Dean of Academic Affairs - Nursing

Company Description

With more than 135 years of history in healthcare education and as the largest nursing school in the country, Chamberlain University is committed to delivering a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals. We call this commitment Chamberlain Care®—our dedication to providing students with the tools and resources to succeed while immersed in a community of care. By living Chamberlain Care®, we graduate healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

Chamberlain is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The College of Nursing offers a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and flexible post-licensure programs, such as the RN to BSN option, Master of Science in Nursing degree program, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and graduate certificates. The College of Health Professions also offers the Master in Public Health, Master of Social Work and Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree programs.

Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more about Chamberlain at , and follow Chamberlain on Instagram , Facebook and LinkedIn .

Job Description

Empowering. Influential. Inspiring. Visionary.  If these leadership qualities define you, we invite you to bring your passion and expertise to the Chamberlain Las Vegas campus in the role of Dean of Academic Affairs-Nursing .

In this highly visible leadership role, you will shape the future of nursing education by leading the academic strategy, delivery, and continuous advancement of our BSN program. You will inspire faculty, champion student success, drive academic excellence, and ensure graduates are prepared to meet the evolving needs of healthcare.

As a collaborative and transformational leader, you will build and develop a high-performing academic team while fostering a culture grounded in care, accountability, innovation, and student-centered outcomes.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Drive Academic Excellence

• Lead the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the BSN curriculum.
• Ensure curriculum delivery aligns with university standards, program outcomes, accreditation requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Execute academic strategies that support exceptional student outcomes, including NCLEX success, retention, persistence, graduation, and student satisfaction.
• Leverage data and performance metrics to identify opportunities and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead and Develop Faculty

• Build, mentor, coach, and evaluate a high-performing team of faculty and academic leaders.
• Oversee faculty recruitment, onboarding, development, scheduling, performance management, and retention.
• Foster a culture of teaching excellence, innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Partner with academic leaders to identify development opportunities that enhance faculty effectiveness and student learning.

Champion Student Success

• Create an academic environment where students thrive academically, professionally, and personally.
• Promote engagement strategies that improve persistence, satisfaction, and graduation outcomes.
• Oversee key academic decisions related to student admission, progression, and graduation.
• Ensure students receive a consistently exceptional educational experience aligned with Chamberlain Care® principles.

Ensure Compliance & Accreditation Excellence

• Maintain full program compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and state board requirements.
• Partner with Accreditation and Professional Regulation teams to proactively manage program quality and compliance.
• Serve as a key liaison with state boards of nursing, accrediting agencies, and regulatory bodies.
• Lead program reviews, audits, reporting activities, and accreditation initiatives.

Influence Strategy & Growth

• Collaborate with university leadership, national academic teams, and campus partners to execute academic priorities.
• Manage academic operations, faculty workload models, budgets, and instructional resources.
• Lead program expansion efforts and new academic initiatives that address evolving healthcare workforce needs.
• Build strong relationships with healthcare partners, clinical agencies, professional organizations, and industry stakeholders.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

As Dean, Academic Affairs, your impact will be measurable and meaningful:

• Students achieve strong academic outcomes, including NCLEX pass rates that meet or exceed national BSN averages.
• Student engagement and satisfaction remain strong, as reflected in NPS and other key metrics.
• Enrollment, persistence, and graduation goals are achieved or exceeded.
• Faculty and academic teams are highly engaged, developed, and retained.
• Academic quality, regulatory compliance, and accreditation standards are consistently maintained.
• New initiatives and program growth opportunities are successfully implemented.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Doctoral Degree and Master's Degree in Nursing required
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license and/or multi-state privilege to practice nursing in the applicable state required

Leadership & Academic Experience

• Minimum 5 years of nursing education experience , with at least 3 years in a progressive academic leadership role
• Experience leading faculty, academic operations, curriculum delivery, and student success initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and implement academic policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements
• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive organizational goals, academic quality, and continuous improvement initiatives

Leadership Competencies

• Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with leaders, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders at all levels
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism
• High degree of integrity, accountability, and professional judgment

Operational Excellence

• Exceptional organizational, project management, and time management skills
• Ability to effectively balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage competing demands while maintaining a focus on student success and operational excellence

Communication & Technology

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Strong computer proficiency and ability to leverage technology to support academic and operational goals
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative, student-centered leader committed to faculty development and academic excellence
• Adaptable and resilient with the ability to lead through change and growth
• Passion for fostering an inclusive, supportive culture focused on student achievement, faculty engagement, and continuous improvement

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $101,000 and $140,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
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  You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

 

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation