Nursing Success Coach

Description

The Part-time Nursing Success Coach shall report to the Director of Nursing. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Availability to tutor after normal classroom hours (late afternoons, evenings, weekends).

* Meet with students individually and in small groups to reinforce and support their understanding of content taught in nursing courses.

* Assist students in applying nursing concepts and critically thinking about course content and how it applies on exams, in lab/simulation, and clinical.

* Use available assessments, information from faculty/Retention Specialist and student input to help target areas of student need. Adapt tutoring methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and abilities.

* Motivate, support, and empower students to expand their subject area confidence and assist them in defining academic success and monitoring progress.

* Maintain accurate records of student attendance and participation.

* Develop content-related tutoring materials in collaboration with faculty.

* Develop rapport and maintain contact with students, faculty, advisors, and campus services.

* Encourage thoughtful, self-reflective assessment.

* Promote cooperation and mutual respect among students.

* Maintain student confidentiality at all times.

* Assist Retention Specialist in tracking student success.

* Refer students to other New Mexico Junior College support services as needed.

* Support the stated mission, policies, and procedures of New Mexico Junior College.

* Nothing contained herein shall limit the President in assigning the employee to any of the various college activities for which he/she would be qualified in order to meet the needs of New Mexico Junior College.

Qualifications

* Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience

* Active New Mexico Registered Nursing license or Multi-state license

* Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to FERPA policies in accordance with New Mexico Junior College's policies and procedures

* Ability to demonstrate a respectful, supportive, and non-discriminatory attitude towards nursing students and faculty

* Ability to work in a team atmosphere and collaborate with nursing faculty regarding student needs and strategies for retention

* Excellent communication skills

Additional Qualifications

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position is not eligible for a Visa.

Additional Information

All tutoring/coaching/mentoring activities will be conducted in the New Mexico Junior College Allied Health Building.