The University of North Georgia Hiring for Student Success Coordinator ABSNT Faculty at UNG – Gainesville Full Time

Job Title: Student Success Coordinator ABSNT Faculty
Location: UNG – Gainesville
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 262860
About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university’s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Student Success Coordinator ABSNT Faculty. The Department of Nursing Student Success Coordinator will mentor nursing students throughout their collegiate career from matriculation to graduation. This faculty is integrally involved with many facets of a student’s academic, personal, and future professional success by providing academic, nursing career, and life coaching. In addition to advising and student advocacy, they will participate in teaching, manage coaching resources, and facilitate professional development and campus engagement. The student success coordinator will, in conjunction with other university departments, support the implementation of University of North Georgia’s four pillars of student success:1) academic success; 2) financial stability; 3) health and well-being; and 4) sense of belonging and engagement.

Responsibilities

Student Advocacy and Coaching -50%

• Supports and coaches students with academic, career, and personal development.

Academic Coaching:

• Proactively mentor students through the process of formulating a personalized education plan, utilizing a variety of academic coaching strategies including one-on-one and group coaching.

• Work closely with the faculty to support student success in and out of the classroom.

• Develop written and electronic informational materials used to advise students.

• Coach students (including academically at-risk students) on goal setting, academic success skills, time management, and utilizing appropriate academic resources.

• Assist students in navigating university policies, procedures, and resources.

• Work with the DON/CHSP Institutional Effectiveness Coordinator and the UNG Department of Institutional Effectiveness to monitor student progress toward graduation; and extract, analyze, and report on student progress, utilizing available databases and resources (D2L. Evolve, Lippincott, DocuCare).

Career Advising:

• Support and assist students in their career decision making process.

• Help students develop a professional identity, including resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skills, and strategic job searching skills.

Personal Development

• Assist students with developing a holistic approach to education that embodies UNG Core Values for Student Success while at the same time promotes student well-being and growth as a leader.

Teaching and Management of Coaching Resources-20%

• In addition to teaching, the Student Success Coordinator will undertake additional projects that will contribute significantly to student success.Projects will be assigned and selected based on personal interests and skills as well as institutional needs.

• Teach select courses in the Department of Nursing.

• Organize and manage course materials and assignments utilizing D2L/UNG¿s Learning Management System

• Collaborate with teaching team(s) to create and continuously improve curriculum.

• Develop student success seminars and workshops for DON faculty professional development.

Professional Development and Campus Engagement-30%

• Engage in professional development, campus-wide initiatives, and program assessment related to student learning, student success, academic advising, and the nursing profession.

• Service

• Actively participate in Student Success Engagement meetings and initiatives

• Serve on teams for select student development initiatives and programs such as student activities, orientation, commencement, welcome activities and other special events.

• Serve on teams and collaborate with other professional groups.

• Service on university-wide committees or groups as needed.

Scholarship

• Continue professional development and scholarly activity in the field of nursing and academic advising to maintain knowledge of trends and best practices (e.g. membership in professional associations, attendance at conferences and seminars, write and publish articles).

Required Qualifications

• Minimum requirements are doctorate in nursing and active registered nursing license in Georgia.
• Three or more years in secondary or college-level teaching experience
• Experience with nursing education program accreditation
• One or more years of higher education advising experience.
• The desire and ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
• Experience tracking and interpreting data relevant to their work and using that information for work and process improvement.
• Familiarity with student records databases and electronic resources (e.g., D2L, Brightspace Learning Management System).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate self-motivation, excellent time management, and organization skills.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This role is considered a position of trust.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

Special Applicant Instructions

• If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.