Associate Dean, Academic Affairs - Nursing

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Associate Dean, Academic Affairs - Nursing

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• vacancyopjusttionswidget.opt-Institution Chamberlain University

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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.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday-Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

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

Job Description

The Associate Dean of Academic Affairs plays a critical leadership role in driving day-to-day academic operations, supporting faculty excellence, and ensuring outstanding student outcomes. In partnership with the Dean, this role helps execute the strategic vision for the BSN program while fostering a high-performing, student-centered academic environment.

You will lead faculty performance, ensure curriculum quality, and use data-driven insights to continuously improve teaching, learning, and program success-all while maintaining compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership & Strategy

• Execute academic strategy in partnership with the Dean to achieve BSN program goals
• Actively support and implement curriculum changes and academic initiatives
• Lead program expansion efforts and respond to evolving healthcare education needs
• Align daily operations with Chamberlain's vision and strategic priorities

Faculty Leadership & Development

• Recruit, select, onboard, and retain qualified faculty to ensure program excellence
• Directly supervise assigned faculty, managing schedules, workload, and performance
• Lead performance management for full-time and visiting faculty through observation, evaluation, and feedback
• Empower faculty to innovate and implement solutions that enhance student success

Curriculum & Student Success

• Ensure curriculum delivery meets institutional standards and accreditation requirements
• Analyze student success data to improve curriculum delivery, labs, simulations, and workshops
• Support clinical placements and ensure appropriate resources for assigned courses
• Remove barriers to student success by proactively identifying and addressing needs

Operations & Collaboration

• Manage faculty and SLS scheduling, workload models, and resource allocation
• Coordinate closely with other ADAAs, DAAs, and campus leadership
• Collaborate with faculty and leadership on budget planning and capital requests
• Serve as a professional liaison to boards, communities, and internal stakeholders

Compliance & Culture

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards
• Embed Chamberlain Care principles and Covista culture into academic operations
• Demonstrate ethical leadership, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement

Additional

• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards

What Success Looks Like

• Students achieve strong outcomes, including meeting or exceeding national BSN NCLEX pass rates
• High student satisfaction and engagement (NPS results)
• Enrollment, retention, and persistence targets are met or exceeded
• High faculty engagement with low regrettable turnover
• Faculty consistently meet performance goals and improve over time
• Successful recruitment, onboarding, and retention of faculty
• Effective budget planning and resource management with faculty collaboration

Key Behaviors for Success

• Anticipate student needs and empower faculty to remove barriers
• Connect team efforts to Chamberlain's mission and strategy
• Use feedback and data to continuously improve outcomes
• Collaborate effectively across leadership and academic teams
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and integrity while celebrating team success

Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree in Nursing (Required)
• Doctoral degree in Nursing or related medical field (Preferred)

Experience

• 2+ years in nursing education at the bachelor's level or higher (Required)
• 2+ years in simulation and/or clinical experience development/participation (Required)
• 2+ years of leadership experience (Required)
• 2+ years in acute patient care (trauma, emergency, or medical-surgical) (Preferred)
• 3-5 years in acute patient care environments considered a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent communication and customer service orientation
• Proven ability in recruiting, onboarding, and faculty development
• Budget planning, resource management, and change leadership experience
• Strategic thinking and ability to interpret policy
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Licensure

• Unencumbered professional nursing license (Required)

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $95,000 and $120,000. 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

For more information related to our benefits please visit:

https://careers.covista.com/benefits

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.

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