Academic Coach - Nursing

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Dean, the guidance of the Program Coordinator and in collaboration with the classroom-nursing instructors, the Academic coach will provide targeted support instruction and intervention for nursing students including those in need of remediation. The Academic Coach will conduct ongoing informal and formal assessments to identify needs and mentor progress while interpreting assessments in order to design appropriate remediation and instruction. The Academic Coach will guide students to the successful achievement of their academic goals at the University.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Provide targeted academic support, instruction and intervention for nursing students in need of remediation. Develop and coordinate retention activities for low performing students. Instruct student success classes as needed.
• Conduct ongoing informal and formal assessments to identify needs and monitor progress while interpreting assessments in order to design appropriate remediation and instruction.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience

Physical Requirements

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, functions, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, functions, and activities may be modified, changed or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice, subject to all applicable local, state, and federal laws.