William Paterson University
Location
Wayne, New Jersey
Salary
$66,067 - $75,986 / YEAR
Provides academic advising support for online RN-BSN students from recruitment through graduation. Coordinates with various campus offices to manage matriculation, degree mapping, and academic standing reviews.
Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field with experience in academic advisement or student services; a master's degree is preferred. Must possess strong communication, organizational, and computer skills.
Reporting to the Department Chair, School of Nursing, the Advisement Specialist, Undergraduate WP Online Nursing provides academic advising support of online RN-BSN students from recruitment to graduation in conjunction with the Office of Admissions, Registrar, Financial Aid and other campus offices. Major
Reviews student transcripts for acceptance into undergraduate RN-BSN program. Implements an effective system of academic recruitment, advisement, matriculation, and retention of WP Online students in coordination with Admissions Office, Registrar’s Office and the School of Nursing chair and faculty for the Online RN-BSN Program and additional programs that may be added. Establishes and maintains degree maps based on the rotation of courses for each program and provides this information to student. Advises incoming and current WP Online (RN-BSN) students on course selection and registration, including appropriate degree plans, overrides and transfer of credits as needed. Documents student information in Degree Works and other technologies used to monitor student progress. Establishes and maintains relationships with offices across the University to address student issues. Reviews academic standing for all students and works with the School of Nursing Academic Standards Committee regarding academic probation and/or dismissals for WP Online RN-BSN students. Conducts graduation audits and forwards information to the Registrar. Participates in recruitment and orientation events. Ensures consistent communication to students on policies, procedures, and degree requirements by monitoring internal and external website postings as well as communications going to students from the department and other university offices. Performs other duties as may be required to support online nursing students. . Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with prior work experience in academic advisement, student affairs, student services, counseling, mentoring and/or a related area. A master’s is preferred. Requires excellent communication and organizational skills and proficient computer skills using Microsoft Suite Office Applications Competencies/Skills Required Capable of effective communication in both oral and written format with diverse groups that may have competing interests, values, needs, and wants. Demonstrated ability to advocate for others. Dedicated to excellence in job performance and achieving positive outcomes. This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Starting Salary - AFT Range 21 - $66,067.40 - $75,985.55 This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans. To learn more, please visit: BENEFITS FOR PROFESSIONAL STAFF (AFT) Invitation to apply Interested candidates will be prompted to: Complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume/CV. Provide names/contacts of three professional references. Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration and all documents should be uploaded where prompted to upload your resume/cv. General questions related to this application process, please contact humanresources@wpunj.edu. Please include with your inquiry the Job Requisition number beginning with R as well as the job title and department.
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Market context
Advisement Specialist roles in online undergraduate nursing programs in New Jersey are often driven by steady enrollment and the need to support students through degree planning, progression, and retention. This type of role is competitive because it typically asks for a relevant bachelor’s degree, advising or student services experience, and strong communication, organization, and computer skills, with a master’s degree preferred. Before applying, compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting so you can quickly confirm fit and prepare examples of student support work.
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