• Director Of Consah Academic Services

    Louisiana Department of State Civil Service (Shreveport, LA)


    DIRECTOR OF CONSAH ACADEMIC SERVICES

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    DIRECTOR OF CONSAH ACADEMIC SERVICES

    Salary

     

    $95,000.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Shreveport, LA

     

    Job Type

     

    Unclassified

     

    Job Number

     

    999510

     

    Department

     

    Northwestern State University

     

    Opening Date

     

    07/30/2025

     

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    About this Job

     

    Northwestern State University's College of Nursing and School of Allied Health (CONSAH) invites applications for the position of Director of CONSAH Academic Services, a full-time, 12- month faculty appointment available on the Shreveport campus beginning August 4, 2025.

     

    Academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled.

    To apply:

    Submit

     

    1) a letter of application,

     

    2) an updated CV,

     

    3) official transcripts (if not from NSU) and

    4) a list of three professional references with complete contact information to:

    Dr. Aimee Badeaux, Dean of the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health, Northwestern State University, 1800 Line Avenue, Shreveport, LA, 71101-3127 [email protected].

    NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)

    Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

     

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

     

    All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email [email protected].

     

    In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State Universityfor facilitiesis the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email [email protected]. Forstudentacademic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email [email protected]. Forfaculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email [email protected].

    Minimum Qualifications

    Applicants must hold a master's degree in nursing, allied health, education, counseling, or a related field and be eligible for faculty appointment. A minimum of five years of experience in nursing or allied health education and prior teaching experience in higher education are required. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills and be committed to supporting student success across multiple instructional sites.

     

    Job Specification

     

    The Director of CONSAH Academic Services provides cross-campus leadership for academic support services for nursing and allied health students. The Director oversees academic advising, student progression, tutoring services, and retention initiatives while maintaining teaching responsibilities in their faculty discipline.

     

    •Serve as the primary representative for academic services supporting nursing and allied health students across all CONSAH campuses.

    •Provide leadership for student advising progression, retention, and tutoring services in collaboration with program directors and faculty.

    •Supervise and evaluate academic services personnel, including coordinators, facilitators, tutors, proctors, and support staff.

    •Oversee the CONSAH Health Services Department, including supervision of the Health Services Nurse, to ensure student clinical credentialing, immunization compliance, and onboarding processes meet institutional and clinical site standards.

    •Maintain accurate academic and credentialing records for students in accordance with University, FERPA, and programmatic guidelines.

    •Coordinate scheduling and implementation of student academic activities such as orientation, advising sessions, Freshman Connection, and other engagement initiatives.

    •Support academic progression by reviewing policies and coordinating responses to student issues such as probation, suspension, and progression appeals.

    •Collaborate with faculty and program directors to assess and report academic support outcomes, including student satisfaction and retention metrics.

    •Teach courses in nursing or allied health consistent with faculty appointment and CONSAH workload policies, using evidence-based, student-centered methods.

    •Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to academic services, student support, and clinical compliance in consultation with CONSAH leadership.

    •Coordinate with offices such as the Registrar, Financial Aid, Enrollment Services, and institutional Health Services to support student navigation of university processes.

    •Participate in the CONSAH budget planning process and monitor resource allocation for academic services and credentialing functions.

    •Actively lead and participate in student recruitment and outreach activities across all instructional sites.

    •Convene and lead CONSAH academic services and student support meetings to promote shared governance and operational efficiency.

    •Serve as chair of the CONSAH Student Services Committee and contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance the student experience.

    •Engage in professional development, scholarly activities, and service to maintain knowledge of best practices in academic support and clinical compliance.

    •Represent the College at institutional, community, and professional events that support academic services and student development.

     

    Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

     

    Employer

     

    State of Louisiana

     

    Address

     

    For agency contact information, please refer to

     

    the supplemental information above.

     

    Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

     

    Phone

     

    (866) 783-5462

     

    Website

     

    http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

     

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