Academic Coach for BSN Program

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Dean/Department Head, the guidance of the Program Coordinator and in collaboration with the classroom nursing instructor, the Academic Coach will provide targeted support, instruction and intervention for nursing students including those in need of remediation. The Academic Coach will conduct ongoing informal and formal assessments to identify needs and monitor progress while interpreting assessments in order to design appropriate remediation and instruction. The Academic Coach will guide nursing students to the successful achievement of their academic goals at the University.

Essential Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted academic support, instruction, and intervention for nursing students in need of remediation. Develop and coordinate retention activities for low performing students. Instruct student success classes as needed. (80%)
• Conduct ongoing informal and formal assessments to identify needs and monitor progress while interpreting assessments in order to design appropriate remediation and instruction. (20%)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of subject material, concepts and issues related to nursing education.
• Skilled in presenting complex materials and concepts in an understandable and appropriate manner.
• Skilled in leading group discussions, utilizing a variety of instruction aids and technologies.
• Ability to use a wide range of instructional practices, approaches methods, and curriculum materials to support remediation in nursing.
• Ability to write reports, learning objectives and test questions.

Qualifications:

• Responsibilities/important duties performed occasionally or in addition to the essential duties of the position.
• Participate in academic-related decisions for nursing students.
• Keep abreast of changing developments, trends, instructional and educational technologies.
• Attend training sessions, team and school meetings. Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor's in nursing required; master's degree preferred.
• Current/unencumbered Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Missouri.
• At least two years of academic or clinical nursing practice

Physical Demands Lincoln University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and institutional needs. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at 573-681-5018.