Nursing Student Retention Manager

Title: Nursing Student Retention Manager

Department: Nursing

Campus Location: Arnold/Main Campus

Salary Range: $74,098-$92,622

Work Mode: This position requires a full-time in-person presence on campus or at alternative locations.

Hours Per Week:40

Work Schedule:

Position Type:Full-Time Staff, Exempt

Position Summary

The School of Health Sciences' Nursing Student Retention Manager (NSRM) is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive retention programs to support student success in both the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurse (RN) programs. This role provides proactive advising and mentoring, coordinates workshops, tutoring, and test-taking strategy sessions, and ensures targeted support for underrepresented student populations. The NSRM will utilize data to monitor student progress, identify barriers to persistence, and evaluate the effectiveness of retention initiatives.

A key function of this role is the early identification and support of at-risk students through individualized academic and personal interventions. The NSRM works closely with faculty and administration to create a coordinated support network, ensuring alignment between instructional practices, academic policies, and student support services. This collaboration includes but is not limited to sharing insights on student performance trends, co-developing strategies for academic success, contributing to curriculum and policy discussions that impact retention, and participating in faculty development efforts to promote inclusive and student-centered teaching.

By fostering a supportive academic environment, the NSRM will help improve student outcomes, strengthen program completion rates, and promote diversity and equity within nursing education.

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administrators, and staff members. The college seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, embrace concepts of equity and inclusiveness, and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.

While we appreciate your interest in employment with Anne Arundel Community College, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for any position.

Pay dates occur on the 7th and 22nd of each month. If those dates fall on a weekend, the pay date occurs on the Friday prior to the 7th and 22nd. As an employee of the college, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

In the best interest of the College, only individuals who are residents of Maryland or one of the following states will be eligible for employment at the college: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. The college will annually review this restriction and, if appropriate, expand the list of states of employment eligibility.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Retention Strategy Development: Design and lead initiatives aimed at improving nursing student retention and progression. Analyze retention data to identify trends, risk factors, and opportunities for intervention. Develop student remediation plans and programming to mitigate attrition.

Student Support & Engagement: Provide individualized academic coaching and support to at-risk students to include but not limited to, facilitating workshops on study skills, time management, test-taking strategies, stress management and reinforcement of nursing concepts. Serve as a liaison between students and campus resources (e.g., counseling, financial aid, student support services).

Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with nursing faculty to identify students in need of support. Use data to collaborate with faculty to recommend curriculum and testing changes, instructional or assessment adjustments (e.g., testing strategies, assignments, curriculum supports) that improve student learning and retention. Coordinate with academic advisors and student success teams to ensure continuity of care. Communicate regularly with students to monitor progress and provide encouragement.

Program Evaluation & Reporting: Track and report retention metrics and student outcomes. Evaluate the effectiveness of retention programs and recommend improvements. Prepare reports for the nursing department, institutional stakeholders, advisory boards and accreditation and state agencies.

Equity & Inclusion: Promote inclusive practices that support diverse student populations. Address barriers to success for underrepresented and non-traditional students.

Other Duties:
Attend college, school, departmental and advisory board meetings and participate in professional development.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of two years of experience in nursing education.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current Maryland Nursing License

Experience working with diverse student populations and retention initiatives.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.

Ability to analyze data and apply findings to program development.

Knowledge of nursing curriculum and academic challenges faced by nursing students.

Proficiency in student information systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to work autonomously in developing a plan and working toward the goals of a project.

Demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive environment and the ability to deal tactfully with all internal and external constituents and the ability to work collegiately with a culturally diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and visitors daily.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN.)
Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.

Experience with academic intervention models.

Higher education experience in Nursing or Health Sciences Education or Student Retention

Familiarity with accreditation standards (e.g., ACEN, CCNE).