"Tutor and Retention Coordinator for the BSN Prelicensure Program"

Tutor and Retention Coordinator for the BSN Prelicensure Program

Company: La Salle University

Job Location: Philadelphia, 19141

Category: Tutors and Learning Resources

Type: Full-Time

Department: 231100 - Nursing Undergraduate

Position Summary

The Tutor and Retention Coordinator for the BSN Prelicensure Program is responsible for working with faculty and undergraduate prelicensure students to increase the retention of students from enrollment to graduation and to improve and maintain first time NCLEX-RN® exam pass rates at or above the national average.

Essential Duties

• Assess learning needs of undergraduate prelicensure students.
• Identify key areas of focus for ongoing programs of remediation.
• Collaborate with faculty to identify at risk students early in the term to assist in improving their academic performance.
• Assist students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them on a regular basis to clarify learning problems and work on study skills.
• Develop individualized learning contracts for students.
• Develop and implement a schedule of regular individual and group educational sessions.
• Maintains all records required to document student's attendance and academic progress.
• Determine student's needs for assistance in other areas such as counseling and refer as necessary.
• Teach as needed in line with position requirements
• Arrange or assist in arranging various special academic programs which are in addition to normal tutorial sessions.
• Research methods to increase student performance on standardized exams.
• Select appropriate learning resources for use in the tutoring center.
• Collect data on program outcomes in consultation with the Chair of the Undergraduate Nursing Program and the Acting Dean for the SONHS.
• Implement a plan for monitoring outcomes of program.
• Maintain database of graduate job placement.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

# of Direct Reports: 0

Required Qualifications

• MSN degree with knowledge of health care systems.
• 2 years experience in tutoring and remediation
• Unencumbered nursing license.
• Excellent knowledge of computer systems needed to track student performance.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work directly with a variety of people.
• Ability to problem-solve, work autonomously and as a team player, and to be a self-starter.
• Handle detailed work in a multi-task environment.
• Enthusiastic, outgoing and customer service oriented.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• Light lifting.
• Some weekend and evening work may be required.

Special Instructions to Applicant

La Salle University is committed to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who will contribute to a positive, equitable, and supportive working and learning environment. We encourage individuals to apply who bring diverse perspectives and experiences, and who are dedicated to helping create an inclusive community for all.

La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees' dependents (after completing the required years of service).

Application Open Date: 10/07/2025

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