Job Details

Salary : $64,008.00 - $77,796.00 Annually
Location : San Luis Obispo & North County Campus, CA
Job Type: Full Time - 12 Months/ 100% FTE
Job Number: FY2526-00062
Division: Instruction
Department: Nursing & Allied Health
Opening Date: 10/28/2025
Closing Date: 11/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Description Summary
DEFINITION
Under general direction of the Director of Nursing, implements activities and promotes nursing and allied health student success benchmarks of on-time program completion, passing licensure exams, and gaining prompt employment in nursing and allied health careers; gathers and compiles data for regulatory reports; implements assessment testing for program applicants; provides program eligibility requirements to interested applicants; and performs other duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Nursing and Allied Health Academic Success Specialist is distinguished from other positions by the requirement to oversee the development, implementation, evaluation, and reporting of Nursing and Allied Health program retention, student remediation, and grant project outcomes. The Academic Success Specialist will provide services and support necessary to meet program outcomes and to increase student success and retention.

Incumbents in this position support student learning outcomes by working with all students to be successful in the Nursing and Allied Health programs, and by developing, implementing, and maintaining an intervention program to increase at-risk students' ability to be successful in the Nursing and Allied Health programs.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Where You Will Work
Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic Highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.

Who We Are

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.

• Additional information about the college can be found at
• The college planning documents can be found at
• Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at
• We offer comprehensive benefit options. Information about benefits can be found at

Essential Functions & Qualifications
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work closely with the Director of Nursing and the Associate Director of Allied Health to provide support for program applicants, enrolled students, and graduates of the Nursing & Allied Health programs on both the San Luis Obispo and North County campuses;
• Coordinate with the Director of Nursing, applicant assessment testing and remediation plans for students not meeting the benchmark to increase their ability to become eligible applicants;
• Gather, analyze, and maintain statistical and student demographic data using paper and integrated software systems for required college, grant, and regulatory reports;
• Prepare and implement student and healthcare agency surveys;
• Use available technologies to compile data and write reports to meet deadlines;
• Participate in planning and implementing the evaluation process of grant projects;
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of informational meetings and workshops for interested applicants;
• Perform specialized work duties as necessary during program application cycles and incoming student orientations;
• Work closely with the program directors and faculty to identify, monitor, follow up with students in academic jeopardy of not meeting theory and clinical course and program objectives;
• Develop and implement student success, retention and remediation strategies using appropriate college and community resources;
• Research and cultivate scholarship opportunities for students;
• Participate and promote activities to increase students' confidence and knowledge to take and pass licensing or certificate exams;
• Assist with Nursing and Allied Health job fairs;
• Attend Division faculty and level meetings as required;
• Assist in annual revisions of program applications and student handbooks;
• Support the program directors with duties as assigned for program completion ceremonies;
• Coordinate mentoring programs as needed for Nursing & Allied Health students;
• Participate in outreach activities as assigned;
• Assist with the general clerical duties of the Nursing and Allied Health Division, including the development of confidential correspondence, reports, flyers, program handbooks, and orientation materials
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships;
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities;
• Apply policies, procedures, and practices of the College with sound judgement; and,
• Perform other related duties as required.

Duties may require the physical ability to:

• Work with a high degree of independence to oversee programs, including recruitment and outreach/marketing strategies;
• Organize and carry through on assignments and projects;
• See for the purpose of reading laws, codes, rules, policies and other printed matter;
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels;
• Speak so that others will be able to understand a normal in-person and telephone conversation;
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time;
• Lift and/or carry 25 pounds;
• Manual dexterity sufficient for keyboard and other office equipment operation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Required

• Associates Degree in a field related to the position; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in field related to the position; or
• Equivalent combination of education or experience

Experience:

Preferred

• Three years experience working with community college students or in a related healthcare discipline or in case management

Knowledge of:

• Training and educational requirements for health care related occupations, especially RN;
• Understanding, interpreting and applying federal, state, and district rules, regulations, procedures and policies which pertain to Nursing and Allied Health recruitment, training and retention;
• Effective communication and interaction with persons of diverse background and abilities;
• Local health care industry needs;
• Current technologies, personal computer, and associated office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and/or database software;
• Correct usage of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary;
• District policies and procedures

Additional Information
Work on both the SLO and NCC. Hours varied with summer and evening classes of students attending the NAH courses.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLYCandidates will be required to submit ALL of the required documents below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred.

1. Resume;
2. Associates Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
3. Diversity statement (see further instructions below).

Diversity Statement Instructions: Cuesta College is committed to building and maintaining a workforce that reflects and honors the diversity of our students. It is important to us that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as well as sexual orientation and abilities of all constituents in the Cuesta College community.
In 500 words or less, with consideration to our Mission Statement and our values expressed above, please explain how you will demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in this position.

Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONCuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.

San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address:

Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit:

Interview Process Information
Selected applicants will be invited to attend an in-person interview on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
TO: New Employees

FROM: Human Resources

SUBJECT: Benefits for Classified & Management Employees

Cuesta College's Benefits website:

Employees who work half-time or more are entitled to receive fringe benefits. The fringe allocation is money from the District to help cover the cost of insurance. Employees working half-time or more are eligible to participate in the District's medical, dental and vision insurance.

Employees with a work assignment of 50% to 74% of full time will receive one-half of the above stated fringe allocation.

If your insurance rate exceeds your fringe allocation, the balance will be deducted from your monthly payroll check. If the insurance plans selected cost less than the fringe allocation, any excess amount will be returned to the District. For more information about how fringe benefits are determined please refer to the collective bargaining agreement between SLO Community College District and Cuesta College Classified United Employees (CCCUE) or the Board of Trustees policy regarding management employees.

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 805-###-#### or ...@cuesta.edu.
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Each open position has specific attachment requirements in order to be considered by the hiring committee. If the attachment directions are not followed, your application will not be considered.

The required attachments for this position are:
• Resume;
• Diversity Statement;
• Associate's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred;

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