Nursing Student Retention Manager

Title: Nursing Student Retention Manager

Department: Nursing

Campus

Location:

Arnold/Main Campus

Salary Range: $76,448-$95,560

Work Mode: Full-time in-person presence on campus or at alternative locations.

Hours Per Week: 40

Position Type: Full-Time Staff, Exempt

The School of Health Sciences’ Nursing Student Retention Manager (NSRM) is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive retention programs to support student success in both the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurse (RN) programs. The role provides proactive advising and mentoring, coordinates workshops, tutoring, and test‑taking strategy sessions, and ensures targeted support for underrepresented student populations.

A key function of this role is the early identification and support of at‑risk students through individualized academic and personal interventions. The NSRM works closely with faculty and administration to create a coordinated support network, ensuring alignment between instructional practices, academic policies, and student support services.

By fostering a supportive academic environment, the NSRM will help improve student outcomes, strengthen program completion rates, and promote diversity and equity within nursing education.

Retention Strategy Development: Design and lead initiatives aimed at improving nursing student retention and progression. Analyze retention data to identify trends, risk factors, and opportunities for intervention. Develop student remediation plans and programming to mitigate attrition.

Student Support & Engagement: Provide individualized academic coaching and support to at‑risk students, facilitating workshops on study skills, time management, test‑taking strategies, stress management, and reinforcement of nursing concepts. Serve as a liaison between students and campus resources such as counseling, financial aid, and student support services.

Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with nursing faculty to identify students in need of support. Use data to recommend curriculum and testing changes, instructional or assessment adjustments that improve student learning and retention. Coordinate with academic advisors and student success teams to ensure continuity of care. Communicate regularly with students to monitor progress and provide encouragement.

Program Evaluation & Reporting: Track and report retention metrics and student outcomes. Evaluate the effectiveness of retention programs and recommend improvements. Prepare reports for the nursing department, institutional stakeholders, advisory boards, and accreditation and state agencies.

Equity & Inclusion: Promote inclusive practices that support diverse student populations. Address barriers to success for underrepresented and non‑traditional students.

• Attend college, school, departmental and advisory board meetings and participate in professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of two years of experience in nursing education.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current Maryland Nursing License.
• Experience working with diverse student populations and retention initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to analyze data and apply findings to program development.
• Knowledge of nursing curriculum and academic challenges faced by nursing students.
• Proficiency in student information systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work autonomously in developing a plan and working toward the goals of a project.
• Demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive environment and the ability to deal tactfully with all internal and external constituents and to work collegiately with a culturally diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and visitors daily.

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Strong customer service and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with academic intervention models.
• Higher education experience in Nursing or Health Sciences Education or Student Retention.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards (e.g., ACEN, CCNE).

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. and be residents of Maryland or one of the following states:
Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia.

As an employee of the college, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.