Duties and Responsibilities: Works individually with nursing pathway and/or ADN nursing students in identifying courses to build a matriculation plan and assist them in assessing educational goals; Meets regularly with students to review academic history, assess academic performance and adjust academic plans; Utilizes the Fairmont State University Undergraduate Catalog and provides information on school/departmental procedures to ensure accurate information is being provided to the students; Advocates on behalf of the student when necessary, this includes but is not limited to referring students to other offices or resources when personal situations impeded the students' academic success; Represents the College of Nursing at recruiting events, which sometimes are scheduled in the evenings and/or weekends; Represents the College of Nursing at all orientation events and back to school events and helps prepare schedules ahead of time; Provides timely, appropriate and accurate information on majors, admissions requirements, career information, resources and follow-up; Calculates grade point averages and deficiency points; Presents students with alternative academic programs as appropriate and warranted; Assists students in identifying and analyzing solutions to academic concerns/problems; Develops, hosts, and presents academic information workshops; Interprets the University catalog along with competitive program requirements for the purposes of advising; Identifies and provides intensive advising for academically at-risk students, students with disabilities, athletes, and transfer students; Uses web services and software programs such as Banner, Felix, Degree Works, Microsoft Office, email, College of Nursing w drive, Blackboard, TaskStream, and TutorTrac; Responds to student inquiries and communicates via email, phone, letters, and/or in person in regards to admissions criteria, application procedures, and general questions; Reviews and maintains case notes on each student interaction, ensuring strict security and confidentiality; Establishes and/or maintains a record keeping system and enters data into records or into system databases as appropriate and as needed; Performs periodic evaluations of the advisees to assess their educational needs and perception of the services provided, satisfaction of the staff, and values of the services offered; Participates in departmental and institutional committees and groups that develop programs, responses, and interventions for students; Meets with supervisor to resolve issues and concerns; Utilizes a combination of intrusive, developmental, prescriptive, and appreciative advising techniques to empower students in formulating and clarifying life, career, and educational goals; Promotes the development of suitable educational plans and options consistent with their life and career plans; Supports and guides students in developing effective decision-making skills; Helps to identify environmental conditions that may negatively influence student academic achievement and works to neutralize such conditions; Focuses on retention of students and their academic success; at key times, focuses on students recovering from academic warnings/probations/suspensions. Requisition Number 2026092SP Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Hire Date ASAP Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/05/2026 Job Close Date 06/19/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Advertising Summary Quicklink for Posting https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/10814.