Nursing Advisor and Recruiter

TITLE : Advisor & Recruiter

DEPARTMENT : School of Nursing

REPORTS TO : Nursing Program Administrator

CLASSIFICATION : Staff-12 months

EFFECTIVE DATE : TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS : 37.5 hours per week

EMPLOYMENT STATUS : Full-Time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION : Exempt

JOB SUMMARY :

The School of Nursing at KSU provides comprehensive, student-centered educational support services. The Full-Time Nursing Advisor & Recruiter will join a team of professionals in the School of Nursing who are dedicated to student success. This position will provide individualized academic advising, assist students in achieving timely degree completion, and support recruitment efforts for the Nursing Program at Kentucky State University.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Serve as an academic advisor and recruiter for the School of Nursing, and engage with representatives from industry, government, and education sectors to support student career pathways and promote the program.
• Provide career advising to nursing students and alumni, including job search strategies, interview preparation, and resume and cover letter development.
• Conduct one-on-one advising sessions to guide students in course selection and the development of graduation plans aligned with academic goals.
• Assist students with selecting majors and understanding curriculum requirements.
• Provide accurate information regarding School of Nursing requirements.
• Support students during course registration and monitor academic progress.
• Address transition issues and refer students to appropriate campus resources as needed.
• Participate in retention-focused initiatives and programming.
• Represent the School of Nursing at recruitment and outreach events, such as open houses and admissions functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

OTHER DUTIES : As Assigned

QUALIFICATIONS :

Licensing and Certifications :

Only if applicable

WORKING CONDITIONS :

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge / skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.