At Marymount University, we believe meaningful work happens when talented people come together with shared purpose. We serve not only our students—but one another—creating a culture where teamwork, adaptability, and resilience are part of everyday practice,
Located in Arlington, Virginia, just minutes from Washington, D.C., Marymount offers a dynamic and forward-looking environment where innovation is encouraged and flexibility is valued. We understand that higher education is evolving, and we embrace change with creativity, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Our faculty and staff thrive in a community that prioritizes communication, cross-functional collaboration, and service-driven leadership. Whether working directly with students or supporting them behind the scenes, every role contributes to a shared mission: helping students grow, succeed, and lead with purpose and confidence.
We are seeking a passionate leader committed to student success, with experience in supporting non-traditional students and implementing high-impact practices. Join our team at Marymount University, a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution dedicated to a student-centered mission focused on social justice.
As the Nursing Student Success and Recruitment Coordinator in our School of Nursing, you will play a critical role in supporting the success of our diverse student population, working closely with the Director, who prioritizes student success as central to the school's mission.
The core duty of this leadership position is to manage the daily operations for enrollment management and student success within the Malek School of Nursing Professions (MSNP). This includes working closely with central admissions teams to ensure effective management of the admissions funnel, collaborating with the marketing team to ensure the implementation of marketing strategies that align with the school's values and priorities, and developing and implementing evidence-based strategies to promote student success across all nursing programs.
Reporting to the Director of the School, the Coordinator will be a member of the core leadership team and will coordinate closely with other school leaders to align goals, strategies, and tactics to achieve outcomes. Although this individual may interface directly with students, their primary role will be to develop, lead, and coordinate team-based initiatives to improve student success.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Coordinate the admission of students into the Nursing programs in conjunction with Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions, the Nursing Admissions Committee, program chairs/directors, and professional advisors.
Act as a supplemental advisor to Nursing students, as needed.
Implements and upholds graduate and undergraduate Nursing processes for MSNP, including but not limited to student admission, progression, and board exam preparation.
Maintain and update the Nursing program websites as needed.
Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement strategic recruitment and enrollment initiatives aligned with the school's goals and target student populations.
Coordinate with faculty to streamline the admissions decision-making process, ensuring timely and consistent evaluation of applicants.
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, such as high school counselors, community college advisors, and healthcare organizations, to promote nursing programs and recruit prospective students.
Monitor and report on key performance indicators related to enrollment, retention, and student success, and use this data to inform program improvements.
Coordinate with student services to develop and implement retention strategies and support programs for first- and second-year students, as well as across all nursing programs.
Develop and manage a system of early alert to identify students who are at-risk within individual course or the program.
Work with students to develop individualized student success plans, coordinating targeted supports using university resources such as tutoring, supplemental instruction, faculty mentoring, financial aid, and student access services.
Collaborate with faculty to identify and address academic challenges and barriers to student success and develop interventions to support at-risk students.
Manage co-curricular supports for NCLEX test preparation, including management of ATI test preparation resources and events.
Oversee the development and maintenance of the school's website, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information on programs, admissions requirements, and student resources.
Stay current on trends and best practices in nursing education, enrollment management, and student success, and make recommendations for program improvements based on this knowledge.
Plan events that support admissions, student success, and student engagement.
Other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education: BSN required; Masters degree preferred in nursing, education, administration, or related field.
Experience: Proven track record of managing student success in higher education and developing and implementing student retention strategies; working knowledge of admissions processes. Experience in both areas is preferred, but having experience in either admissions or student success is required.
Licenses or Certifications: Registered Nurse; Masters degree preferred. Would consider an administrator with strong experience within higher education programs in other healthcare professions.
Financial Responsibility: Makes financial decisions within the University or accepted accounting guidelines, including review of financial reports, purchasing decisions, contract review/negotiation, etc.
Supervision: May supervise student workers or graduate assistants in support of the role.
Special Knowledge: Knowledge of best practices in student affairs, student Retention, and enrollment management is central to this role. Special knowledge in event planning and logistics, transcript evaluation; academic program development, and career development could also be beneficial but are not core requirements.
Location: Marymount University Main Campus.
Please note that this role is in-person based in Arlington, VA. Position will be open until filled.
Compensation/Total Rewards
The salary for this position is $37,500 at 50% FTE. It is competitive, market-based, and aligned with the University’s financial framework. Part-time employees are eligible to contribute the university’s 403(b) retirement plan on their own.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply via our career portal by submitting a cover letter addressing their qualifications related to the information listed above, along with a resume.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and employment verification, and other role related requirements such as motor vehicle and/or drug screening.
Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer. Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission. The university also expressly prohibits any form of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and stalking in any of its programs or activities, including employment and admission. For more information, please visit: https://marymount.edu/student-life/health-wellness/title-ix-2/
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