Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Nursing Development Specialist (PT)

JOB SUMMARY AND DUTIES

SUMMARY

If you are considering a new job, work environment or career opportunities you should look at Mercer County Community College. MCCC is a publicly supported college that is open to all and dedicated to student success. In order to support that mission Mercer seeks to attract, retain, and support a skilled diverse workforce which is our most valuable resource. We thrive on and are proud of our diversity and open access. Our students and employees find the College large enough for a multitude of offerings yet small enough to keep the “Community” feel for all. The College consists of two campuses, the James Kerney Campus (JKC) in the capital city of Trenton, NJ and a larger 292-acre suburban campus just six miles north of Trenton.

As part of the comprehensive and valuable benefits package the College offers credit course tuition waivers for employees, spouses and dependents. This allows for employees and their families to take advantage of earning a higher education degree without the high cost. The College offers students 69 Degree Program Options and 35 Credit Certificates from which to choose.

JOB DUTIES

The EOF Nursing Development Specialist is responsible for providing direction, information, personal attention, care, and support to students in developing their academic and career goals, including the path to apply to one of MCCC’s limited enrollment healthcare professions programs.

Additionally, the EOF Nursing Development Specialist works closely with the Directors of EOF and Nursing to plan and implement recruitment and enrichment opportunities. Collaborating with academic partners, faculty and staff, the Specialist provides strategies and academic reinforcement to students throughout their academic program and as they prepare for success with the Test of Essential Academic Skills and NCLEX-RN exams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.)

• Support the mission statement of the Educational Opportunity Fund Program.
• Participate in all advisement efforts, including pre-requisite and program course academic advisement, using various modes of communication, embracing progressive advisement and student success in a technology rich environment.
• Assist students with the development of individual career and academic plans and proactively engage with students each semester to monitor student progress.
• Develops and facilitates workshops and group information sessions on topics of interest to pre-nursing students.
• Respond to student inquiries and requests for information via phone, email, social media, etc.
• Assist EOF staff with the development and coordination of support services for high-risk (e.g., probationary/SAP) EOF participants.
• Assist the EOF Director in development and implementation of selected programs and activities that promote student retention.
• Refer EOF participants to academic resources, including Academic Learning Center, EOF Math specialist, writing center, CITA, and other resources on-campus.
• Participate in recruitment and marketing events.
• Other duties as assigned.

• None

• Assigned tasks and responsibilities on both campuses is required for all MCCC positions.

• Positions in this class typically require ability to use a keyboard, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Computer skills with office applications and the ability to engage in self-directed learning of systems for student information and course management after initial training.
• Good analytic skills for collecting and analyzing data and making recommendations for improving student recruitment, services, and overall experience.
• Excellent time management, project management, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as function as part of a team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant area of study.
• A minimum of one to three years of professional experience in advising or counseling.
• Working knowledge of academic policies and procedures in higher education.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, if necessary.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in liberal arts and sciences, teacher education, counseling or a related field.
• Experience in health professions/academic advising.
• Experience with an opportunity or college access program.
• Licensure or eligible for Registered Professional Nurse in New Jersey.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CORE COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.

Customer Focus: Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.

Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management: Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities

Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions, demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests.

Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment free environment.

Ethics: Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Initiative: Volunteers readily, undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities, looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.