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Nursing Advisor and Recruiter

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Kentucky State University
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Main Campus, Frankfort, KY, US
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 TITLE: Advisor & Recruiter

DEPARTMENT: School of Nursing

REPORTS TO: Nursing Program Administrator

CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

 

JOB SUMMARY: 

 

The School of Nursing at KSU provides comprehensive, student-centered educational support services. The Full-Time Nursing Advisor & Recruiter will join a team of professionals in the School of Nursing who are dedicated to student success. This position will provide individualized academic advising, assist students in achieving timely degree completion, and support recruitment efforts for the Nursing Program at Kentucky State University.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

  • Serve as an academic advisor and recruiter for the School of Nursing, and engage with representatives from industry, government, and education sectors to support student career pathways and promote the program.
  • Provide career advising to nursing students and alumni, including job search strategies, interview preparation, and resume and cover letter development.
  • Conduct one-on-one advising sessions to guide students in course selection and the development of graduation plans aligned with academic goals.
  • Assist students with selecting majors and understanding curriculum requirements.
  • Provide accurate information regarding School of Nursing requirements.
  • Support students during course registration and monitor academic progress.
  • Address transition issues and refer students to appropriate campus resources as needed.
  • Participate in retention-focused initiatives and programming.
  • Represent the School of Nursing at recruitment and outreach events, such as open houses and admissions functions.
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    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

     

  • Strong listening, communication, and critical thinking skills
  • Experience with retention data collection and reporting
  • Knowledge of academic advising principles and student success strategies
  • Familiarity with university enrollment services, academic policies, and procedures
  • Effective interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with students, colleagues, and external stakeholders
  • Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with students from a wide range of academic and personal backgrounds
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
  • Ability to collect, interpret, and report data related to student retention
  • Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
  • Understanding of university policies, federal and state education regulations
  • Flexibility to work occasional evening hours as assigned
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           SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY 

    This position does not have supervisory responsibility.  

    OTHER DUTIES: 

     

    As Assigned 

    QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Bachelor’s degree (required)
  • 1-2 years' experience working in Higher Education

    • Licensing and Certifications: 

     

    Only if applicable  

     

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

     

  • Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor setting
  • Ability to travel for student recruitment activities
  • Minimal physical effort required
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    KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.

     

     

     

     

    Organization

    Our Mission

    Kentucky State University is the state's unique, small, liberal studies institution with the lowest student-faculty ratio in the state system. The University shall serve as a residential institution with a range of traditional collegiate programs appropriate to its unique role.

    Geographic Region
    Kentucky State University's geographic region shall be state-wide for its liberal studies mission, its land grant functions, and its service to state government. In addition, Kentucky State University's primary service area for commuting students shall be for Franklin and contiguous counties.

    Institutional Admission Standards
    Kentucky State University shall admit students to the institution under selective admission standards to which exceed the minimum guidelines established by the Council on Higher Education, with only limited exceptions. Institutional policy for admitting under-prepared students, including the removal of academic deficiencies within a specified time frame. Through this approach, the University seeks to provide broad access and high-quality programs.

    Degree Levels
    Selected associate and baccalaureate degree programs shall be oriented toward liberal studies and selected career opportunities related to state government services. Kentucky State University shall offer selected master's degree programs based on demonstrated need, with priority given to a public administration curriculum to meet the needs of state government.

    Strategic Directions/Program Priorities
    The University shall focus on liberal studies programming. Drawing upon its African-American heritage, the University will promote the values and methods of interdisciplinary and multicultural education in its liberal studies offerings. All students shall participate in common curricula that explore the liberal studies. Drawing upon the multicultural strengths of the University, emphasis shall be placed on preparing minority students for careers in education and in other selected professions including business, computer science, nursing, human services, and public services. These strategic priorities translate into a core of liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs, in addition to degree programs at the associate [A], baccalaureate [B], and master's [M] levels that may include the following: education [B]; business [B]; computer science [A,B]; nursing [A]; home economics [B]; human services [B]; and public administration [B,M].

    Enhancement of Instruction
    The University shall emphasize teaching. Meeting student needs shall be paramount. The University shall focus on the needs of its students, which include, but are not limited to, full-time and part-time residential students, commuting students from its primary service area, and state governmental employees.

    Service and Research Functions
    Kentucky State University, as the 1890 land grant institution in the system, shall carry out its responsibilities under federal law and participate fully in appropriate U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, in accord with the mission of the University.

    Kentucky State University shall be the major repository for the collection of books, records, and artifacts relative to the history and status of African-American citizens of the Commonwealth and elsewhere. The University shall make such materials available for casual and scholarly study.

    Kentucky State University shall focus on meeting the applied research and service needs of state government.

    Collaborative Ventures
    The priority master's degree program offered by Kentucky State University shall be carefully articulated with related doctoral programs offered by the doctoral-granting institutions in the system. The University shall develop and employ telecommunication resources to communicate with other institutions in the fulfillment of its mission. Curriculum development shall emphasize the transfer of credits form other institutions toward degree completion.

    Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

    Efficiency and Effectiveness
    Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

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    502-597-6000
    Location
    400 E Main St
     Frankfort
    Kentucky
    40601
    United States
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