Executive Campus Director

Adtalem Global Education•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$110,172 - $191,035

About The Position

Step into a mission‑driven leadership role where your work directly shapes the future of nursing education. As the Executive Campus Director, you will serve as the senior leader and “GM” of a Chamberlain University campus—owning overall campus performance, culture, and student success outcomes. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high‑impact academic environment where operational excellence, people leadership, and student‑centered decision‑making come together to transform lives. In this role, you’ll guide faculty and staff, drive financial and operational performance, and champion a culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and our mission to prepare extraordinary nurses. You’ll oversee campus growth, ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance, and create an environment where students can thrive academically and personally. This position is ideal for seasoned leaders from healthcare, professional services, or other regulated, multi‑site industries who excel in complex environments and are energized by work that matters. If you’re passionate about leading teams, improving outcomes, and making a measurable difference in your community, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and elevate the next generation of nursing professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
10+ years of senior leadership experience in multi‑site operations, healthcare services, professional services, or other regulated industries
Proven experience owning revenue, P&L, staffing models, budgets, and operational performance
Demonstrated success improving key business outcomes such as financial results, customer/student experience, throughput, quality, or retention
Strong background in coaching and developing leaders, building high‑performing teams, and managing diverse talent
Experience with compliance, audits, regulatory frameworks, or accreditation‑like environments
Experience leading local marketing, community relations, or external partnership initiatives
Strategic, critical thinker who understands systems, processes, and outcomes holistically
High emotional intelligence with the ability to lead effectively in complex or rapidly changing environments
Skilled at stakeholder alignment, conflict navigation, and communication with clarity and empathy
Strong talent‑development mindset with experience in coaching and performance management
Data‑driven decision‑maker with solid financial acumen and the ability to move quickly with well‑supported judgment
Collaborative, low‑ego leadership style with a balance of strategic vision and hands‑on execution
Comfortable managing external partnerships and representing the campus with professionalism

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee all campus operations to ensure BSN and campus‑based programs meet goals for quality, growth, and financial performance.
Own campus profit and loss, including budgeting, labor planning, staffing, and operational KPIs.
Use data to identify trends, make decisive improvements, and drive continuous operational excellence.
Maintain smooth daily operations while advancing long‑term strategic growth.
Champion a student‑first culture that supports persistence, progression, graduation, and licensure readiness.
Monitor key student experience metrics and lead targeted actions to improve satisfaction, NPS, and NCLEX outcomes.
Remove barriers and align teams around shared success metrics that enhance the student journey.
Lead, coach, and develop faculty and staff to build a high‑performing, engaged, and accountable culture.
Strengthen leadership capability, ensure clear expectations, and support performance management.
Promote collaboration across university functions to advance academic and student success.
Ensure full compliance with all accreditation, regulatory, and policy requirements.
Oversee audits, risk mitigation, and adherence to safety and nursing‑education standards.
Foster a culture of transparency, compliance, and operational integrity.
Build strong external relationships to enhance visibility, reputation, and clinical placement capacity.
Represent the campus with professionalism across community partners, clinical sites, employers, and local stakeholders.
Support local outreach and marketing efforts to drive enrollment growth.
Lead a mission‑driven culture that inspires excellence, service, and results.
Navigate ambiguity effectively, balancing strategic priorities with day‑to‑day needs.
Guide teams through change by aligning people, simplifying processes, and creating clarity.
Meet campus targets for NCLEX pass rates, student persistence, enrollment, colleague engagement, NPS, and financial performance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
12 Paid Holidays
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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