Student Support & Retention Nurse Specialist

UPMC Jameson's School of Nursing is hiring a Student Support & Retention Nurse Specialist! This full-time role will work Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the UPMC Jameson School of Nursing. Candidates with their MSN, teaching, and academic counseling experiences in a post-secondary nursing program are encouraged to apply! The Student Support & Retention Nurse Specialist leads and promotes a positive and successful learning experience for students with high-level support responsibilities across all UPMC Schools of Nursing campuses. The Student Support & Retention Nurse Specialist serves as a role model for faculty and students and partners with executive leadership in the achievement of a culture of excellence within the pre-licensure, hospital based educational environment. The Student Support & Retention Nurse Specialist develops recommendations for improvements on the process, and identifies opportunities to enhance student retention, inclusion, student retention initiatives and develops action plans to address. The Student Support & Retention Nurse Specialist will coordinate a holistic student support program encompassing student experience from pre-enrollment through graduation. Responsibilities: + Student Success & Retention: Design and implement evidence-based academic support programs to improve student retention and success, including strategies for study skills, test-taking, critical thinking, and time management. + Consulting & Leadership Collaboration: Serve as a primary consultant for student engagement and cultural improvements; partner with executive leadership to develop innovative support models. + Faculty Development: Enhance faculty capabilities through training and workshops to ensure consistent academic support for students. + Student Support Services: Provide individualized academic coaching for at-risk students, coordinate tutoring and skill labs, and connect students with faculty and resources for concept mastery. + Program Evaluation & Continuous Improvement: Analyze student outcomes, satisfaction data, and retention trends to drive strategic improvements; develop onboarding and orientation programs for new and returning students. + Policy & Compliance: Maintain regulatory compliance for admissions, review and update student policies, and oversee annual publication of the Student Handbook. + Committee & Advisory Roles: Actively participate in faculty senate, student support committees, and SNAP chapters; provide monthly updates to leadership and facilitate multi-campus initiatives. + Innovation & Best Practices: Research and implement new strategies for student success; share best practices through presentations, scholarly projects, and organizational publications. + Community & Culture Building: Foster an inclusive, respectful learning environment; plan student engagement activities and promote cultural diversity and civility. + Masters degree or doctorate in Nursing or a related field required. If Masters in a related field, BSN is required. + 4 years of nursing experience required. + 2 years of teaching or closely related experience required. + Prior experience advising nursing students, and student services preferred. + Experience in academic support or academic counseling preferred. + Must possess outstanding communication skills. + Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products required.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state where the facility is located is preferred. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. + Act 33 with renewal + Act 34 with renewal + Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran