Dean of Academic Affairs - Nursing

Covista•Las Vegas, NV

1d•$101,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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
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
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
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
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

Nice To Haves

Doctoral Degree preferred

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.