Nursing and Allied Health Advisor

Nursing and Allied Health AdvisorJob no : 495193Closes : Work Type : Staff Full-TimeLocations : Lafayette, LACategories : Nursing, Administrative Support

College :   South Louisiana Community College

Department :   Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department :   Nursing, Allied Health & Safety

Type of Appointment :   Unclassified - Administrative / Staff (Grant Funded)

Salary :   $35,642.86 - $41,300.00

Duties and Responsibilities :

Work Habits : 40%

• Schedule Advising and Orientation dates for newly enrolled Nursing students.
• Advises students individually and in groups on nursing and allied health academic programs.
• Participate in advising sessions, orientations, Open Houses, and other recruitment / retention activities.
• Advising pre nursing students on admission guidelines and prerequisites for Nursing programs.
• Stay informed on curriculum changes, licensure updates, and accreditation standards affecting nursing education.
• Provide guidance on career pathways in nursing and continuing education opportunities.
• Oversee the nursing student mentorship program.
• Provide proactive, individualized advising to students at risk of attrition, including special populations and underrepresented groups in Nursing.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation required for Perkins reporting, including special population engagement, credential attainment, and advising impact metrics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Department and Deans.

Behavioral Standards : 20%

Institutional Support : 30%

department.

Team Relations : 10%

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements :

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

to work with minimal supervision. Service oriented. Excellent organization, planning, and prioritization skills Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional applications Excellent skills in understanding and navigating diversity in students, faculty, and other SoLAcc constituents. Ability to problem-solve with skills in innovating ideas and solutions.

Required Licenses or Certifications :

Benefits :

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, South Louisiana Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. South Louisiana Community College is an equal opportunity / equal access employer. South Louisiana Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.