Nursing Academic Specialist

About the role

West Coast University is seeking a Nursing Academic Specialist to guide nursing students through workshops, remediation sessions, group tutorials, and one‑on‑one meetings. The specialist will integrate ATI tools, develop test‑taking and study‑skill strategies, collaborate with faculty on course improvements, identify and support students at risk, and assess the effectiveness of persistence initiatives. Professional development and staying current with research and best practices are also key components of the role.

Responsibilities

• Support student learning through workshops, remediation sessions, group tutorials, and one‑on‑one meetings to improve course performance.
• Ensure full integration of ATI tools and resources in all student meetings to enhance remediation and concept understanding.
• Create methods for integrating strategies that increase test‑taking, study, and note‑taking skills to boost course performance.
• Collaborate with faculty to identify course weaknesses and develop innovative initiatives to address them.
• Collaborate with faculty to identify students at risk for persistence issues and develop action plans to address their needs.
• Identify students at risk through data‑tracking platforms and develop interventions to address challenges to core course success and persistence.
• Assess the effectiveness of course‑specific persistence strategies and progress toward mutually established objectives with students.
• Participate in professional development and organizations to maintain an understanding of current ideas, research, and practices; attend meetings, workshops, and seminars to enrich personal growth, knowledge, and skill in student learning and persistence.
• Evaluate data such as proctored assessments, time in tutorial sessions, and pre/post tests on comprehensive predictors to appropriately advise the Manager of Persistence and Outcomes, Nursing.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing, education, or administration (required).
• Professional nursing licensure (required).
• Minimum of two years as a Registered Nurse providing direct patient care or equivalent experience and/or education.
• Education and experience must align with state regulations and comply with the rules of state authorization agencies.

Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience with online learning management systems to engage student learning.
• Knowledge of technological support and delivery of program area services.
• Understanding of compliance with state, federal, and local laws/regulations, including state Board of Healthcare requirements.