Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

St. Joseph’s College of Nursing, established in 1898, has a long-standing reputation for excellence in nursing education. We offer flexible programs designed to meet the needs of students from diverse backgrounds, including weekday, evening/weekend, and accelerated options. Our innovative Dual Degree partnership in Nursing with Le Moyne College enables students to earn both associate and bachelor’s degrees, combining rigorous academics with practical training. With state-of-the-art simulation labs and robust clinical practice opportunities within St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, our graduates are well-prepared to provide safe and effective patient-centered care in today’s healthcare environments.

Joining St. Joseph’s College of Nursing means becoming part of a dedicated community committed to advancing the nursing profession and supporting student success. Our faculty and staff are united by deeply held values of innovation, integrity, and excellence, and we take pride in our history of high NCLEX pass rates and strong employer partnerships. This is more than a workplace; it’s a chance to contribute to the future of nursing and healthcare while thriving in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Consultant- Accreditation Self-study Writer and Copyeditor

This consultant is responsible for refining faculty-generated drafts into a cohesive, persuasive, and evidence-based narrative demonstrating clear institutional compliance with Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) accreditation standards. This role requires advanced expertise in accreditation processes, effective use of evidence, and persuasive academic writing tailored specifically to MSCHE expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Critically evaluate initial draft narratives provided by faculty and staff to identify weaknesses in clarity and persuasion.

• Rewrite and refine content to clearly demonstrate compliance with MSCHE standards.

• Strengthen the use of evidence throughout the narrative, clearly linking evidence to MSCHE criteria.

• Maintain a consistent, professional voice that aligns with MSCHE expectations.

• Collaborate with the self-study steering committee to ensure accuracy, coherence, and effectiveness of the final narrative.

• Manage multiple drafts and revisions efficiently to meet tight deadlines.

• Provide clear feedback to faculty, staff, and administrators regarding necessary improvements or additional evidence required.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Writing, Rhetoric, English, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated expertise in accreditation standards, preferably MSCHE.

• Proven track record in persuasive, evidence-driven academic writing and editing.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams within an academic environment.

MISSION STATEMENT:

We, St. Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. St. Joseph’s College of Nursing educates and inspires students to become compassionate healers who demonstrate integrity, innovation, caring, and excellence.

VISION:

Our St. Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health Roots are inspired by our Franciscan tradition, we are passionate healers dedicated to honoring the Sacred in our sisters and brothers.

CORE VALUES:

St. Joseph’s Heath and Trinity Health Values: Reverence, Commitment to Those who are Poor, Justice, Stewardship, Integrity, and Excellence. College of Nursing Values: Caring, Integrity, Innovation, and Excellence.

Pay Range: $44.40 - $66.60

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran