JOB SUMMARY:

To provide academic, career, and psychological support services through individual and group counseling and workshops.

This position supports the educational mission of the School of Nursing, Office of Student Affairs/Admissions by acting as Academic Advisor and Student Retention Coordinator.  As Academic Advisor/ Retention Coordinator, this individual serves as a resource to both students and faculty in matters related to student test taking strategies, time management, and preparation for national licensure (NCLEX-RN©).  In addition, this position will support the mission and objectives of the Admissions and Recruitment programs. 

MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:

§      Collaborates with faculty and students to develop and facilitate undergraduate and graduate academic counseling and retention program.

§      Establishes clear procedures to assist faculty and students regarding indications for referral to academic counseling using Student Early Alert Tracking System (SEATS)

§      Develops and facilitates content specific workshops on topics such as test taking, study skills, time management, stress management, self esteem, and other student success areas.

§      Provides group sessions related to study skills, test-taking strategies, and time management.

§      Assesses students for non-academic stressors that may have an impact upon academic progress and make appropriate referrals.

§      Provides and/or identifies appropriate resource persons to provide support services/remediation for participants as requested.

§      Maintains accurate records related to academic counseling.

§      Consults with faculty regarding improvements in the advising program determined by best practices related to academic advising.

§      Assists in the development and facilitation of a review program to prepare participants for board exams.

§      Practices ongoing evaluation of the academic advising program.

§      Provides advisement of all students.

§      Provides academic counseling services to students during evening and weekend hours, as needed.

§      Assists with preadmission advising by reviewing applications, transcripts & admissions files.

§      Provides program information to potential applicants, current students, staff, faculty and administrators.

§      Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

§      Performs related duties as required. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

§      Bachelor’s degree in nursing, education, psychology, or related field

§      Exceptional written & verbal communication skills

§      Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously 

EQUIPMENT: 

Standard office equipment. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 

Standard office working environment.   

OTHER: 

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code. 

 ANY QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER.

 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION UNIVERSITY