Administrative Analyst, Nursing

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Administrative Analyst, Nursing is responsible for researching and preparing special reports, examining and verifying documents, and performing general office duties. The Administrative Analyst is responsible for the effective and timely completion of administrative support duties for the nursing department. This position also tracks completion of student applications in process for admission into the nursing program. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Essential Duties:

• Serve as primary contact for nursing program applicants; assist with application processing, troubleshooting, and answering inquiries.
• Manage Castle Branch vendor relationship; ensure timely submission of required screening materials and train faculty on account setup and ordering screenings.
• Schedule and proctor entrance exams; record and maintain scores in the application database.
• Post fees to student accounts; track department budget and collaborate with the Director on budget status.
• Maintain program requirements and policies; update catalogs, curriculum, and public-facing website; assist with textbook orders and late adoptions.
• Maintain filing systems for student records and clinical agreements; manage office supplies and equipment; handle mail distribution.
• Schedule meetings, appointments, and travel for the Director; compile and distribute faculty meeting minutes; assist with accreditation documentation and reporting.
• Greet and assist visitors; respond to inquiries via phone or in person; collaborate with advisors for pre-nursing sessions and update informational packets.
• Prepare reports, extract and modify data; send and tally graduate/employer surveys; support accreditation processes and annual reporting.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned.

Rate of Pay: $17.34 per hour

Completed applications received by 1/5/2025 will be assured full consideration. Late Applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in public administration, general business, or a related field
• Additional requirements determined by the institution for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education
• Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the qualifications review committee

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of planning, research, and analysis techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of department operations, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Ability to plan and execute systems and organizational analysis and feasibility studies
• Ability to conduct research and perform quantitative quality assurance reviews
• Ability to research, prepare, and present comprehensive written and oral reports
• Ability to organize and conduct meetings and workshops

Physical Demands:

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk or hear; regularly required to reach with hands and arms, taste or smell; occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Environmental Conditions:

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.