Nursing Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Covista • Tinley Park, IL

6d • $90,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Associate Dean of Academic Affairs provides campus-based leadership for day-to-day academic operations at Chamberlain University’s Tinley Park campus. In partnership with the Dean, the role executes the strategic vision for the BSN program and fosters a high-performing, student-centered academic environment. The Associate Dean leads faculty performance, ensures curriculum quality, uses data to improve teaching and learning, and maintains compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.

The role oversees faculty recruitment, onboarding, supervision, scheduling, workload, performance, and development. It supports curriculum initiatives, program expansion, student success, clinical placements, and allocation of academic resources. The Associate Dean collaborates with campus and academic leadership on operations, budgeting, and capital requests, and serves as a liaison to boards, communities, and internal stakeholders. The position is expected to embed Chamberlain Care principles and Covista culture, demonstrate ethical and accountable leadership, and continuously improve program outcomes.

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 to recruit, onboard, and develop faculty.
• 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 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, managing schedules, workload, and performance.
• Manage performance of 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.
• Proactively 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 and comply with organizational policies and standards.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with a 6% employer match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy
• 12 paid holidays
• Eligibility to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to program rules and applicable factors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior