Nursing Educational/Retention Specialist

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title
Nursing Educational/Retention Specialist

Reports To and Evaluated by
Associate Dean of Nursing

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required. Active Illinois RN license. A minimum of two years teaching experience is required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. May be available to work some evenings. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, fairness, respect, responsibility, tolerance and truth.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Nursing. Bilingual (English/Spanish), Experience with education, bridge programs, and program implementation.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of Nursing, the Educational Specialist is responsible for learning and retention of students in the Nursing department. The Educational Specialist assists in student registration, student orientation, tutoring, and preparation for the NCLEX . Listed below are the additional duties of this job description. The Educational Specialist is dedicated to conducting activities in a manner that promotes student success and lifelong learning. Works closely with the Morton College Nursing Faculty to assure that learning needs are met for the Nursing and CNA students.

Specific Job Duties

• Develop and implement innovative programs for Nursing and contextualize learning classes in compliance with content standards. Assist and collaborate in the development and management of comprehensive programming of services designed to increase student retention.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff to coordinate learning needs of students.
• Works with Associate Dean of Nursing to organize and facilitate student assessment, orientation, registration, and tutoring.
• Delivers contextualized learning to various Nursing and CNA classes according to program innovation. Assists in developing and implementing supplemental instructional programs.
• Assists Associate Dean of Nursing with special projects as assigned by the department.
• Assists Associate Dean of Nursing with the collection and interpretation of data for reporting and program evaluation needs including student and alumni surveys.
• In collaboration with the Associate Dean of Nursing Program and faculty, reviews textbooks, software, and technology tools to determine most appropriate materials for curriculum and classes.
• Participates in Advisory Board meeting, when requested by Associate Dean of Nursing Program.
• Collaborates with other departments to implement robust bridge programs for retention.
• Collaborates with local high schools to create bridge and/or cohort programs for the Nursing and CNA programs.
• Incorporates current nursing program retention initiatives into the nursing programs.
• Works closely with nursing tutors and other retention staff to provide students effective learning plans.
• Academic coaching as needed.
• Assists with boot camps and orientation.
• Develops PowerPoints for presentations and in-services.
• Develops and maintains resources for Nursing and CNA students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Range
$60-65k annually

Posting Details

Posting Detail

Posting Number
P00334PU

Desired Start Date
03/05/2024

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
11/03/2021

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Morton College is dedicated to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best diverse talent to join our team. Minorities, women, individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for employment opportunities.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
   • Morton "careers" website
   • Internal posting
   • Monster
   • Careerbuilder
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Higher Ed jobs
   • HACU
   • newspaper/trade journal
   • LinkedIn
2. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other
3. * What is the highest degree completed?
   • H.S. Diploma
   • Associates
   • Bachelors
   • Masters
   • PhD
4. * Do you have an IL RN License?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Are you at State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant, currently receiving a monthly annuity, or plan to apply for a retirement annuity under SURS within the next three (3) months?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts
2. Letters of Recommendation
3. Curriculum Vitae