Undergraduate Nursing - Professional Advisor

Undergraduate Nursing - Professional Advisor

4000 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA

Posted Friday, July 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 3:59 AM

About Sacred Heart University

As one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S . , Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs.

Nearly 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools:
College of Arts & Sciences;
School of Communication, Media & the Arts;
School of Social Work;
School of Performing Arts;
College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology;
School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities.

The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre.(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

Sacred Heart University complies with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

The Nursing Academic Advisor is responsible for serving currently enrolled undergraduate nursing students through comprehensive academic advising that facilitates registration, progression, retention, graduation, and academic success. The Nursing Academic Advisor partners with assigned students to promote academic achievement, personal development, professional identity formation, and preparation for successful progression through the nursing curriculum.

• Serve as the primary academic contact for assigned undergraduate nursing students throughout their academic journey.
• Advise students on academic planning, curriculum requirements, progression policies, registration, graduation requirements, and educational opportunities within the nursing program.
• Proactively monitor the academic progress of assigned advisees, identify students experiencing academic or personal challenges, and intervene as appropriate to promote student success and retention.
• Meet with advisees individually and in group settings at key points throughout each semester to provide academic guidance, registration support, and success coaching.
• Assist students in developing effective study strategies, time management, stress management, self-advocacy, and other skills necessary for success in a rigorous nursing curriculum.
• Review, approve, and monitor each student’s academic plan of study, ensuring timely progression toward degree completion.
• Adjust plans of study as needed following academic standing decisions, leaves of absence, curriculum changes, or other program modifications.
• Complete graduation audits in partnership with the registrar, and monitor students’ progress toward degree completion.
• Follow up on early alerts, midterm grades, academic notifications, and other indicators of student concern, providing timely outreach and intervention.
• Maintain accurate student records and document all advising interactions, referrals, and action plans in the University’s advising and CRM systems.
• Communicate regularly with students regarding registration, academic deadlines, progression requirements,…