NEOGOV · 18 hours ago
Student Support Specialist - Project Position (PS 4) DOH8835
NEOGOV is seeking a Student Support Specialist to join the Washington State Department of Health, focusing on the Rural Nursing Education Program. This role is essential in addressing the nursing shortage in rural communities by providing academic advising and mentorship to nursing students, ensuring they receive the support needed to progress through their education.
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Responsibilities
Provides individualized academic advising, coaching, and mentorship to RNEP students
Supports students through prerequisite coursework, nursing program applications, and academic progression
Collaborates with faculty, advisors, and student services to support academic readiness and success
Works with colleges to monitor student progress and ensure requirements for advancement are met
Identifies and helps address barriers impacting student success, including financial, academic, emotional, and logistical challenges
Coordinates access to tutoring, test preparation, financial aid counseling, nutrition support, childcare, transportation, and technology resources
Builds and maintains strong relationships with community partners, academic institutions, and local stakeholders
Collaborates with rural partners to support students committed to nursing education and practice in their communities
Qualification
Required
Option 1: Four or more years of experience in an advisory capacity supporting students by providing guidance, recommendations, or assistance with navigating programs or services
Option 2: Bachelor's degree in public health, nursing, social and behavioral science, education, counseling or a closely related field and two years of experience supporting students by providing guidance, recommendations, or assistance with navigating programs or services
Option 3: Master's degree in public health, nursing, social and behavioral science, education, counseling or a closely related field and one year of experience supporting students by providing guidance, recommendations, or assistance with navigating programs or services
Preferred
Understanding of nursing education rules, regulations, and requirements
Experience working with health care facilities located in rural communities
Experience working with postsecondary students
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Retirement plans
Paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave
Dependent care assistance
Professional development opportunities
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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