Academic Learning Specialist - Nursing Program

Title: Academic Learning Specialist - Nursing Program

Agency: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Location: Richmond (City) - 760

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Salary commensurate with the education and experience of the applicant. Hiring range is $70,000-$80,000.

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia's capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

The Academic Learning Specialist serves as a student success professional within the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The position provides academic coaching, student support services, remediation, clinical readiness coordination, and NCLEX preparation support designed to improve student retention, progression, graduation, and licensure outcomes. The position plays a critical role in helping students develop effective learning habits, clinical judgment, test-taking strategies, note-taking techniques, and NCLEX readiness while ensuring compliance with clinical requirements necessary for progression in the program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
• Current active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Minimum of two (2) years of direct client care experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology and educational software applications.

Additional Considerations:

• Master's degree in Nursing, Nursing Education, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Experience in nursing education, tutoring, academic coaching, advising, or student success services.
• Experience with ATI testing and remediation systems.
• Experience managing CastleBranch or similar compliance management platforms.
• Community college experience.