Advisor/Navigator – Non-Traditional Nursing Program

MSMC School of Business

. Serve as the advisor/navigator for non-traditional students .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeNewburgh • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in academic advising for non-traditional students, with strong skills in communication, data analysis, and project management. Capable of collaborating with faculty and student support offices to enhance student engagement and retention.

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Bachelor's DegreeAcademic AdvisingData AnalysisProject ManagementInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills

Data CollectionCourse Management SystemsDatabase ManagementPermission Credit FormsCourse Substitution Forms

Soft Skills

Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationSelf-Directed LearningAnalytic Skills

Tools & Technologies

Office ApplicationsStudent Information Systems

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationAcademic PoliciesStudent RecruitmentStudent EngagementRetention Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the advisor/navigator for non-traditional students
Work with other School of Nursing faculty advisors to ensure efficiency in student progression
Assist in recruiting non-traditional students and serve as a resource to Admissions and the Registrar
Participate in selected College- and School of Nursing-sponsored recruitment events
Communicate with newly admitted non-traditional students and those in transition to facilitate course enrollment
Provide academic guidance and planning for degree-completion goals
Organize orientation programs for non-traditional students
Collaborate with student support offices to connect students with appropriate resources
Maintain a database/spreadsheet of information on each advisee
Assist advisees with Permission Credit Forms, Course Substitution Forms, and requests submitted to the School of Nursing and Academic Standards Committee
Participate in School of Nursing meetings and provide input and feedback
Serve on the School of Nursing recruitment team and help plan events and activities
Assist in the yearly review of the Undergraduate Catalog and School of Nursing handbook
Participate in regulatory and accreditation activities
Build and implement a retention plan with School of Nursing faculty
Travel occasionally to College and School of Nursing-sponsored recruitment events
Work flexible hours as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant area of study
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Computer skills with office applications and the ability to engage in self-directed learning of systems for student information and course management after initial training
Excellent analytic skills for collecting and analyzing data and making recommendations for improving student engagement, recruitment, services, and overall experience
Excellent time management, project management, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as function as part of a team
Ability to work flexible hours, if necessary
Must be authorized to work in the United States
MSMC does not sponsor employment visas at this time
Working knowledge of academic policies and procedures in higher education (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
403(b) Retirement Plan (Pre-Tax & Roth Options)
403(b) Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
EAP
Voluntary Life
Voluntary AD&D
Voluntary Hospital Insurance
Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts – Health, Dependent Care
College Paid Life Insurance
College Paid Long Term Disability
Tuition Remission – Self and Dependents
Tuition Exchange Program