Nursing Success Coach

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE:                             Part-time Nursing Success Coach

REPORTS TO:              Director of Nursing

SUMMARY

• Under direct supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Nursing Success Coach is responsible for providing supplemental learning in order to promote the retention of nursing students. The Nursing Success Coach will coach and mentor students with the aim of facilitating their success in reaching their goal of becoming a nurse. This position will work closely with the Retention Specialist, Year One Coordinator and Year Two Coordinator to ensure that learning needs are met for a diverse population of learners. The Nursing Success Coach should be dedicated to conducting activities in a manner that promotes student success and lifelong learning.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Availability to tutor after normal classroom hours (late afternoons, evenings, weekends).
• Meet with students individually and in small groups to reinforce and support their understanding of content taught in nursing courses.
• Assist students in applying nursing concepts and critically thinking about course content and how it applies on exams, in lab/simulation, and clinical.
• Use available assessments, information from faculty/Retention Specialist and student input to help target areas of student need. Adapt tutoring methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and abilities.
• Motivate, support, and empower students to expand their subject area confidence and assist them in defining academic success and monitoring progress.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and participation.
  Develop content-related tutoring materials in collaboration with faculty.
• Develop rapport and maintain contact with students, faculty, advisors, and campus services.
• Encourage thoughtful, self-reflective assessment.
• Promote cooperation and mutual respect among students.
• Maintain student confidentiality at all times.
• Assist Retention Specialist in tracking student success.
• Refer students to other New Mexico Junior College support services as needed.
• Support the stated mission, policies, and procedures of New Mexico Junior College.
• May serve on various campus committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Nothing contained herein shall limit the President in assigning the employee to any of the various college activities for which he/she would be qualified in order to meet the needs of New Mexico Junior College.

• **All tutoring/coaching/mentoring activities will be conducted in the

New Mexico Junior College Allied Health Building. **

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience
• Active New Mexico Registered Nursing license or Multi-state license
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to FERPA policies in accordance with New Mexico Junior College’s policies and procedures
• Ability to demonstrate a respectful, supportive, and non-discriminatory attitude towards nursing students and faculty
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere and collaborate with nursing faculty regarding student needs and strategies for retention
• Excellent communication skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of College and department policies and procedures.

Additional Information:

In compliance with federal law, all individuals hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

To apply:
Submit the NMJC application form via the NMJC website ( a letter of application (cover letter), resume, and three references with current addresses and telephone numbers.