Academic Coach – Nursing

Riverside Health

Academic Coach & Advisor role at Riverside, supporting nursing students in academic success and licensure readiness through individualized planning and mentoring. Involves collaborative efforts with faculty and student engagements.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $76,400 - $105,050 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in academic planning, student success strategies, and individualized support for at-risk students. Proficient in communication, collaboration with faculty, and maintaining thorough documentation of student progress.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Masters DegreeFaculty ExperienceRegistered Nurse (RN) LicenseAcademic Planning SoftwareStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Academic PlanningStudent Success StrategiesTutoringRemediationData TrackingGap AnalysisIndividualized Success PlansCourse Registration AssistanceMonitoring Student PerformanceNeeds-Based Counseling

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsInitiativeLeadershipCollaborationOrganization

Tools & Technologies

Student Success PlatformsAcademic Planning Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Industry Keywords

At-Risk StudentsRetentionGraduationProfessional GrowthDiverse Student Body

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support student academic success, licensure readiness, persistence, retention, and professional growth.
Identify at‑risk students early, provide structured interventions, guide academic planning, and collaborate with faculty to improve student outcomes.
Conduct gap analyses and create individualized success plans for at-risk students.
Monitor student performance and maintain regular communication with both students and faculty.
Clarify, document, and develop educational and career plans with students.
Provide needs-based counseling, academic planning, and continuous progress monitoring for retention and graduation.
Assist students with course registration, degree planning, and navigating program requirements.
Teach one or more courses, provide tutoring, mentoring, and supplemental instruction aligned with course objectives.
Document coaching activities, academic progress, and student interactions thoroughly.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Masters Degree, Nursing, Education, or related general education field (Required)
3-4 years Faculty experience at the college level with specific experience in tutoring or remediation of at-risk students (Required)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with a diverse student body.
Ability to take initiative, lead groups, and promote innovation.
Experience with academic planning software and student success platforms.
Collaborative team orientation with faculty and student‑facing departments.
Strong organization, documentation, and data‑tracking skills.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) current, unencumbered license with VA or compact state Upon Hire(Required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Paid time off