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The School of Nursing at SIUE is accepting applications for a full-time Academic Advisor I or II vacancy.  The Student Nurse Achievement Program (SNAP) is a school of nursing program designed to increase nursing workforce diversity by recruiting racially, ethnically, and or culturally diverse high school graduates and college students from various backgrounds, including disadvantaged backgrounds, interested in pursuing a bachelor of science degree in nursing.  Beginning in their freshman year, SNAP students receive faculty and peer support through mentorship programs, remediation, and study groups. School of Nursing faculty advise and monitor student progress throughout the program, promoting academic and personal success.

The SNAP Advisor is responsible for conscientious file management, academic advising, registration of assigned nursing students and and development of student program progression plans.  The selected candidate will meet with prospective students and families to provide them with School of Nursing information as well as maintain summary data on inquiries, prospective students, applicants, admitted students, enrolled students and inactive students for purposes of keeping the Director of Student Services, the Director of the SNAP Program, the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs, the Associate Dean for Academic Programs, and the Dean fully informed of nursing enrollment.   This position will also assist with recruitment of students and provides feedback in preparation of the annual recruitment plan for the School of Nursing, with an emphasis on under-represented minority students in the School of Nursing.  

Additionally, the Academic Advisor will also work closely with the Director of Student Services to ensure proper workflow is followed as well as assist and participate in SON commencement activities every fall and spring semester.  The professional responsibilities of this position may necessitate evening hours and occasional weekend hours. The Academic Advisor may be assigned additional duties that support the department’s mission and goals. 

This is a term position for the duration of the Increasing Nursing Workforce Diversity and Readiness To Practice Utilizing An Innovative 4R (Recruit, Retain, Readiness, Revision) Approach Grant.  The vacancy is listed as an Academic Advisor I, but candidates may be considered at the Academic Advisor II level based on qualifications and experience.  Salary will increase based on level and qualifications.   

The SIUE School of Nursing (SON) students learn excellence in nursing leadership through innovative teaching; quality research; community service; and compassionate care in this diverse and complex world.   SON programs prepare students for a fast-paced, rapidly evolving career in health care at a time when the country is facing a nursing shortage. The Advising staff play a key role in supporting diverse learners and helping develop nurses as care providers, scholars, and leaders able to meet the health challenges of a diverse and complex world.  Learn more at: https://www.siue.edu/nursing/  SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time employees including:
*Medical, dental and vision insurance; 
*Life insurance;
*SURS retirement plan;
*Supplemental retirement savings plans;
*Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
*Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays;
*WorkLife programs;
*Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
*Employee discounts (local and national retailers);
*Flexible Spending Account Program;
*University tuition waivers (full-time receive 100% waiver of tuition)

For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/benefits     

About Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a nationally recognized university that provides students with a high-quality, affordable education that prepares them for successful careers and lives of purpose. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, the academic preparation SIUE students receive equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make our communities better places to live. Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River’s rich bottom land and only 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to a diverse student body of more than 13,000 individuals and 2,300 faculty and staff. The city of Edwardsville is consistently cited as one of the top cities in Illinois for families, based on several factors, including affordability, green spaces, excellent schools, low crime rate, financial stability and philanthropic spirit. SIUE is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, as well as more than 30 additional accrediting agencies. In January 2019, SIUE was reclassified by The Carnegie Commission on Hig...her Education to the newly created doctoral/professional universities category. Fully certified at the Division I level by the NCAA, SIUE is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference and the Mid-American Conference (MAC) (men’s soccer & wrestling). Join the adventurous minds here at SIUE that are changing the world; explore our employment opportunities today. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce, we will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The SIUE Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at http://www.siue.edu/securityreport. The report contains campus safety and security information, crime statistics, fire safety policies, and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. This report is published in compliance with Federal law, titled the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” and the Higher Education Opportunity Act also known as the “Campus Fire Safety Right to Know.” For those without computer access, a paper copy of the report may be obtained, with a 24-hour notice, from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration, 1-618-650-2536.

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