Academic Success Coach

Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Academic Success Coach in the School of Nursing. This position supports students within the School of Nursing to succeed academically. Efforts to help students are implemented through academic coaching, monitoring of student progress, workshops, orientations, support of the nursing course assistants, as well as other special initiatives to support the success of nursing students.

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2024, the enrollment surpassed 7,500, with 7,464 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 41% are Hispanic, 13% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 22% are White, and 6% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community. 

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Facilitate individual success coaching meetings with nursing students, including needs assessment, barrier identification, instruction of skills and strategies, and referral to appropriate academic and support resources.
• Develop and monitor student success plans in collaboration with faculty.
• Teach students study skills and learning strategies to facilitate student success in individual and group settings.
• Respond to nursing student performance alerts through targeted outreach, needs assessment, and referral to appropriate academic and support resources.
• Monitor and analyze student success and retention.
• Make recommendations for process and quality improvements to the School of Nursing Student Success program.
• Assist in the selection, training, scheduling, evaluation, and monitoring of Nursing Course Assistant student workers. 
• Support Nursing Course Assistants with Workday needs.
• Assist in the planning and execution of orientation of new nursing students.
• Coordinate and help facilitate events to support student academic success.
• Represent the School of Nursing at recruiting events as assigned.
• Serve on departmental and college committees required by the position or as assigned.
• Manage spreadsheets, reports, and other software for student success.
• Manage additional student success initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One (1) year of experience working in educational environment supporting students (college student position may be considered).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and services simultaneously.
• Ability to manage sensitive information professionally and confidentially.
• Knowledge of best practices in study skills and test taking.
• Excellent computer and organizational skills.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education, leadership, or related field.
• Analytical skills.
• Experience working in student affairs.
• Experience providing Supplemental Instruction or tutoring support.
• Program management experience.

Salary & Benefits

Budgeted salary for this position is $54,285. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 19.25% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

The posting will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications to begin on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by April 28 for full consideration.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the “Browse Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Exempt 

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nevadastate.edu.

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience.
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University.
• Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the Career Services Center website Nevadastate.edu/career to receive assistance with their resume, cover letter, and/or interview skills.