Nursing Student Success and Recruitment Coordinator

We are seeking a passionate leader committed to student success, with experience in supporting non-traditional students and implementing high-impact practices. Join our team at Marymount University, a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution dedicated to a student-centered mission focused on social justice.

As the Nursing Student Success and Recruitment Coordinator in our School of Nursing, you will play a critical role in supporting the success of our diverse student population, working closely with the Director, who prioritizes student success as central to the school's mission.

The core duty of this leadership position is to manage the daily operations for enrollment management and student success within the Malek School of Nursing Professions (MSNP). This includes working closely with central admissions teams to ensure effective management of the admissions funnel, collaborating with the marketing team to ensure the implementation of marketing strategies that align with the school's values and priorities, and developing and implementing evidence-based strategies to promote student success across all nursing programs.

Reporting to the Director of the School, the Coordinator will be a member of the core leadership team and will coordinate closely with other school leaders to align goals, strategies, and tactics to achieve outcomes. Although this individual may interface directly with students, their primary role will be to develop, lead, and coordinate team-based initiatives to improve student success.

Salary range: $75,000 - $83,000/year

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Coordinate the admission of students into the Nursing programs in conjunction with Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions, the Nursing Admissions Committee, program chairs/directors, and professional advisors.

• Act as a supplemental advisor to Nursing students, as needed.
  Implements and upholds graduate and undergraduate Nursing processes for MSNP,  including but not limited to student admission, progression, and board exam preparation.

• Maintain and update the Nursing program websites as needed.
  Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement strategic recruitment and enrollment initiatives aligned with the school's goals and target student populations.

• Coordinate with faculty to streamline the admissions decision-making process, ensuring timely and consistent evaluation of applicants.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, such as high school counselors, community college advisors, and healthcare organizations, to promote nursing programs and recruit prospective students.

• Monitor and report on key performance indicators related to enrollment, retention, and student success, and use this data to inform program improvements.

• Coordinate with student services to develop and implement retention strategies and support programs for first- and second-year students, as well as across all nursing programs.

• Develop and manage a system of early alert to identify students who are at-risk within individual course or the program.

• Work with students to develop individualized student success plans, coordinating targeted supports using university resources such as tutoring, supplemental instruction, faculty mentoring, financial aid, and student access services.

• Collaborate with faculty to identify and address academic challenges and barriers to student success and develop interventions to support at-risk students.

• Manage co-curricular supports for NCLEX test preparation, including management of ATI test preparation resources and events.

• Oversee the development and maintenance of the school's website, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information on programs, admissions requirements, and student resources.

• Stay current on trends and best practices in nursing education, enrollment management, and student success, and make recommendations for program improvements based on this knowledge.

• Plan events that support admissions, student success, and student engagement.

• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Masters degree preferred in nursing, education, administration, or related field; bachelors degree required.

Experience: Proven track record of managing student success in higher education and developing and implementing student retention strategies; working knowledge of admissions process