About the Role
The Nursing Academic Success Coach provides individualized and small-group academic support to nursing students, with primary responsibility for students supported by the Cabrini Grant. This role involves developing strategies for academic improvement, serving as a liaison, and delivering evidence-based coaching to promote student retention and success.
Responsibilities
- Provide longitudinal academic coaching and support for Cabrini Scholars.
- Teach a one-credit, graded, dedicated section of AVS 101 for Cabrini Scholars each fall.
- Deliver individualized and small group tutoring in Anatomy & Physiology and nursing courses.
- Analyze student performance and academic habits to identify challenges.
- Develop and implement targeted remediation plans and SMART goals.
- Meet regularly with students to review progress and document sessions.
- Meet with students on academic probation or referred by faculty/E.A.S.E.
- Refer students to appropriate campus resources.
- Design and facilitate workshops, review sessions, and seminars for nursing students.
- Identify gaps in support services and develop programs to address them.
- Contribute to college-wide and nursing-specific retention initiatives.
- Maintain regular communication with the Chair of the Nursing Department, Director of the Student Success Center, nursing faculty, and advisors.
- Attend Student Success Center staff meetings and Nursing Department faculty meetings.
- Collaborate with partner nursing school faculty and staff.
- Utilize NCLEX preparation platforms (ATI, Kaplan) to identify students needing support.
- Assist with grant-related activities, including data collection, reporting, and writing.
- Maintain accurate records of Cabrini Scholar enrollment and engagement.
- Assist in managing Anatomy and Physiology tutoring services.
- Participate in professional development activities.
- Serve on committees and assist on special projects.
- Demonstrate and role-model Le Moyne's mission-based competencies.
- Strengthen digital literacy skills.
- Treat all individuals with dignity, professionalism, and kindness.
- Align professional goals with college's strategic goals.
- Demonstrate excellent work attendance, reliability, and work ethic.
- Attend and participate in required meetings and training sessions.
- Comply with Le Moyne's policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.
- Complete all required federal, state, institution, and department trainings.
- Engage in a planned program of professional development.
- Continually maintain skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry.
- Perform a variety of related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing (MS) required, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with significant experience in nursing education or academic coaching.
- Active NYS Registered Nurse License in good standing required.
- Previous experience tutoring Anatomy and Physiology is preferred.
- Experience working directly with college students concerning academic success.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and productive relationships with campus contacts.
- Possess excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Academic coaching
- Tutoring
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Nursing courses
- Test-taking strategies
- Study skills
- Time-management
- Organization
- Remediation planning
- SMART goal setting
- Interpersonal communication
- Written communication
- Collaboration
- Data collection
- Reporting
- Grant writing
- Digital literacy
Location
- Syracuse, N.Y.
Work Type
- Part-time
- Hourly
- 12-month position
- Up to 24 hours per week
Experience Level
- Significant experience in nursing education or academic coaching (if BSN)
- Previous experience tutoring Anatomy and Physiology preferred
- Experience working directly with college students concerning academic success
Education Level
- Master's degree in Nursing (MS)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Salary/Compensations
- $30.00 - $39.00 per hour
About the Company
- Le Moyne College is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946.
- It provides students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service.
- Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences.
- Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences.
- Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life.
- Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.
- Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college.
- Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.
Equal Opportunity
- Le Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
- This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.
- Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
- Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and Jesuits to apply for employment.
