Student Support Specialist - Nursing Faculty - PT

Student Support Specialist

The Student Support Specialist is a part-time faculty member responsible for providing structured, proactive academic and professional support to students enrolled in the BSN pre-licensure nursing program as well as course instruction as needed within the BSN Pre-Licensure program. This role directly supports student achievement, progression, and retention through faculty-led advising, early intervention, and coordination of academic and institutional support services.

Consistent with CCNE Standards III, IV, and V, this faculty position contributes to a learning environment that promotes student success, equity, professional formation, and safe preparation for nursing practice.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in nursing (MSN)
• Current, unencumbered RN license (Pennsylvania or eligibility for Pennsylvania licensure).
• Experience in nursing education, academic advising, student support, or a related in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to support diverse student populations in academically rigorous environments.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and documentation skills.

Essential Functions:

• Provide ongoing, faculty-level academic support and advising to pre-licensure BSN students.
• Identify students at risk for academic or clinical difficulty and implement early, structured interventions.
• Support students in navigating progression requirements, policies, and professional expectations.
• Assist students during key transition points, including program entry, clinical placement initiation, and progression following academic or personal interruption.
• Collaborate with faculty, course coordinators, and program leadership to monitor student progression and outcomes.
• Participate in early-alert processes and follow up directly with students requiring additional support.
• Support development and implementation of student remediation and success plans consistent with program policies.
• Contribute to retention and progression strategies aligned with program outcomes and accreditation expectations.
• Assist in scheduling remediation and activities for the Clinical Judgement Support Program.
• Collaborate with nursing faculty to support a respectful, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment.
• Serve as a liaison between students and faculty regarding academic concerns and pathways for support.
• Facilitate appropriate referrals to institutional resources (advising, accessibility services, counseling, wellness) while maintaining faculty oversight and accountability.
• Participate in program meetings and activities related to student support, assessment, and quality improvement.
• Assist in identifying trends related to student success, challenges, and barriers to progression.
• Support documentation related to accreditation standards, program evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Uphold policies related to academic integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.

University Responsibilities:

• University Responsibilities as per the Faculty handbook
• Attend nursing program faculty meetings, as indicated.
• Attend course or level meetings, as appropriate.
• Participate in faculty governance, commencement, nursing pinning, and other university ceremonies
• Participate in annual faculty evaluation and goal setting processes, consistent with rank and in accordance with the Faculty Handbook

Physical Requirements and Workload:

• Part-time faculty appointment (e.g., 0.5 FTE), with workload aligned to institutional faculty policies.
• Responsibilities primarily focused on student support, advising, and programmatic collaboration rather than didactic course instruction.
• Participation in designated faculty meetings, orientation activities, and relevant program initiatives.
• Presence on campus required; limited remote work may be permitted per institutional policy.