Nursing Program Advisor

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Position Summary

MAJOR DUTIES

• Provides student advisement and support to nursing students.

• Distributes program application packages and counsels students on prerequisite course requirements as well as intake assessments

• Possess working ability to utilize the New Mexico Higher Education Department General Education Core Course Transfer Modules and the Transfer Evaluation System (TES).

• Evaluate unofficial student transcripts to assess what classes students may have to take to cover the individual program prerequisites.

• Monitors the academic progress of students; determines eligibility and satisfactory progress toward degree.
• Participates in the selection and admission of students; reviews applications and selects qualified students; develops and implements new selection processes as appropriate.

• Conducts acceptance procedures and communicates and indicates acceptance status to students.

• Maintains student database, collects program data, and prepares related reports deemed essential by Nursing Director.

• Directs students to appropriate financial aid departments for FAFSA completion, grant and scholarship opportunities, and academic support services.

• Maintains and updates nursing program information; revises website, catalog entries, brochures, forms, and handbooks.

• Collaborates in the development of nursing and pre-nursing programs of study.

• Work collaboratively with College and School personnel including Advising and Counseling to maintain and enhance general student satisfaction and service to ensure acceptable retention.

• Survey and submit graduation paperwork to registrar’s office following appropriate procedures.

• Coordinates new student orientation.

• Participates in college and departmental committees.

• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of developmental sequence and prerequisite coursework to advance students through their degree programs.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in use with students and SJC employees. Skill in interpersonal relations and dealing with the public.

• Knowledge of adult education principles and practices.

• Knowledge of student success strategies.

• Knowledge of college and community resources available to students.

• Knowledge of nursing accreditation standards and criteria.

• Knowledge of program policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of college policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of Learning Management System Software to implement student data for acceptance and graduation

• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.

• Skill in the provision of advisement and counseling to nursing program students.

• Skill in decision making and problem solving.

• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.

• Skill in working effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Nursing Department Director assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include college and program policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. 

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied advising duties. The variety of student needs contributes to the complexity of the position.

• The purpose of this position is to provide advising support to students in the college’s nursing programs. Success in this position results in the efficient and effective provision of services to students.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other college personnel, faculty, staff, students, and members of the general public.

• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, to provide services, or to motivate or influence persons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light objects.

• The work is typically performed in an office.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field is required.

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of New Mexico for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

The following REQUIRED documents must be submitted with the application in order to be considered. Upload all required documents under the Application Questions 2 section for "Additional Documents Required".

• Cover Letter (Required)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (Required)
• Unofficial Transcripts (Required)
• List of 3 Supervisor References. (Required)
• Letters of Recommendation (Optional)

EEO STATEMENT: San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.