Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Assistant Dean III-Nursing Student Success Coach and Retention Specialist

Job Category
URA-AFT Administrative

Department
School of Nursing Camden

Posting Summary

Rutgers University-Camden, School of Nursing seeks an Assistant Dean III- Nursing Student Success Coach & Retention Specialist. Under the direction of the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, the Assistant Dean III applies a whole-person, student-centered framework to identify at-risk undergraduate nursing students and implement targeted coaching strategies that promote academic success, progression, and retention within the undergraduate program. Providing individualized and group-based academic coaching, including nursing content support, to strengthen clinical reasoning, clinical judgment, and professional development. The role develops and delivers structured interventions using in-person and technology-enhanced modalities, including synchronous and asynchronous approaches.

The Assistant Dean III, Nursing Student Success Coach and Retention Specialist collaborates with administrators, faculty, advisors, data analytics professionals, and student support services to design and implement data-informed retention initiatives that support undergraduate student success and align with established program goals and priorities. The position supports student engagement with learning tools and educational resources to improve academic performance and program outcomes.

Using established data sources and student performance indicators, the position monitors student progress, identifies trends, and implements targeted interventions. The role utilizes the Navigate Early Alert System to manage student cases, coordinate outreach, and schedule coaching appointments. The position also facilitates appropriate referrals to campus and community resources to address non-academic factors that influence student success.

In addition, the role manages the Nursing Tutoring Center, including tutor recruitment, training, and student scheduling, to ensure high-quality academic support services aligned with program needs. The role initiates and manages academic remediation courses and structured support strategies for students requiring additional academic support, ensuring alignment with established program expectations and student success goals.

This position works closely with administration and advisors to identify and address programmatic needs related to student success, contributing data-informed insights to support decision making and continuous improvement efforts. The role serves as an ex officio member of assigned committees, providing expertise and input related to student success, retention, and academic support strategies.

The Assistant Dean III-Nursing Student Success Coach and Retention Specialist serves as a resource to faculty and staff by sharing best practices related to academic coaching, student support strategies, and retention efforts. The position participates in student-facing programming, including orientation, recruitment events, and embedded student success courses.

This role maintains accurate records, reports, and documentation related to student progression and retention and supports ongoing program assessment and improvement efforts. All initiatives and interventions are developed and implemented in alignment with established undergraduate program goals and in collaboration with academic leadership.

The position requires strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively across units to achieve defined student success outcomes.

FLSA
Exempt

Grade
06

Salary Details
Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.

Minimum Salary
77919.480

Mid Range Salary
96454.480

Maximum Salary
114989.480

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status
Full Time

Working Hours
37.5

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift
Day

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.

Union Description
URA-AFT Administrative

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Nursing Education, a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus five years' experience.

Current active Registered Nurse license in the State of New Jersey required.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or Nursing Education.
• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential.
• Experience in undergraduate nursing education, student retention, academic coaching, or nursing student success initiatives.
• Experience supporting NCLEX preparation, clinical reasoning development, and nursing-specific academic success strategies.
• Experience managing tutoring programs, peer academic support services, or academic remediation initiatives.
• Experience utilizing data analytics, dashboards, and student success reporting systems to monitor progression and retention trends.
• Experience participating in nursing program accreditation, assessment, or continuous quality improvement processes.
• Experience facilitating workshops, student success programming, or educational support initiatives in higher education.
• Familiarity with inclusive teaching practices, student engagement strategies, and support services for diverse student populations.

If this position requires advanced knowledge in a particular field or an advanced degree in a specific field of study in order to perform the functions, please describe in detail the requirements and why it is required.

This position requires advanced knowledge of undergraduate nursing education, student success strategies, academic coaching, clinical reasoning development, and retention practices to effectively support undergraduate nursing students and coordinate student success initiatives. Advanced knowledge of nursing education and student support processes is necessary to assess student academic performance, identify barriers to success, develop individualized intervention strategies, support remediation efforts, and collaborate with academic leadership and others regarding student progression and retention initiatives.

The position requires the ability to independently manage multiple student success initiatives and utilize data-informed approaches to support academic coaching, remediation, retention, and tutoring operations within the undergraduate nursing program.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, administration, faculty, staff, advisors, and campus partners.
• Knowledge of student success, retention, academic coaching, remediation, and evidence-informed educational support strategies.
• Experience working with diverse student populations in higher education settings.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive student information.
• Experience coordinating student support initiatives, workshops, academic support services, or educational programming.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience utilizing student information systems, learning management systems, early alert systems, and educational technologies.
• Ability to learn and utilize institutional systems including Navigate, Canvas, REGIS-EGIS, and related student success and reporting platforms.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.

Equipment Utilized

Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and standard office equipment, including printers, scanners, telephones, audiovisual equipment, and classroom technology. Must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, learning management systems, student information systems, and student success technologies including Navigate, Canvas, REGIS, virtual meeting platforms, and related educational software and reporting tools.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in a standard office and academic environment. Physical demands include prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, speaking, and working at a computer workstation. Position may require light lifting, filing, transporting materials, and movement between offices, classrooms, tutoring spaces, and meeting locations across campus. The position requires frequent use of computers and virtual communication platforms for meetings, coaching, documentation, reporting, and student support activities. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required to support student programming, workshops, orientations, recruitment activities, or special events.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
26ST1559