MnSCU Academic Prof 1 - Nursing Admissions Coordinator

Northwest Technical College (NTC) invites applicants to join our team as a Nursing Admissions Coordinator. This position will be responsible for the recruitment of and advising support for students pursuing the Nursing and Health Science Broad Field programs. Support will begin for Nursing students at the time of inquiry through first term advising and matriculation. Support for Health Science Broad Field (HSBF) students will begin at inquiry through first term advising and matriculation or until transition to Nursing application. This individual is also responsible for the recruitment of and registration for those seeking the Nursing Assistant course at NTC. The advisor will facilitate necessary communications about application procedures, course placement and degree completion. This position will provide assistance to the NTC One Stop during the rolling admissions and registration process and will act as the liaison for students needing assistance from other NTC services. This individual will also serve students in the NTC One Stop on matters related to admissions, registration and financial aid. A valid Minnesota Driver’s license will be required for travel.
 
Responsibilities of the Nursing Admissions Coordinator include: 

• Recruitment and advising support to students pursuing the Nursing programs from time of inquiry through first term registration and matriculation. Recruitment and advising support to Health Science Broad Field students from the time of inquiry through first term advising and graduation or until transition to Nursing application. Also responsible for recruitment of students for the Nursing Assistant class. Percentage of time: 70%

• Providing appreciative/supplemental coaching/advising to students as they progress through the enrollment funnel, tracking and monitoring the formal application process, communicating deadlines; advising and assisting students with registration for courses and assisting with orientation; collaborating with the testing center on the administration of the TEAS Nursing entrance exam, communicating test results and subsequent action steps; creating and implementing a communication plan to accepted students that supports their progress towards a degree.
• Working in conjunction with the Nursing Program Administrator and Nursing faculty to seek engagement in recruiting efforts as well as the selection of program candidates.
• Working in conjunction with the Director of the Student Success Center in recruiting and retaining prospective and enrolled students that may benefit from college success programming services.  

• Serving as a One Stop Student Services Representative. Percentage of time: 30%
  • Serving prospective and current students as a one-stop student services representative with knowledge in records, registration, financial aid, admission, and other student service areas; additional support, as needed, scheduling and proctoring exams, participating in campus events and outreach programs, and being a liaison for students seeking assistance form the One Stop Student Services Center.

• Excellent administrative, communication, and public relations skills.
• Problem solving skills sufficient to independently resolve issues with minimal referral to other resources.
• Knowledge of advising concepts/techniques.
• Knowledge and skill in database management.
• Knowledge and attention to integrity of information and its dissemination.
• Ability to set priorities, use analytical reasoning, and integrate results into meaningful program activities.
• Must possess valid class D Minnesota Driver's License.

• Bachelor’s Degree or four years of work experience.
• Ability to apply federal, state and MnSCU policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of nursing and dental programs sufficient to advise students on program completion.
• Experience in student services.
• Knowledge of transfer policies and procedures.
• A demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.

External Applicants: Apply for Vacancy Posting JR0000001774, on our career site:  https://minnstate.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Minnesota_State_Careers or at https://minnstate.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/Bemidji/MnSCU-Academic-Prof-1---Nursing-Admissions-Coord_JR0000001774.
 
Internal Applicants: All current employees will need to log in to the career site in Workday to apply for the position. Employees will search for “Browse Jobs – Employees” in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

If you have any questions, please contact Mary Miller at mary.miller@bemidjistate.edu