DescriptionSUMMARY:

 

Provide academic support services for students enrolled in the School of Nursing, and alumni.

   

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote the availability of academic support services to students through publications, web alerts, open houses, information sessions, email, open office hours, and other forms of communication as appropriate.
• Contribute to the creation of a culture that supports student wellness and success.
• Design and implement strategies to enhance diversity and inclusion.
• Aids students in the form of instruction, coaching, and reflection to students struggling academically.
• Regularly review the need for academic support, methods of delivery, quality, and outcomes of academic support in consultation with Assistant Dean and Program Directors.
• Guide students through online orientation to the School of Nursing, by helping students through the details of pre-enrollment  requirements, answering questions, and addressing concerns.
• Develop academic support plans to maintain high-touch support for students.
• Provide early intervention to students of concern who demonstrate need based on readiness assessment. Track student progress, collect and analyze data regarding student success through to licensure or certification.
• Assist students in NCLEX preparation as a content and testing expert.
• Maintain a database of all requests for individual and group academic support and report as requested.
• Partner with faculty in supporting students of concern, proctor exams as needed, assist with accommodations for students with disabilities as directed, and troubleshoot concerns.
• Attend periodic faculty program and Curriculum committee meetings.
• Complete ATI training for NCLEX preparation and become familiar with all resources available from vendor.
• Presents at open houses and orientation sessions.
• Coordinates special events for at risk student groups.

SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

In collaboration with the School of Nursing Administrative staff, the ASC will share the following responsibilities:

• Maintain positive public relations through the provision of expert assistance.
• Serves as a resource regarding program details and the Institute for prospective and current students and faculty.
• Supports school wide activities as needed.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

 MGH Institute of Health Professions, an independent,not-for-profit graduate school in Boston, Massachusetts has announced an organization-wide anti-racism initiative to thinkboldly about race and bring together all members of the IHP community toaddress systemic racial injustice as well as oppression more broadly. The planseeks to create a supportive and inclusive campus environment and bettersupport the diverse communities the school serves. We are excited about thisnew initiative and are hiring employees who are committed to justice, equity,diversity, and inclusion and will contribute to our anti-racism andanti-oppression approach. 

 

Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 

Must be a Registered Nurse eligible for licensure in Massachusetts.

Bachelor's degree required at minimum.

 

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES:

 

Administrative Skills­

• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to interact effectively with administrative, faculty, and student constituents. 
• Ability to juggle multiple simultaneous projects, set priorities, and delegate tasks when necessary.
• Proactive in developing/updating systems as needed to meet administrator's needs.
• Ability to manage multiple demands and respond to complaints from assorted constituencies. 

Technical Skills

• Computer proficient, MS Office experience very helpful. 
• Familiar with standard office equipment; fax, copiers, multi-task telephone system.

Physical Capabilities  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 be mobile; able to use a computer; able to communicate orally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

  

 

  

  

 

  

Primary Location: MA-Charlestown-MGH IHP
Work Locations:
MGH IHP (MGHCharlestownIHP)
36 First Avenue
Charlestown, 02129


Job: Education/Training
Organization: Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Schedule: Part-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Posting: Jul 30, 2020