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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

DIRECTOR OF CONSAH ACADEMIC SERVICES

Shreveport, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$95K/yr - $95K/yr

5+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Director of CONSAH Academic Services for Northwestern State University's College of Nursing and School of Allied Health, located in Shreveport, LA. The role involves providing leadership for academic support services, overseeing academic advising, student progression, and tutoring services, while maintaining teaching responsibilities within the faculty discipline.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the primary representative for academic services supporting nursing and allied health students across all CONSAH campuses

Provide leadership for student advising progression, retention, and tutoring services in collaboration with program directors and faculty

Supervise and evaluate academic services personnel, including coordinators, facilitators, tutors, proctors, and support staff

Oversee the CONSAH Health Services Department, including supervision of the Health Services Nurse, to ensure student clinical credentialing, immunization compliance, and onboarding processes meet institutional and clinical site standards

Maintain accurate academic and credentialing records for students in accordance with University, FERPA, and programmatic guidelines

Coordinate scheduling and implementation of student academic activities such as orientation, advising sessions, Freshman Connection, and other engagement initiatives

Support academic progression by reviewing policies and coordinating responses to student issues such as probation, suspension, and progression appeals

Collaborate with faculty and program directors to assess and report academic support outcomes, including student satisfaction and retention metrics

Teach courses in nursing or allied health consistent with faculty appointment and CONSAH workload policies, using evidence-based, student-centered methods

Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to academic services, student support, and clinical compliance in consultation with CONSAH leadership

Coordinate with offices such as the Registrar, Financial Aid, Enrollment Services, and institutional Health Services to support student navigation of university processes

Participate in the CONSAH budget planning process and monitor resource allocation for academic services and credentialing functions

Actively lead and participate in student recruitment and outreach activities across all instructional sites

Convene and lead CONSAH academic services and student support meetings to promote shared governance and operational efficiency

Serve as chair of the CONSAH Student Services Committee and contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance the student experience

Engage in professional development, scholarly activities, and service to maintain knowledge of best practices in academic support and clinical compliance

Represent the College at institutional, community, and professional events that support academic services and student development

Qualification

LeadershipOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsNursing educationAllied health educationTeaching experienceStudent supportAcademic advisingRetention initiativesTutoring services

Required

Applicants must hold a master's degree in nursing, allied health, education, counseling, or a related field and be eligible for faculty appointment

A minimum of five years of experience in nursing or allied health education and prior teaching experience in higher education are required

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills and be committed to supporting student success across multiple instructional sites