Job Summary
This full-time position will provide academic support to all Health Science with a special focus on recruitment, retention and completion among at-risk student populations. The Recruitment and Retention Coordinator will provide support and guidance to students considering a Health Sciences program, helping connect them to the right health career and right resources at the College to begin their program. Once enrolled, the Recruitment and Retention Coordinator will provide mentoring and tutoring to students in the Health Science programs, supporting students with academic skills, learning strategies, study habits, time management, organization, reading, test taking, and assistance in the lab with clinical skills if they are not meeting performance standards. This position will also oversee multiple labs, ensuring equipment and supplies are available for students and faculty in each program. A basic understanding of the rules and regulations of accredited programs and state program standards through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations ( IDFPR ) is desired. Candidates must exhibit an effective leadership style that advocates for and supports students seeking associate degrees in one of the Health Science Programs. Health Science programs include evening and weekend courses; with advance planning, regular hours may be shifted from time to time to support these class sessions. Supervisor Responsibilities: None
Physical Demands
· Work is normally performed in a general office environment. · Work performed requires sensitivity and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities and needs. · This position requires light physical activity and movement; employee must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone or during virtual meetings. Must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds with the use of proper equipment. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals on a case-by-case basis.
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in nursing or another closely related Healthcare field · Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Illinois · Two years of nursing clinical experience. · Prior clinical training experience preferred · Demonstrated leadership skills · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Previous experience with student advising, counseling and retention preferred
Preferred Qualifications
· Master’s degree in nursing · Knowledge of and familiarity with simulation technology in healthcare education