Faculty Academic Coach Success, BSN Program

Faculty Academic Coach for Success BSN Program
• St Louis, MO, United States

Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) - School of Nursing is seeking a Faculty Academic Coach for Success (FACS) beginning in July 2026. The role of the FACS is to coordinate and implement activities that are designed to improve student retention, persistence, successful completion of program learning outcomes, and NCLEX‑RN first time past rates.

The FACS works collaboratively with students and faculty to identify academic barriers, develop actionable success plans, and monitor student progress. The FACS must maintain an on‑campus presence for student support and engagement. A flexible work‑life balance is an important part of the culture at the School of Nursing. The ability to work remotely is negotiated with the Dean of nursing on an individual basis.

Annual teaching requirement is negotiated with the Dean of Nursing.

• Help students with goal setting, time‑management skills, test‑taking strategies, and other general advising.
• Develops actionable success and remediation plans tailored to each student's unique needs.
• Coordinates academic and non‑academic student referrals to appropriate support services (Peer Tutoring, Faculty Mentor, library or writing resources, counseling, wellness center, etc.).
• Monitors students' progress toward goals and conducts follow‑up assessments; maintains documentation of student interactions.
• Effectively communicates updates with stakeholders (student, faculty, advisor, SAC, program administrator).
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the success and remediation plans, uses student data to inform any modifications, and communicates with students, faculty, and program administrator.
• Participates in mid‑term and end‑of‑term program alignment meetings.

Required:

• A graduate degree in nursing.
• Unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in Missouri (a compact state).
• Three or more years of experience as a registered professional nurse.
• Evidence of previous teaching experience.
• Effective interpersonal skills and cultural awareness.
• CPR certification.

Preferred:

• Doctoral Degree in Nursing or related field.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and to use hands to type on computer, operate office equipment and handle books, files, documents, etc.

Must be able to talk and hear to answer phones and when assisting others. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and to stoop or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift objects weighing from 10 – 30 pounds and possibly up to 50 pounds. Close vision needed to use computer. Must have distance vision and depth perception for safety purposes.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment in this position is characteristic of a normal office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild to moderate.

At times, the position requirements will require the ability to produce results in a fast‑paced environment. Independence and autonomy with little direct supervision is required. Professional mannerisms are expected as a representative of the university. This position requires leadership and the ability to accept performance feedback.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed; the employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) – St. Louis, as an educational institution and as an employer, values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Accordingly, the University prohibits and will not engage in discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, disability, or veteran status.