Academic Success Coordinator

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Serves as the academic advisor and student success coordinator for the College of Nursing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works individually with nursing pathway and/or ADN nursing students in identifying courses to build a matriculation plan and assist them in assessing educational goals;
• Meets regularly with students to review academic history, assess academic performance and adjust academic plans;
• Utilizes the Fairmont State University Undergraduate Catalog and provides information on school/departmental procedures to ensure accurate information is being provided to the students;
• Advocates on behalf of the student when necessary, this includes but is not limited to referring students to other offices or resources when personal situations impeded the students' academic success;
• Represents the College of Nursing at recruiting events, which sometimes are scheduled in the evenings and/or weekends;
• Represents the College of Nursing at all orientation events and back to school events and helps prepare schedules ahead of time;
• Provides timely, appropriate and accurate information on majors, admissions requirements, career information, resources and follow-up;
• Calculates grade point averages and deficiency points;
• Presents students with alternative academic programs as appropriate and warranted;
• Assists students in identifying and analyzing solutions to academic concerns/problems;
• Develops, hosts, and presents academic information workshops;
• Interprets the University catalog along with competitive program requirements for the purposes of advising;
• Identifies and provides intensive advising for academically at-risk students, students with disabilities, athletes, and transfer students;
• Uses web services and software programs such as Banner, Felix, Degree Works, Microsoft Office, email, College of Nursing w drive, Blackboard, TaskStream, and TutorTrac;
• Responds to student inquiries and communicates via email, phone, letters, and/or in person in regards to admissions criteria, application procedures, and general questions;
• Reviews and maintains case notes on each student interaction, ensuring strict security and confidentiality;
• Establishes and/or maintains a record keeping system and enters data into records or into system databases as appropriate and as needed;
• Performs periodic evaluations of the advisees to assess their educational needs and perception of the services provided, satisfaction of the staff, and values of the services offered;
• Participates in departmental and institutional committees and groups that develop programs, responses, and interventions for students;
• Meets with supervisor to resolve issues and concerns;
• Utilizes a combination of intrusive, developmental, prescriptive, and appreciative advising techniques to empower students in formulating and clarifying life, career, and educational goals;
• Promotes the development of suitable educational plans and options consistent with their life and career plans;
• Supports and guides students in developing effective decision-making skills;
• Helps to identify environmental conditions that may negatively influence student academic achievement and works to neutralize such conditions;
• Focuses on retention of students and their academic success; at key times, focuses on students recovering from academic warnings/probations/suspensions.
• Assist in management of the College of Nursing website, and,
• Performs other appropriate duties as necessary and as assigned.