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Academic Success Coach, Nursing

Appalachian State University
United States, North Carolina, Boone
287 Rivers Street (Show on map)
Oct 30, 2024
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Position Title Academic Success Coach, Nursing
Location Boone, NC
Faculty Rank No
Provide Rank N/A
Position Number 0A0191
Department Department of Nursing - 273300
Position Summary Information


Minimum Qualifications

  • A professional registered nurse (RN) with a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution is required.
  • A minimum of two calendar years or the equivalent of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse.
  • Strong medical-surgical background.
  • Excellent clinical and communication skills.

License/Certification Required
Current unrestricted and unencumbered RN license in North Carolina or compact state
Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher in education, instructional technology, nursing or related field preferred. Prior post-secondary teaching, counseling, or advising experience is preferred.
  • Preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education, student academic success coaching and evaluation and/or student mentoring.
  • Clinical expertise or education in multiple clinical areas is preferred, must have a strong medical/surgical background.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
With approximately 560 enrolled students, the Department of Nursing prepares nurse leaders and providers to advance the nursing profession through education, scholarship and practice in service to the community. Programs include the pre-licensure BSN, the online RN to BSN, and the online MSN with a concentration in nursing education. All programs are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( CCNE). The Department is in the process of developing a new DNP Nurse Practitioner program to begin in fall of 2025.

The Nurse Academic Coach will help create positive learning environments for students in accordance with the educational objectives of the course/program and help to develop and implement learning improvement plans to facilitate educational progression, reduce attrition, and foster greater levels of personal responsibility and academic self-efficacy for undergraduate nursing students.
Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • Serves as a role model for professionalism and nursing excellence.
  • Coordinates and facilitates open lab sessions for reinforcement of skill attainment.
  • Is proficient at identifying and addressing barriers to student success and satisfaction on an individual basis.
  • Assists course faculty and students in creation and implementation of student learning improvement plans, maintaining records and confidentiality.
  • Coordinates with course faculty to create support services that follow best practices.
  • Provides information about college academic and personal resources as necessary.
  • Provides support and remediation for at-risk students and student performance issues.
  • Promotes optimal communication skill development in nursing students.
  • Evaluates and reports academic success trends.
  • Proactively develops and coordinates student group study sessions.
  • Provides general academic coaching on study skills, time management, and methods for improving academic performance.
  • Serves as a proctor for standardized testing, course testing makeups and test remediation with input from course faculty.
  • Maintains required competencies as determined by Appalachian State University, the Department of Nursing and North Carolina (or compact state) Board of Nursing.

Type of Position Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type 1.00
Work Schedule/Hours Standard is M-F, 8-5. Monday through Friday, Some occasional evenings and weekends maybe required during special events.
Number of Hours Per Week 40
Number of Months Per Year 12
Mandatory Staff No
Suggested Salary Range $65,000 - $75,000
Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Posting Details Information


Posting Date 10/30/2024
Closing Date 12/04/2024
Open Until Filled No
Evaluation of Applications Begins 12/04/2024
Proposed Date of Hire 01/05/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
A complete application will include the following attachments:

  • CV/Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Reference List with contact information included

Search Chair Name Gregory Marler
Search Chair Email marlergs@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/48542
Posting Number 201501521P
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