Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Academic Coach |
| Posting Number |
25TM0134 |
| Department |
College of Nursing |
| Overview |
The School of Nursing is one of eight schools that comprise the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (
RBHS). As The School of Nursing is one of eight schools of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. As part of the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences division, the School of Nursing (Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood) offers unique opportunities in education, research, and practice at a leading national research university, which is the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education.
Innovative academic offerings include bachelor's, master's, post-master's,
DNP, and Ph.D. programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow at campus locations in Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood, NJ. Rutgers School of Nursing provides unparalleled opportunities in teaching, scholarship, clinical practice, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Innovative academic offerings include bachelor's, master's, post-master, and doctoral degree programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Academic Coach for the School of Nursing. The Academic Coach for the Office of Academic Success at Rutgers School of Nursing will provide academic support to the School of Nursing Students on the Blackwood Campus and participate in the academic coaching schedule across all nursing campuses.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Responsible for the development and delivery of workshops and resources to assist students in developing critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills.
- Contributes to the delivery of OAS services.
- Coaches students individually or in groups.
- Participates in resource development and the creation of academic coaching tools and workshops with a focus on transfer pathways and pre-nursing.
- Participates in the weekly Academic Coaching schedule for all School of Nursing Campuses.
- Engages in regular meetings with the Office of Academic Success Team and relevant committee work as assigned.
- Delivers academic success workshops across all School of Nursing campuses.
- Weekly engagement through class visits to promote services and provide timely learning strategy information to match course demands.
- Together with the Office of Academic Success team develops and monitors benchmarks, tracks use of services, and follows individual student progression through the curriculum.
- Participates in the planning and implementation of study groups; working with faculty for resources related to course material and coordinating with peer and alumni tutors.
- Takes part in the development of quiet and group study space for tutoring sessions on the Blackwood campus.
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| Position Status |
Part Time |
| Hours Per Week |
19.75 |
| Daily Work Shift |
Day |
| Work Arrangement |
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| FLSA |
Nonexempt |
| Position Salary |
$35.00/hourly |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Benefits |
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
| Terms of Appointment |
Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's degree in nursing plus a minimum of three years relevant professional experience in an administrative and/or supervisory function.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Ability to use different teaching methods and to transmit information in a manner that is accessible and understandable to students.
- Ability to analyze complex student-related matters accurately, draw valid conclusions, and propose various alternative courses of action. Initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and implement long-term program improvements.
- Ability to establish and keep cooperative working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and other members of the university community.
- Ability to interpret and apply program and university policies and procedures.
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Open Date |
04/03/2025 |
| Posting Close Date |
05/03/2025 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Off Campus |
| City |
Blackwood |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
Apr 03, 2025