Advising Assistant for Undergraduate Nursing

Summary

Position Title

Advising Assistant for Undergraduate Nursing

Department

Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences (BRCHS)/ Keigwin School of Nursing (KSON)

Status

Full Time/Exempt

Position 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.

Essential Job Duties

• 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.

Special Skills

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

Work Conditions

• Primarily indoors except when traveling between campus buildings
• Some off-campus travel may be required
• Work is performed under minimum supervision and requires incumbent to exercise independence and discretion

Physical Requirements

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

Prerequisites Required for Position

Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Work Experience: Training 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a University environment
• Knowledge of the nursing profession and educational requirements
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written

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

Qualified and interested applicants should submit letter of interest emphasizing experience and potential, a
curriculum vitae, Jacksonville University application, and three letters of reference and unofficial transcripts via email to: nursingsearch@ju.edu.