Senior Nursing Advising and Recruitment Manager

Job Description

Overview

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences welcomes applicants for the Senior Nursing Advising and Recruitment Manager.

The Senior Nursing Advising and Recruitment Manager will be responsible for student recruitment (including on- and -off campus events), admissions into the nursing programs, and nursing student progression through the nursing programs to graduation and alumni status. Additionally, oversees School of Nursing Ambassador program and provides oversight for staff and Nursing Advising and Recruiting Managers. Works closely with the Central Advising Office and Pre-Nursing Advisor to identify appropriate applicants for admission to the SON undergraduate programs.

Auburn University at Montgomery reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.

For full consideration upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three professional references.

Responsibilities

This position will report to the Dean of the School of Nursing and be responsible for the following duties:

Recruitment/Events

• Drafts and monitors annual recruitment plan for the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
• Develops recruitment materials and attends recruitment events. Makes presentations at information sessions and college fairs on and off campus.
• Facilitates presentations and outreach activities with pre-college groups; collaborates with other units on campus to plan joint recruitment activities.
• Supports efforts to develop and maintain partnerships with community colleges and health systems.
• Plans for CONHS career fairs and mock interviews.
• Coordinates marketing meetings with CONHS.

Program Admissions

• Creates events to support CONHS recruitment.
• Prepares electronic application materials for each application cycle for undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Coordinates with Central Advising Office to plan for each admission cycle and facilitate the pre-licensure admission process.
• Collaborate with Department Chair(s) and appropriate staff to collect and prepare admission data for review by the SON Admissions, Progression, and Graduation Committee.
• Communicate with prospective applicants regarding the admission process and requirements once selected for admission status through to starting the nursing program.
• Assists with new junior nursing student orientation each semester.
• Maintains MOU agreements and keeps up with the MOU spreadsheet for nursing.

Data Tracking and Analysis

• Maintains applicant database for reports such as number of applicants, number offered admission, number accepted admission for pre-licensure BSN program.
• Monitor and track nursing student status in each nursing program.
• Ensure that all nursing students are advised and registered each semester and track student progress using CRM Advise, DegreeWorks, and other university advising software.
• Ensure that all eligible seniors have applied for graduation.
• Track enrollment projections prior to each semester’s start for each nursing program.
• Utilize demographic information, historic enrollment trends, market forecasting, and prospect data to develop and implement recruitment plans and strategies.
• Regularly reports data to respective program committees and prepares reports as needed for accreditation and state agencies.

Nursing Student Progression

• Prepare faculty advising lists each semester and manage student advising files.
• Each semester coordinate receipt of and filing of student information.
• Meet with faculty on a regular basis regarding at-risk students and identification of resources to support students.
• Track at-risk students in coordination with faculty advisors.
• Maintain class rosters and tracking of students through the program to graduation.
• Assist with student events such as Pinning, Honors events, White Coat, etc.
• Work with graduate program coordinators to support access to AUM graduate programs.

Alumni

• Maintain updated database of graduated students and their honors while in school.
• Assist with events for SON alumni.
• Assist with reports for AUM Alumni Office.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in higher education, preferably working within advising, admissions and recruitment outreach initiatives or enrollment management is required.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of acceptable basic management practices.
• Knowledge of applicable institutional practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of limited budgeting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable University practices and procedures.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Written communication skills.
• Problem analysis skills.
• Ability to speak in public, lead small group meetings, and make presentations.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time and respond to multiple competing demands.
• Ability to use a computer and relevant software applications.
• Ability to manage project activities and the work of others.
• Ability to coordinate the work.

Why Work at AUM?

Auburn University at Montgomery is recognized by U.S. News and World Report, as well as The Princeton Review as one of the best colleges in the Southeast. U.S. News & World Report ranked AUM No.22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching. The close-knit community and small faculty-student ratios make it an outstanding school of choice for students. The School of Nursing is comprised of baccalaureate, master’s, DNP program, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs. Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. http://www.ccneaccrerditation.org.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Human Resources/ Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.

Posted Date

10/21/2026