Nursing Academic Specialist - Manager

About the Role

We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning, offering a diverse and inclusive work environment where respect and open interchange of ideas are central. This ground-based position is located at our Knoxville, TN Campus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and support to the Nursing Academic Specialist (NAS) team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality academic coaching.
• Oversee and manage the professional development of NAS staff to maintain up-to-date knowledge of nursing education trends and best practices.
• Ensure NAS team compliance with multi-state licensure requirements and oversee timely renewals.
• Conduct annual performance reviews for NAS staff and provide ongoing feedback and coaching.
• Develop and implement strategies for tracking quarterly retention measures, analyzing data to identify trends, and making data-driven recommendations for student success initiatives.
• Track NAS metrics such as number of student appointments scheduled and fulfilled, content creation, student retention, and outcomes.
• Support instruction and remediation in didactic concepts.
• Demonstrate accurate knowledge of concepts tested by the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN exams.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to provide targeted interventions and support for students struggling with academic performance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of NCLEX requirements, nursing education trends, and best practices for student outcomes.
• Coordinate and assist with the identification or development of NCLEX preparation materials and analyze the effectiveness of those resources.
• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of student success initiatives, making recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Develop and provide student workshops and study sessions.
• Provide 1:1 student support with nursing concepts.
• Facilitate communication between faculty, students, and administration regarding academic performance and program improvements.
• Participate as a stakeholder in the continuous quality improvement of the nursing curriculum.
• Provide group and individual support for NCLEX prep.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active unencumbered license to practice professional nursing; compact multi-state license required.
• Master’s or higher degree in nursing is required.
• Minimum three years of full-time clinical experience in a professional setting as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience as an educator in post-secondary education required.
• Experience in a supervisory or managerial role preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of current evidence-based professional nursing practice.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and management skills.
• Excellent public speaking and oral communication skills to effectively mentor and guide students and staff.
• Proficiency in computers (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint & Adobe).
• Proficiency in Canvas LMS and ATI platforms.
• Strong organizational and data analysis skills to track quarterly retention measures and performance outcomes.

Benefits

• Front-loaded PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Contribution