Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.

APPLICATION STATUS

Your application status will be updated throughout the review process.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include working days, evenings and/or weekends.

May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland.

Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." All international credential evaluations must be conducted by one of the companies affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES®) in order to be considered for a faculty position. Applicants bear the responsibility of requesting, paying associated fees, and obtaining an original transcript evaluation for submission to the Office of Human Resources. Please refer to the NACES® website for further information (www.naces.org).

Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.

This is a security sensitive position and requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

The Nursing Student Success Coach provides support for students to promote student success in the Nursing Programs. The Succes Coach will engage nursing students in a variety of services and activities to ensure progress towards graduation and program completion. This position works collaboratively with faculty and other college staff in support of student needs. Must be flexible with ability to work days, nights, and/or weekends with the understanding available hours will be based on the needs of the program, not to exceed 19 hours per week. Must also understand a minimum number of hours is not guaranteed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with diverse group of nursing students experiencing academic difficulty.
• Prescribes specific, appropriate and justified learning strategies
• Plans and implements data driven remediation and tutoring programs
• Responds to faculty/staff submitted Early Alerts and supports students in establishing goals to promote success
• Acts as a liaison for academic support services such as tutoring, library services, and distance learning support
• Acts as a liaison between various student affairs areas such as Counseling, Student Disability Services, Career Services and Financial Aid
• Assists faculty and staff in identifying trends and researching best practices in student persistence and completion
• Provides individual tutoring services to nursing students assisting them with study skill development particularly as it relates to the nursing field
• Identifies gaps in services based on best practices in retention and creates programs to improve student success
• Identifies specific cohort groups with targeted interventions
• Creates, disseminates and collects student surveys aimed at providing feedback on program and/or students' needs

Other duties may be assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The incumbent typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to twenty (20) pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• One (1) year of clinical nursing experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently with little direction.
• Ability to work independently according to established schedules and to complete assignments and projects, as per defined timelines.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with students, and college employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to handle sensitive and extensive confidential data.
• Proficient in the use of e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, video conferencing and presentation software and use of the Internet to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Science in Nursing
• Experience in tutoring and mentoring
• Bilingual – English/Spanish

Organization

Located just southwest of the Houston, TX Metroplex, Alvin College is a public, comprehensive institution with a strong educational heritage and a continued commitment to providing high-quality learning experiences for all students. In addition to its well-established two-year programs, Alvin College now offers bachelor’s degree opportunities, expanding pathways for students to achieve their academic and career goals.

Alvin College exists to improve the lives of its constituents by providing affordable, accessible, high quality and innovative academic, technical and cultural educational opportunities for the diverse communities it serves. As a premier college that provides high-quality academic, technical and cultural programs, Alvin College's focus will be to promote student success, enhance quality of life and support economic development.

Alvin College has been listed in the top 150 community colleges in America as ranked by the Aspen Institute 2011, 2013, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2025 (Colleges nominated every other year).

Alvin College is accountable for its mission within the limitations of its physical and financial resources, is an equal opportunity institution, and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.