within the program.
• Facilitate meetings between graduate program director, faculty and student when there are academic and or professionalism issues with a student.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Special Projects/ Data management

• Documents all communication in Navigate or other student success engagement system.
• Maintains retention/attrition records.
• Collects data as assigned by the graduate nursing director.
• Maintains and updates nursing student files in Navigate and other University systems.

Assisting Dean, Program Directors, & Program Coordinators

• Works closely with the graduate nursing director and dean of the school of nursing to monitor enrollment data, course availability, and communicates issues in a timely manner
• Assist in developing course schedules by academic year.
• Create Course numbers each academic year in CLSS system
• Monitor courses for low enrollment and submit VLE forms and documentation where needed.
• Assist in completing School Surveys (i.e. AACN, WLN, CCNE, & US News and World Reports.)
• Reviews marketing brochures and website for program detail accuracy.

 

• All other duties as assigned

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Physical Demands/Equipment

• Ability to stand for extended periods while representing the university at recruitment events, college fairs, information sessions, and other activities supporting Admissions and School of Nursing recruitment efforts.
• Ability to travel to on- and off-campus recruitment events and other work-related locations as needed.
• Valid driver's license and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle for work-related travel, if required by the position.
• Ability to load, unload, transport, and set up recruiting materials, displays, and equipment weighing up to 40–50 pounds.

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, professional written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge and skills in the use of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and Word and other software is essential.
• Friendly and "customer-oriented" when working with students, faculty, and callers.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Exhibits strict confidentiality in all work
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

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Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required 

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Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) staff position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Compensation and Benefits (Click to View)

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Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.