Advising Assistant for Undergraduate Nursing

Summary

Position Title

Advising Assistant for Undergraduate Nursing

Department

Keigwin School of Nursing/Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences

Position Reports to (Position Title)

Assistant Director Enrollment & Advising for Undergraduate Nursing

Status

Full Time/Exempt

Job Summary

The Enrollment & Advising Assistant for the Undergraduate Programs in the Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences works in a team-based environment to assist in admissions, enrollment, and advising for students in the campus-based undergraduate nursing programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Duties/Responsibilities

• Complete task assigned by the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Enrollment in the admissions processes for programs in the Keigwin School of Nursing undergraduate programs.
• Evaluate applicants for admission to the Keigwin School of Nursing undergraduate graduate programs.
• Assist in orientation activities for each entering cohort.
• Assist the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Enrollment to counsel students regarding eligibility, course schedule recommendations, and progression in undergraduate nursing
  programs.
• Assist in the advising of undergraduate nursing students for registration, program progression, and fulfillment of degree requirements.
• Serve as a liaison to faculty for undergraduate nursing programs.
• Assist in the collection of metrics regarding undergraduate nursing students’ race, ethnicity, gender, employment as necessary for accreditation and university reporting.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Enrollment.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• .Critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Word and Excel

Education, Certificates, Licenses, & Experience

• Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum Work Experience: will train
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in a University environment
  • Knowledge of the nursing profession and educational requirements
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machines
• Near vision sufficient to read written communications and computer display screens
• Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and by phone

Important Note

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae, three current written letters of recommendation, and a completed Jacksonville University Application to:
Keigwin School of Nursing
Email: KSONSearch@ju.edu