What are the responsibilities and job description for the NCLEX Success Coach position at Columbia College?
NCLEX Success Coach
Department: Nursing
Location: Columbia, MO
Type: Faculty, Part-Time
Pay: $53 to $57 per hour (Pay range may vary based on geographic location)
Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse and overall, fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.
Department: Nursing
Location: Columbia, MO
Type: Faculty, Part-Time
Pay: $53 to $57 per hour (Pay range may vary based on geographic location)
Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse and overall, fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.
About Columbia College
Columbia College’s Department of Nursing is committed to preparing exceptional nurses who are practice-ready, compassionate, and resilient healthcare leaders. Our programs emphasize academic excellence, clinical competence, and student-centered support. We seek dedicated faculty and staff who share our mission of supporting student success and advancing the nursing profession.
Position Summary
The Part-Time Faculty – NCLEX Success Coach is a specialized faculty/staff role focused solely on supporting nursing students as they prepare for the NCLEX licensure examination. This individual will provide individualized and group coaching sessions, test-taking strategies, content review, and remediation support to improve student confidence and first-time pass rates.
This position is ideal for a nursing professional who is passionate about teaching, mentoring, and empowering future nurses to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individualized and group NCLEX coaching sessions, both in person and virtually.
- Guide students in critical thinking, test-taking strategies, and NCLEX-specific study techniques
- Collaborate with nursing faculty and leaders in curriculum and evaluation processes
- Collaborate with nursing faculty and leadership to ensure identify students in need of additional support.
- Develop and recommend study plans tailored to student needs.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, participation, and progress.
- Encourage professionalism, resilience, and confidence in students preparing for licensure.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) required; doctoral degree preferred.
- Current, unencumbered RN license.
- Demonstrated success in NCLEX preparation, academic coaching, and nursing education.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and mentoring skills.
- Commitment to student success and the mission of nursing education.
Workload and Hours
- This is a part-time faculty appointment.
- Anticipated workload is 8-14 hours per week, depending on student need and semester demand.
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate student availability.
Compensation
Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, aligned with faculty/staff pay scales for part-time appointments.
Application Process
Interested applicants should submit the following:
- A cover letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position.
- Curriculum vitae or résumé.
- Copy of nursing license.
- Contact information for at least two professional references.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position.
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Salary : $53 - $57
