What are the responsibilities and job description for the School of Nursing-Student Retention Coordinator-Family, Community and Health Systems position at University of Alabama at Birmingham?
Position Information
School/College
School of Nursing
Title
School of Nursing-Student Retention Coordinator-Family, Community and Health Systems
Assignment Category
Full-Time
Rank
Open Rank
Tenure Status
Open Tenure
Payroll Status
Faculty 12
Job Description
The Student Retention Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a program for increasing retention of students in the undergraduate-prelicensure programs. The individual in this role will work collaboratively with the Associate and Assistant Deans for Undergraduate-prelicensure Education, Pathway Directors, ATI Coordinators, and faculty in developing the retention program including student risk assessment, individual retention plans, academic skills training, remediation strategies, and academic resources. The Student Retention Coordinator will also be responsible for building and managing databases to track outcomes of the retention program, participating in meetings of undergraduate-prelicensure program meetings, training and supervision of tutors, and contributing to curriculum development and revisions to address needs of students at academic risk. The Student Retention Coordinator is also responsible for communication with faculty regarding students at risk for course failure and student progress on individual retention plans. The Student Retention Coordinator will develop connections with campus resources to facilitate student referral to needed support and assistance.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of a master’s degree in Nursing required, doctorate in nursing or related field preferred
- Minimum two years teaching experience required, preferably at the collegiate level.
- Prior education/training in the pedagogy of teaching learning required.
- Experience in managing databases and program planning
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated effectiveness in communications and relationship building
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) preferred.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F2802P
Open Date
03/05/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Nondiscrimination Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
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