NCLEX Academic Success Coach

Tallahassee State College (TSC), recently recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges for 2025, is seeking a dedicated professional to join the Healthcare Professions Division as an NCLEX Academic Success Coach.

About the role

This full-time position is ideal for new or early-career nurses with excellent NCLEX test-taking skills, strong communication abilities, and a passion for helping students succeed. The role focuses on coaching students to develop effective test-taking strategies, building clinical judgment, and navigating NCLEX-aligned tools such as ATI or HESI.

Responsibilities

• Coach nursing students on NCLEX test-taking strategies, question analysis, and clinical judgment.
• Provide one-on-one and group sessions to build confidence and improve exam performance.
• Support students in interpreting ATI or HESI results and using ATI or HESI study resources.
• Help students create individualized study plans and remediation outlines.
• Monitor student progress and maintain coaching notes in a confidential and organized manner.
• Deliver short workshops on study skills, time management, and exam preparation.
• Collaborate with faculty to identify common content gaps and provide suggested strategies to support student mastery.
• Support faculty-identified at-risk students by providing structured follow-ups and encouraging consistent engagement with study plans.
• Provide individual and group tutoring focused on NCLEX question analysis, rationales, and study planning.

Requirements

• An active or eligible RN license.
• An ADN or BSN from an accredited nursing program.
• A strong NCLEX performance (e.g., first-attempt pass or high proficiency with NCLEX-style items).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly teach clinical rationales.

Qualifications

Preference will be given to individuals with:

• Experience in tutoring or mentoring peers in nursing school.
• Familiarity with ATI, HESI, or other NCLEX preparation platforms.
• Experience in student support, coaching, or academic service.

Benefits

• Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Generous leave policy, including paid holidays plus winter and spring breaks.
• Collaborative and inspiring campus community.
• Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning.
• Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.

Pay

Competitive salary of $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 annually.

About Us

Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and in-demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your College of Choice.