The primary role of the Undergraduate Nursing Academic Coach and Remediation Specialist is to assist students to achieve high outcomes in academic performance, licensure pass rates, and student satisfaction with course, instructors, program, and the campus in the undergraduate nursing program. The academic coach engages students in early identification, intervention, remediation and other evidenced based coaching strategies for improved retention, progression, academic success, and NCLEX success. The academic coach assists the student in the utilization of structured resources and processes.

Skills/Competencies/Qualifications: - MSN degree required. - Evidence of teaching experience at the university level in a specialty area. - Minimum of two years clinical experience as a registered nurse. - Current unexpired license to practice nursing in the State of Maryland. - Recent clinical experience necessary to function effectively and safely in the area of assigned responsibility. - Ability to communicate with and teach a diverse population of students. - Ability to meet health credentials requirement if teaching in clinical settings. - Possession of a valid RN license in the state of Maryland or nursing licensure compact state. - Excellent written, oral, and teaching skills. - Knowledge of and commitment to the Department of Nursing’s mission, philosophy, goals, and student outcomes. - Must demonstrate a commitment to student success, and strong interpersonal, advising, public speaking, and data management skills. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills and the ability to interact well with students, faculty and administration. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision Received: - Reports directly to Director of Nursing. Supervision Given: - May provide supervision to adjunct faculty, staff, and student professionals. Language Skills: - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. - Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, regulatory agencies, or members of the academic community. - Ability to effectively present information to various audiences. Interpersonal Skills: - Strong interpersonal skills. - Demonstrated commitment to collegiality. - Ability to solve problems. Mathematical and Technology Skills: - Knowledge and use of computer and its applications. - Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel. Reasoning Ability: - Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. - Ability to deal with non-verbal symbolism. - Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.