Nursing Associate Dean, Academic Affairs

Covista•San Antonio, TX

12h•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Dean of Academic Affairs leads day-to-day academic operations and supports faculty excellence and student outcomes at Chamberlain University’s San Antonio campus. In partnership with the Dean, the Associate Dean helps execute the strategic vision for the BSN program and fosters a high-performing, student-centered academic environment. This campus-based role oversees faculty performance, curriculum quality, and data-informed improvements to teaching, learning, and program success while maintaining compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. The role also supports program expansion, faculty recruitment and development, curriculum delivery, student success initiatives, clinical placements, scheduling, workload and resource allocation, budget planning, and collaboration with campus and academic leadership. The Associate Dean is expected to model Chamberlain Care principles and Covista culture, provide ethical and accountable leadership, and contribute to continuous improvement. Other duties may be assigned, and organizational policies and standards must be followed.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing.
At least 2 years of nursing education experience at the bachelor’s level or higher.
At least 2 years of simulation and/or clinical experience development or participation.
At least 2 years of leadership experience.
Unencumbered professional nursing license.
Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
Excellent communication skills and customer service orientation.
Ability in recruiting, onboarding, and faculty development.
Experience in budget planning, resource management, and change leadership.
Strategic thinking and ability to interpret policy.
Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in Nursing or a related medical field.
At least 2 years of acute patient care experience in trauma, emergency, or medical-surgical settings; 3–5 years in acute patient care environments is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Execute academic strategy in partnership with the Dean to achieve BSN program goals.
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.
Recruit, select, onboard, and retain qualified faculty.
Directly supervise assigned faculty, including 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.
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.
Identify and address barriers to student success.
Manage faculty and SLS scheduling, workload models, and resource allocation.
Coordinate 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.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Embed Chamberlain Care principles and Covista culture into academic operations.
Demonstrate ethical leadership, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with organizational policies and standards.