Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Dean of Allied Health and Nursing and the Director of Nursing, the Retention Specialist is responsible for the education, retention, and success of students in the Nursing Program.  The Retention Specialist assists in student registration, student orientation, boot camps, tutoring, and preparation for the NCLEX.    The Retention Specialist is dedicated to conducting activities in a manner that promotes student success and lifelong learning.  In addition, the Retention Specialist works closely with the nursing faculty to ensure that student learning needs are met. Assists and collaborates in the development and management of comprehensive programming of services designed to increase student retention. Educates students about course planning and registration processes. Initiates retention contacts with advisees who are behind in registration for the subsequent semester. Audits, monitors, and evaluates individual student academic progress.  Makes appropriate referrals for concerns, registration, and general guidance.  Academic advising and coaching to students in the Nursing Program.  Works with the Dean and Director to organize and facilitate student assessment, orientation, registration, and tutoring.  Works with the clinical faculty for clinical readiness at the beginning of each academic term.  Collaborates with other departments to implement robust bridge programs for retention. Collaborates with local high schools to create bridge and/or cohort programs for nursing.  Assists with the development and implementation of student remediation plans and delivery of sessions to students.  Develops and facilitates student success initiatives for program-level nursing students.  

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