Nursing Dean of Academic Affairs
About The Position
Lead with purpose. Shape the future of nursing education. We’re seeking a Dean of Academic Affairs (Nursing) who embodies empowerment, influence, inspiration, and passion. In this on-campus role, you will guide the strategic and operational direction of our Tinley Park BSN program—ensuring academic excellence, championing student success, and empowering a high-performing faculty and academic support team. As a key academic leader on campus, you will oversee program delivery, maintain compliance and accreditation standards, and ensure our curriculum remains relevant and forward-thinking. You’ll cultivate a culture rooted in Chamberlain Care and Covista values while driving outcomes that make a meaningful difference for students and the communities we serve.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing required; doctoral degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in nursing education, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Current, unencumbered RN licensure and/or multistate privilege to practice nursing in the applicable state (required).
- Proven ability to lead with professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment—especially when managing sensitive and confidential matters.
- Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Demonstrated strength in strategic thinking, policy interpretation, and operational decision-making.
- Skilled in conflict resolution, faculty development, and fostering high-performance cultures.
- Proficiency with technology and academic systems; strong overall computer skills.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of academic and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Execute the BSN academic strategy with a focus on NCLEX pass rates, persistence, graduation, and student satisfaction.
- Lead continuous curriculum evaluation and improvement to meet accreditation and institutional standards.
- Recruit, onboard, develop, and retain faculty and academic leaders with accountability for teaching excellence.
- Oversee faculty workload models, scheduling, performance, and professional growth.
- Support faculty and staff through a culture grounded in Chamberlain Care and Covista expectations.
- Manage academic operations in collaboration with national support teams, including budget, resources, and instructional infrastructure.
- Serve as a key liaison to boards, community partners, and internal stakeholders with professionalism and care.
- Lead academic initiatives and expansion efforts with agility and vision.
- Partner closely with central academic teams to implement academic strategy, curriculum changes, and new initiatives.
- Compliance with all policies and standards is required.
Benefits
- 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
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
