Metropolitan Water District
Nursing Learning Specialist
Metropolitan Water District, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Nursing Learning Specialist
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Position Number:
02247225
Job SummaryThe School of Nursing- Retention Specialist (Nursing Learning Specialist) is responsible for overseeing retention efforts for students, focusing specifically on academic success and support, through coordinating academic enrichment programming to undergraduate nursing students in the professional major. This is done through targeted outreach for at-risk students, academic support services, assessment, referral, and follow-up. The retention specialist is an integral part of the Student Affairs Team and serves as a resource to faculty, staff, and students.
Some of the duties the Nursing Learning Specialist include but are not limited to the following:Meet with students individually and in small groups to provide assistance and guidance on content for all Health and Illness, Pathophysiology/Pharmacology and other nursing courses as necessary.Facilitate one-on-one and small group academic skills coaching and workshops for students who are struggling academically, who have been placed on academic probation, or are looking to improve their academic performance.Monitor, plan and facilitate services and program offerings working closely with Academic Success Coordinator and Instructors.Conduct targeted outreach campaigns to at-risk students working closely with Academic Success Coordinator and Academic Advisors to identify students early.Facilitate workshops on applying the clinical judgment model to studying and learning, answering NCLEX (National Council Licensure Exam) style questions, how to study for nursing courses and other topics as necessary.Minimum QualificationsAssociate Degree in Nursing or higher level nursing degree (BSN, MSN, etc.).Prior experience working with students.Preferred QualificationsMS in Nursing.Current license as RN.Experience in higher education.Experience working with high school or college students on academic skills.Experience creating and facilitating presentations.Application InstructionsInterested applicants are required to apply online and provide:A cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications.A resume or curriculum vita.A document listing the names and contact information for three professional references. Include contact information to include telephone number and email address.In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Application NotesFor this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal NoticesAA/EO StatementUWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable AccommodationsUWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact
uwm-jobs@uwm.edu
or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant MaterialsUWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check PolicyEmployment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see
http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/
, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment AuthorizationIn compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
To apply, please visit:
https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/37645
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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Position Number:
02247225
Job SummaryThe School of Nursing- Retention Specialist (Nursing Learning Specialist) is responsible for overseeing retention efforts for students, focusing specifically on academic success and support, through coordinating academic enrichment programming to undergraduate nursing students in the professional major. This is done through targeted outreach for at-risk students, academic support services, assessment, referral, and follow-up. The retention specialist is an integral part of the Student Affairs Team and serves as a resource to faculty, staff, and students.
Some of the duties the Nursing Learning Specialist include but are not limited to the following:Meet with students individually and in small groups to provide assistance and guidance on content for all Health and Illness, Pathophysiology/Pharmacology and other nursing courses as necessary.Facilitate one-on-one and small group academic skills coaching and workshops for students who are struggling academically, who have been placed on academic probation, or are looking to improve their academic performance.Monitor, plan and facilitate services and program offerings working closely with Academic Success Coordinator and Instructors.Conduct targeted outreach campaigns to at-risk students working closely with Academic Success Coordinator and Academic Advisors to identify students early.Facilitate workshops on applying the clinical judgment model to studying and learning, answering NCLEX (National Council Licensure Exam) style questions, how to study for nursing courses and other topics as necessary.Minimum QualificationsAssociate Degree in Nursing or higher level nursing degree (BSN, MSN, etc.).Prior experience working with students.Preferred QualificationsMS in Nursing.Current license as RN.Experience in higher education.Experience working with high school or college students on academic skills.Experience creating and facilitating presentations.Application InstructionsInterested applicants are required to apply online and provide:A cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications.A resume or curriculum vita.A document listing the names and contact information for three professional references. Include contact information to include telephone number and email address.In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Application NotesFor this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal NoticesAA/EO StatementUWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable AccommodationsUWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact
uwm-jobs@uwm.edu
or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant MaterialsUWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check PolicyEmployment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see
http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/
, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment AuthorizationIn compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
To apply, please visit:
https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/37645
#J-18808-Ljbffr