The Nursing Department supports Halifax Community College’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities by preparing students to achieve academic, professional, and personal goals in service to a diverse and global society. The department promotes student learning, safe clinical practice, continuous program improvement, and partnerships that support workforce needs in the region.
The Nursing Student Success Coach is a part-time, non-instructional position that supports pre-licensure nursing students through academic coaching, individualized success planning, remediation support, and group learning strategies. The position assists students with study skills, time management, test-taking strategies, preparation for nursing courses and standardized exams, and use of academic resources aligned with program outcomes. The position collaborates with nursing faculty and program leadership to support student progression, retention, and success while maintaining appropriate documentation of coaching contacts and remediation plans.
Essential Functions:
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Provide individual and group academic coaching and support to pre-licensure nursing students based on identified learning needs, course expectations, assessment data, and faculty referrals.
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Support students in developing effective study skills, time management strategies, test-taking approaches, resource utilization habits, and preparation strategies for nursing courses and standardized assessments.
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Assist students with learning support in nursing content areas such as pathophysiology, pharmacology, fundamentals of nursing, and other nursing courses as assigned and within the coach’s scope of expertise.
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Use student performance data, interview techniques, and academic coaching conversations to identify strengths, learning barriers, and areas for improvement.
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Develop individualized student success or remediation plans in collaboration with the student and, when appropriate, faculty or program leadership.
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Meet with students on a regular basis to monitor progress, reinforce agreed-upon strategies, and document utilization of remediation or support plans.
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Provide academic support to re-entry students as assigned by program leadership.
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Provide consistent guidance to students that aligns with course content, program outcomes, faculty expectations, and professional nursing standards.
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Maintain documentation of coaching contacts, remediation plans, progress updates, and related student success activities in accordance with program procedures.
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Communicate relevant student success feedback to faculty and program leadership while maintaining confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
Faculty Assignments Other Than Instruction
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Maintain awareness of pre-licensure nursing program learning outcomes, course expectations, retention goals, and student success resources.
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Maintain accurate attendance and scholastic records of students
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Develop advisement initiatives that result in student success and retention.
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Assist with recruitment, advisement, retention, student outreach, and progression support activities.
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Submit required reports and updates related to student coaching, remediation activities, and outcomes.
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Support educational program quality by contributing to the College’s Quality Enhancement Plan.
Other Duties as Assigned
Performs other related duties that are consistent with the purpose of the position, the employee’s classification, and the operational needs of the College.
Competencies: Knowledge, skills and attributes required in this position? What educational background is needed to perform these duties and responsibilities? What kind of work experience is needed? What kinds of tools or equipment are utilized?
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Knowledge of nursing concepts, pre-licensure nursing education, student learning needs, and academic success strategies.
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Ability to coach students using a supportive, structured, and accountability-oriented approach.
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Ability to interpret student performance information and help students develop practical strategies for improvement.
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Effective written and verbal communication skills, including active listening and the ability to provide constructive feedback.
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Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences in a professional, respectful, and student-centered manner.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records and coaching information.
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Skill in documentation, follow-up, organization, and timely communication with students, faculty, and program leadership.
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Solution-oriented approach to student support, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Current unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina, or licensure in another state with eligibility to obtain North Carolina licensure.
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Minimum of two calendar years of full-time clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
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Associate degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution or nursing program recognized by the appropriate accrediting/regulatory body.
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Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to use technology systems required for documentation, communication, and student support.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
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Post-secondary teaching, tutoring, coaching, remediation, or student success experience, preferably in a pre-licensure nursing program.
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Experience with evaluation of learning outcomes, patient safety initiatives, clinical-based education, simulation-based learning support, or standardized exam preparation.
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Experience using learning management, retention, assessment, or student success platforms.
Note: Licenses and/or certifications used for credentialing purposes must be maintained in current status by the employee unless otherwise stated by College policy or applicable regulatory requirements.
Language Skills
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Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.
Mathematical Skills
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Ability to perform basic math computations including adding, subtracting, multiplying and averaging all units of measure.
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Ability to compute fractions, percentages and decimals.
Reasoning Ability
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Ability to use effective critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Computer Skills
Ability to demonstrate proficiency or, within a timely manner, be able to achieve proficiency in a Windows environment. Knowledge of email systems, Microsoft Office Applications, Blackboard, Aviso (Watermark) Retention, and other PC/web-based and simulation tools.
Equipment
Computer, telephone, printer/copier/scanner, email, Microsoft Office applications, learning management systems, and standard office technology.
Work Environment
The conditions below are described to identify the work environment and physical activities that are generally associated with successful performance of the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
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Regularly performs work at a computer workstation and uses standard office and academic support technology.
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Regularly communicates and exchanges accurate information in person, by telephone, through virtual platforms, and in writing.
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Occasionally moves about offices, classrooms, laboratories, campus locations, and meeting spaces.
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Work may require periods of computer use, student meetings, data review, and participation in group coaching or learning support sessions.
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Occasionally requires lifting (10-15 pounds), repetitious finger and wrist movement, and reaching both high and low.
Travel is an expected part of the job.
How to Apply
MUST READ Special Instructions and Additional Information to Applicants:
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
Resumes are not accepted in lieu of state applications. "See Attached Resume", etc. will result in an incomplete application. Resumes, cover letters, and all transcripts listed on application must be uploaded with your application or this will also result in an incomplete application. Official transcripts must be submitted to the Human Resources Director within (15) days upon hiring. All applications must be submitted directly via our online application system at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/halifaxcc.
Applications submitted through third party sites will not be accepted. Application packets for employment must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of state applications. "See Attached Resume", etc. will result in an incomplete application. Resumes, cover letters, and all transcripts listed on application must be uploaded with your application. To receive credit, all relevant experience must be included in the work history section of the application.
Any information omitted from the application but included in the resume will not be considered for qualifying credit. Persons eligible for Veteran's Preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214.
Please note that the Human Resources Office is unable to respond to individual requests for confirmation of application receipt or updates on the status of applications. Applicants should refer to the online application portal for available status information.
Candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted directly.
This position will be open until filled.