Graduate School of Nursing and Health Professions Ambassador (Part-Time) in Santa Barbara, California at Antioch University

Title : Graduate School of Nursing and Health Professions Ambassador
Department : Graduate School of Nursing and Health Professions
Classification : Part-Time, Staff, Non-Exempt, Hourly
Reports to : Dean, Graduate School of Nursing and Health Professions
Location : Remote position Residing in either Los Angeles or Santa Barbara, California; Some travel may be required.

Compensation: The compensation will be based on experience, education, knowledge, credentials, and a consideration of the difficulty and complexity of the position. The hourly rate for this position is $60.00 per hour.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic, practicing Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to serve as the face of our graduate health programs. In this pivotal role, you wont just be "selling" a degree; you will be inspiring the next generation of healthcare leaders who are committed to advancing equity, social justice, and transformative education in service to diverse communities.

As an Ambassador, you will bridge the gap between clinical practice and higher education. You will leverage your professional expertise and passion for the field to connect with prospective students, sharing the "real-world" value of our programs and the mission-driven heart of our university.

The primary responsibility of this position to collaborate with the GSNHP Dean, Enrollment Management, and Strategic Partnerships in the recruitment of students for the GSNHP. This is a part-time position with the expectation of 15-20 hours per a week. The position will report to the Dean of GSNHP. Duties require excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently, and coordinate multiple tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prospective Student Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for inquiries regarding the NP, DNP, and other graduate health pathways.
• Event Representation: Lead information sessions, webinars, and open houses with an enthusiastic and welcoming presence.
• Mentorship & Advising: Provide "career-visioning" sessions for applicants, helping them understand the transition and worth from RN to APRN or into other specialized healthcare roles.
• Outreach & Networking: Attend professional conferences and local clinical sites to build relationships with potential students and healthcare partners.
• Content Collaboration: Partner with the marketing team to create authentic social media content, "Day in the Life" features, and blog posts that highlight the universitys mission.
• Digital Engagement: Actively use various platforms for promoting the brand of AU and GSNHP programs and engaging with potential students.
• Mission Integration: Communicate Antiochs values of social justice, equity, inclusion, and learner-centered education in all recruitment and outreach activities.

Qualifications:

• A current, unencumbered APRN license and a Masters or Doctoral degree in Nursing.
• Three years minimum of APRN clinical experience
• Excellent communication skills with approachability, high-energy, empathetic, and a champion for healthcare professions
• Ability to engage diverse populations with empathy, professionalism, and cultural humility

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusive healthcare.
• Experience with public speaking, student mentorship, recruitment and professional outreach.
• Ability to work independently while being able to coordinate multiple projects and priorities.

Hours of Employment: Varies; part-time; 20 hours per week; non-exempt position serving a national university. The work schedule will be established in consultation with supervisor.

Work Location: Remote position Residing in either Los Angeles or Santa Barbara, California; Some travel may be required.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to sit, stand, use hands and fingers, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The individual must regularly lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Requires daily use of computer and other standard office equipment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Antioch University reserves the right to change the duties of this position at any time.

To Apply

Please email a cover letter, resume/CV, and three professional references with contact information at the time of application to: Employment@antioch.edu In the subject line of the email, please state GSNHP Ambassador

Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) EEO Statement:

The Coalition for the Common Good provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or class protected by federal, state or local laws in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The CCG complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources or the Office of the General Counsel.

Note: The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.