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Madonna University

Associate Registrar

Livonia, MI · On-site

This position coordinates academic records, registration services, and office operations while supporting university policies and procedures. The Associate Registrar resolves complex student record ...

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Teaching Associate 3

East Lansing, MI · On-site

Other Academic The Teaching Associate 3 candidate will provide teaching support for the laboratory ... courses offered primarily through the Introductory Biology Program in the Department of Biological ...

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Nursing Student Success and Enrollment Specialist

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI • On-site

$53K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, PTO

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Job description

Salary: $53,989.00 Annually
Location : Main Campus - 1701 E Front Street, Traverse City
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00084
Division: Educational Services
Department: Nursing
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/27/2026 8:00 AM Eastern
Summary & Qualifications:
The Nursing Student Success & Enrollment Specialist serves as the primary engine for student persistence and departmental efficiency within the Nursing and Health Occupations area. This role integrates specialized nursing admissions advising and accreditation data management with proactive academic coaching, including study skill development, course-specific support, and student engagement initiatives.
This individual provides administrative support to the Director of Nursing and the Health Occupations Office Manager in various nursing department functions. Responsible for nursing admissions, maintaining accreditation data, and monitoring compliance requirements for faculty and students.
The successful individual will have the ability to perform complex tasks, knowledge of basic academic skills and strategies, the ability to maintain detailed records, familiarity with online learning platforms, and a desire to help students overcome academic challenges. Candidates should have the patience to work with a wide variety of students, as well as a sense of humor and compassion.
Qualifications
  • Associate Degree in Nursing, OR related field *ex. Business, academic student support (Required)
  • Minimum one year of related work experience in academic support or office administration (Required)
  • Demonstrated competency with Microsoft and/or Google tools to access, manage, and analyze data. (Required)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, OR related field *ex. Business, academic student support (Preferred)
  • Between 2 and 5 years of related work experience (Preferred)
  • Experience in academic support (Preferred)
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work (Preferred)

Essential Responsibilities
  • (Critical) Assists students with the development of skills supporting nursing academic success.
  • (Critical) Provides students with support in successful completion of nursing theory courses and attainment of clinical nursing skills.
  • (Critical) Provides administrative support to department (students, staff, and faculty). Serves as the point of contact between departments/functions as appropriate in reporting information and issues; and collaborates with appropriate offices in preparing and sharing information for the ADN and PN nursing programs - i.e. records and registration, NMC admissions office, advising center.
  • (Critical) Implements and maintains record keeping for new admissions, attrition, nursing board results, student files, student/instructor compliance information, tracking document, clinical contracts, and monitors out of sequence students with the Office Manager.
  • (Critical) Plans, interprets, and processes ADN and PN admission prerequisites, admission data reports, policies and procedures for prospective students and current applicants. Coordinates automated computer processes - i.e. GPA, program changes, eligibility status, etc.
  • (Critical) Admits qualified students into the ADN (generic and completion option) and PN programs by applying the admission criteria to screen applicant credentials and render appropriate admissions decisions for the nursing students, sends correspondence regarding admission, monitors eligibility and wait lists, mails welcome packets and organizes and participates in orientation.
  • (Critical) Advises applicants and prospective students about the admissions and secondary nursing application process.
  • (Critical) Maintains a clean, orderly environment for the students requiring assistance.
  • (Critical) Create, update and maintain files as delegated by Director of Nursing and Allied Health
  • (Critical) Respond to requests for information, exercising discretion in obtaining and providing factual and confidential information related to office and College operations.
  • (Critical)Supports the admissions and nursing department by attending recruiting events, as needed.
  • (Important) Office support functions- copy, scan, e-mail and file documents, use Microsoft and Google office programs, and answer multi-line telephones.
  • (important) May be cross-trained to proctor nursing exams.

Work Environment
Lifting Activities
Most frequently lifted object: under 10 lbs. lifted to waist level; carried 1-9 feet (Several times per day)
Heaviest object lifted: 10-19 lbs. lifted waist level; carried 1-9 feet (Occasionally)
Non-lifting Repetitive Activities
Arm Movement(Continuously)
Bending(Occasionally)
Crouching(Occasionally)
Gripping(Continuously)
Leg Movement(Continuously)
Sitting(Continuously)
Standing(Several times per day)
Talking(Continuously)
Typing(Continuously)
Walking(Several times per day)
Writing(Several times per day)
Other Physical DemandsClose visual work
Extended work hours
Irregular working hours
Prolonged visual work
Travel (less than 10%)
Mental Demands
Complicated Planning
Exercising Independent Judgment
Intense Concentration
Minimal Guidance or Direction
Performing Multiple Functions/Activities
Persuading Others
Rapid Decision Making
Other Challenges
Precise accuracy requirements
Safeguarding organization assets and property
Exceptional benefits package, including medical, dental, and paid sick leave. Up to four weeks paid vacation within the first year of employment. NMC paid tuition benefits.For more benefit details, visit our
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Do you have a minimum of a completed Associate's degree in either nursing, or a related field? Such as Business, Academic Student Support, etc.?
  • No
  • Yes

02
How many years of office admin experience do you have or related to academic support?
  • Less than 1 year
  • Between 1-3 years
  • Between 3-5 years
  • More than 5 years

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Please breifly describe your related experience
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Do you have demonstrated competency with Microsoft and/or Google tools to access, manage, and analyze data?
  • No
  • Yes

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Is there any additional information you'd like us to know related to this position?
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