Academic Advisor

Introduction

Are you passionate about delivering superior work outcomes? At Galen College of Nursing, we are committed to a single purpose: offering excellence in nursing education. Our staff and administration live out our vision! We change the life of one to care for the lives of many. Jump-start your career as an Academic Advisor today with Galen College of Nursing.

Benefits

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans along with unique benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our students’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Academic Advisor to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Consistent with Galen’s mission to deliver nursing education in an approach immersed in innovation, technology, and student support, the purpose of this position is to assist students in their growth and development as nursing students by serving as the student’s primary point of contact while providing guidance and resource referrals as the student progresses through the program. Advisors will assist students by constructing and monitoring advising plans to support student retention and program completion.

Position Responsibilities

• Meets regularly with advisees to facilitate a collaborative relationship between advisor and student.
• Monitors and advises identified at-risk students, including, but not limited to, students who are readmitted, repeating courses, and students with marginal grades in target courses.
• Collaborates with targeted advisees to create personalized advising plans.
• Monitors student compliance with personalized advising plans.
• Participates in the collection of data to identify issues affecting student progression.
• Assists leadership in developing, implementing, and evaluating proactive plans to address student concerns.
• Collaborates with faculty, staff, and academic leadership regarding students’ academic performance and resource referral needs.
• Responds to escalated alerts for assigned students.
• Collaborates with college-wide and campus leadership to facilitate orientation and other events to promote student success.
• Develops and hosts workshops and produce related student resources according to the advisor’s expertise.
• In collaboration with the advising team, creates, implements, and maintains advising resources for the college.
• Collaborates with the enrollment team and the Office of Academic Records in order to provide support for students during the enrollment process.
• Maintains documentation of all student interactions in the Student Information System.
• Collaborates with campus leadership and campus Retention Council on campus-wide retention initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree with a major in education or related field. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Special Qualifications: Effective interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to utilize remote technology in order to connect with students. Advisors should plan for extended hours during pre-registration advising.
• Degree of Supervision: Dependent upon experience.

Galen College Values:

Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunities for every individual to reach their full potential.

Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.

Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.

Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.

Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

At Galen College of Nursing, we offer a unique educational experience we call Pure Nursing. With a focus on nursing education, our knowledgeable and caring faculty and staff take a personal interest in helping our students achieve their goals. Galen is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master's Degrees. Our baccalaureate degree in nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the associate and master’s degree in nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). For complete information related to Galen’s accreditation status, please visit our website.

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE)

Be a part of an organization that invests in you. We are actively reviewing applications for our Academic Advisor opening. Highly qualified candidates will be promptly contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in nursing education!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.