What are the responsibilities and job description for the Practical Nursing Learning Specialist position at mbcc-mass?
Position
Summary: Part-time
position (maximum 18 hours per week) at the Framingham campus and remote. Facilitate the development and implementation
of academic services in areas of Practical Nursing & Nursing. Work individually or with groups of students
to promote academic success and retention. May train tutors in nursing area.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Work directly with individuals or groups of students to provide academic services in PN and RN courses, including, but not limited to, PN102 Foundations of Practical Nursing, PN105 Issues & Trends in Practical Nursing and PN107 Principles of Pharmacology and across the MassBay curriculum;
Recommend and implement innovative approaches to students’ academic success, life-long learning, and independent learning;
Determine individual learning sequences for students, using assessment, referral and student interviews;
Train and integrate use of peer and embedded tutors and collaborative groups to facilitate better individualized learning;
In conjunction with appropriate college personnel and in consultation with program faculty, develop strategies to support student retention in appropriate academic areas;
Work with appropriate college personnel in the development of non-traditional approaches for programming in Practical Nursing and Nursing;
Consult with faculty from academic disciplines/programs to develop resources and services for academic support and retention of students;
Investigate and implement the use of technology to support learning in Practical Nursing and Nursing and related topics;
Provide support for the Academic Achievement Center’s mission, functions and role in the college community;
Assist with the coordination and presentation of workshops in special topics related to non-traditional programming on an as-needed basis;
Design and implement appropriate evaluation schema for non-traditional programming;
Assist in grant writing and reporting and in the implementation of grant funded initiatives;
Determine suitable referrals to other college resources based on student need; and
Perform related duties, as required.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Work directly with individuals or groups of students to provide academic services in PN and RN courses, including, but not limited to, PN102 Foundations of Practical Nursing, PN105 Issues & Trends in Practical Nursing and PN107 Principles of Pharmacology and across the MassBay curriculum;
Recommend and implement innovative approaches to students’ academic success, life-long learning, and independent learning;
Determine individual learning sequences for students, using assessment, referral and student interviews;
Train and integrate use of peer and embedded tutors and collaborative groups to facilitate better individualized learning;
In conjunction with appropriate college personnel and in consultation with program faculty, develop strategies to support student retention in appropriate academic areas;
Work with appropriate college personnel in the development of non-traditional approaches for programming in Practical Nursing and Nursing;
Consult with faculty from academic disciplines/programs to develop resources and services for academic support and retention of students;
Investigate and implement the use of technology to support learning in Practical Nursing and Nursing and related topics;
Provide support for the Academic Achievement Center’s mission, functions and role in the college community;
Assist with the coordination and presentation of workshops in special topics related to non-traditional programming on an as-needed basis;
Design and implement appropriate evaluation schema for non-traditional programming;
Assist in grant writing and reporting and in the implementation of grant funded initiatives;
Determine suitable referrals to other college resources based on student need; and
Perform related duties, as required.
