Advising & Contract Specialist - Nursing at Allegany College of Maryland – Cumberland, Maryland

Assists the Director of Nursing Education to organize and effectively attain division goals and objectives that are aligned with the College’s philosophy, goals, and objectives. The Advising & Contract Specialist assists with the admissions process, clinical site contracts, and the advising of Nursing students.
Academic Advising

1. Provides academic advising to all pre-nursing students (on campus and online) and coordinates faculty advising for current nursing students at all campuses/locations of the nursing program.
   • Assists students in setting academic goals offering advice regarding educational options, requirements, policies and procedures, etc.
   • Completes the evaluation process for transcripts; works closely with the registrar on awarded transfer credit.
   • Offers support to guide students through the course selection and registration process using the computer software system.
   • Holds individual advising appointments with new nursing student advisees to discuss the advising relationship, course requirements, registration, campus services, and career options.
   • Works collaboratively with the student services personnel and other college staff to facilitate student advising and student related matters.
   • Participate in general advising and/or group registration sessions for nursing at all instructional locations of the program including online advising opportunities.
   • Assist with community or other outreach contracts to promote the nursing program and explain the competitive admission process.
   • Participate in Open House and Career Fairs

Nursing Admissions & Contracts:

• Assists with screening prospective students and the review of applications for admission.
• Plans, coordinates and administers the nursing admissions exam at all campuses/locations/online.
• Proctors some face-to-face admissions exams
• Works cooperatively with other college staff to facilitate student selective admissions.
• Prepares correspondence related to advising and admissions for all nursing pathway admissions, including acceptance and denial letters. Sends out admission acceptance packets of information.
• Verifies current on campus nursing students are in compliance with ACM Nursing Program requirements (background check and drug screening) prior to clinical each semester, working with the face-to-face program faculty

Bachelor’s Degree required. Experience in an academic setting and/or advising preferred. Ability to learn and use all office equipment, College Information Systems, Microsoft Office Suite, excellent customer service skills, communication skills, and organizational skills required.

• Effective oral and written communication skills essential
• Experience and working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of basic math skills required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to learn and operate various computer software programs