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Essential Duties

Academic Support:

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to identify students in need of academic support.
• Provide academic counseling and advising to nursing students to help them set and achieve academic goals.
• Assist students in developing study skills, time management, and test-taking strategies.
• Monitor referrals for progress and provide intervention as necessary to address challenges.

Wellness Promotion:

• Develop and implement wellness programs that address the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of undergraduate nursing students.
• Offer resources and workshops on stress management, self-care, resiliency, and work-life balance.
• Provide student connections to campus resources.
• Organize activities that promote a sense of community and belonging.

Retention Initiatives:

• Identify factors that may contribute to student attrition and work to develop strategies for improving retention among identified, at-risk undergraduate nursing students.
• Connect students with appropriate counseling services, healthcare resources, or community support systems when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality while adhering to institutional policies and regulations.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Keep detailed records of student interactions and interventions.
• Prepare reports on student success and wellness initiatives, including outcomes and recommendations.
• Use data to assess program effectiveness and make continuous improvements.
• Participates in research with guidance and as times permits.

Other:

• Represents the Department of Nursing when opportunity arises or as assigned.
• Serves on committees, when assigned.
• Participates in community and professional organizations.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned by the department chair or dean.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Current unencumbered registered nursing licensure to practice in Mississippi and other states where clinical students practice.
• Competent in nursing knowledge and practice as evidenced by records and job performance.
• At least one year experience in nursing service.
• Meets current clinical agency requirements (such as criminal background check, drug screen, immunizations, etc.).
• Knowledge of nursing education programs and the challenges faced by nursing students
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; strong data management skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Knowledge of student support services and resources
• Sensitivity to diverse student populations and cultural backgrounds.

Job Description Summary

Full-time, 10 month faculty, grant-funded position in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. A minimum of a master’s degree in nursing, an unencumbered Mississippi RN license, a satisfactory criminal background check, and experience working with nursing students of all backgrounds and skill levels is preferred.The Undergraduate Nursing Student Success and Wellness Coordinator is responsible for supporting the academic and personal development of undergraduate, pre-licensure, nursing students in order to enhance their overall academic success and well-being. This role involves implementing evidence-based programs and initiatives aimed at promoting student success, providing guidance and resources for academic achievement, and fostering a supportive and healthy learning environment for nursing students. Employment for this position is contingent upon the availability of grant funds (expected duration until September 2026).