Graduate Nursing Advisor

Wilkes University invites applicants for a full-time Graduate Nursing Advisor position in the Passan School of Nursing (PSON).

The successful candidate is responsible for advising an assigned caseload of graduate students in the PSON as governed by the university and graduate nursing academic policies. This is a hybrid staff position that requires collaboration with PSON faculty, staff and other university departments to support the academic success of the nursing graduate students. Duties include but are not limited to completing and maintaining student graduation plans, assisting with course changes, monitoring leave of absences and withdrawals, and responding to all student calls and emails. This position maintains communication with the Graduate Nursing Chair, Faculty, Staff and Online Program Management (OPM) partner to provide direction and resolution to student problems. Participation in PSON and University activities and committees is expected as appropriate.

The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree in nursing; master's degree in nursing is preferred; current unencumbered RN license in Pennsylvania. A minimum of 3 years' experience in nursing with leadership experience preferred in an administrative, managerial or clinical role.Distance education academic experience is preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products is required.

Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,500 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels. Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.

To apply, visit https://wilkesuniversitycareers.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please submit a cover letter, resume and a curriculum vitae.

Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.