Job Title: Manager of Pre-Nursing Student Success
Department: Dunham School of Nursing
Reports To: Dean, Dunham School of Nursing
Status: Exempt

The Dunham School of Nursing seeks a highly organized, student-centered professional to serve as Manager of Pre-Nursing Student Success. This leadership position coordinates academic advising, retention, progression, and student success initiatives for undergraduate pre-nursing students.

Working closely with the Dean, faculty, Admissions, and university partners, the Manager supports students from initial enrollment as a pre-nursing student through acceptance and enrollment in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program, ensuring compliance with School of Nursing policies, accreditation standards, and Texas Board of Nursing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and outreach efforts to attract qualified nursing applicants.
• Manage pre-nursing student enrollment, progression, and student selection processes for the undergraduate BSN program.
• Provide academic advising and support for approximately 300-350 pre-nursing students.
• Monitor student progress and implement strategies that promote retention, progression, and graduation.
• Coordinate initial student readiness requirements for clinical participation upon acceptance into the BSN program.
• Provide a smooth handoff of clinical readiness to the Undergraduate Clinical Placement Coordinator role upon student enrollment into the BSN Program’s first-semester courses.
• Analyze enrollment and student success data to support continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to enhance the student experience and academic success.
• Participate in accreditation activities, assessment initiatives, and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Represent the School of Nursing at recruitment events, orientations, and university programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in healthcare, higher education, student affairs, nursing education, or a related field.
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, manage complex student situations, and maintain confidentiality.
• Commitment to student success and the mission of Christian higher education.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a mature and experienced professional with exceptional communication and organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. This individual must be comfortable navigating challenging student conversations with professionalism, empathy, and consistency while maintaining high standards and supporting student achievement. The role requires independent decision-making, strong relationship-building skills, and a commitment to fostering student success within a Christ-centered academic community.

This exempt position plays a critical role in supporting enrollment, retention, progression, accreditation compliance, and overall student success within the Dunham School of Nursing.

Additional Information:

Houston Christian University is an independent, private Christian liberal arts university dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals. HCU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Houston Christian University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. The Preamble to the By-Laws of the University, “Scripture and a Christian Worldview,” and the “Ten Pillars Core Convictions of HCU” set forth a statement of belief which each University employee is expected to support and personify as an essential function of their employment at the University. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.

As one of the most diverse universities in the nation, Houston Christian University also strives to build a faculty and staff team that provides role models who embody biblical orthodoxy and ethics for all our students, whatever their background or life experience.

As with all open positions at the University, a contract or employment offer will only be extended when the budget for the position has been confirmed.

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