Job Description

Are you a passionate nursing leader ready to shape the future of healthcare education? Chamberlain University’s Irwindale campus is seeking a dynamic Dean of Academic Affairs to lead our BSN program and support student success through innovative, student-centered strategies.

What We Offer:

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus to welcome you to our team
• Relocation Assistance Available for qualified candidates ready to make a move
• A mission-driven environment focused on academic excellence and student empowerment
• Opportunities to collaborate with a national network of nursing educators and leaders

As Dean, you’ll oversee academic operations, mentor faculty, and ensure the delivery of high-quality nursing education. This is your chance to make a lasting impact in a leadership role that blends strategic vision with hands-on academic engagement.

What You'll Do:

• Lead & Innovate: Oversee the delivery and continuity of the BSN program, ensuring curricula are current, high-quality, and aligned with the university’s objectives.
• Drive Student Success : Be accountable for student persistence, graduation rates, first-time NCLEX pass rates, and overall satisfaction by leading the implementation of Chamberlain's Student Success model.
• Build & Inspire Teams: Lead a collaborative academic team, including faculty, academic support staff, and skills lab teams. Foster a positive, care-driven culture that empowers others to excel.
• Ensure Excellence in Teaching : Support faculty in delivering an outstanding student experience, including regular evaluation and feedback on best practices in teaching and learning.
• Monitor & Evaluate: Lead efforts to assess and monitor program outcomes, ensuring academic goals are met and continuous improvement is a priority.
• Collaborate Across Teams : Work closely with national academic support teams to drive strategies for student achievement, including curriculum delivery, compliance, and budget management.
• Ensure Compliance : Stay up-to-date with regulatory requirements and serve as a liaison between local, state, and national teams to ensure academic programs meet all compliance standards.
• Shape the Future : Lead the development of new programs, as well as the expansion of existing ones, to meet the evolving needs of nursing education.

What You Bring:

• Proven leadership in academic nursing, with experience managing both faculty and student success.
• A commitment to student-centered education, with the ability to balance high standards with compassionate support.
• Strong track record of strategic planning and execution, especially in nursing education.
• Ability to mentor and inspire a diverse team while fostering collaboration across multiple departments.
• Expertise in curriculum design, faculty management, and program delivery with a focus on quality outcomes.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements in nursing education.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute annual budgets for academic operations.
• Serve as a resource for faculty, students, and academic leaders.
• Represent Chamberlain University at professional events and in the community.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant state and regulatory agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing required; Doctorate preferred
• 5+ years full-time experience in nursing education, including 3+ years in a leadership role
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in managing sensitive issues, multitasking, and working in a fast-paced environment
• Current unencumbered licensure as an RN and/or a multi-state privilege to practice nursing in the Commonwealth/State

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Additional Information

_In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $130,171.61 and $181,034.70. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:_

• 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

For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.

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._

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation