About this role
Empowering. Influential. Inspiring. Visionary. If these leadership qualities define you, we invite you to bring your passion and expertise to the Chamberlain Las Vegas campus in the role of Dean of Academic Affairs-Nursing.
In this highly visible leadership role, you will shape the future of nursing education by leading the academic strategy, delivery, and continuous advancement of our BSN program. You will inspire faculty, champion student success, drive academic excellence, and ensure graduates are prepared to meet the evolving needs of healthcare.
As a collaborative and transformational leader, you will build and develop a high-performing academic team while fostering a culture grounded in care, accountability, innovation, and student-centered outcomes.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Drive Academic Excellence
Lead the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the BSN curriculum.Ensure curriculum delivery aligns with university standards, program outcomes, accreditation requirements, and regulatory expectations.Execute academic strategies that support exceptional student outcomes, including NCLEX success, retention, persistence, graduation, and student satisfaction.Leverage data and performance metrics to identify opportunities and implement continuous improvement initiatives.Lead and Develop Faculty
Build, mentor, coach, and evaluate a high-performing team of faculty and academic leaders.Oversee faculty recruitment, onboarding, development, scheduling, performance management, and retention.Foster a culture of teaching excellence, innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.Partner with academic leaders to identify development opportunities that enhance faculty effectiveness and student learning.Champion Student Success
Create an academic environment where students thrive academically, professionally, and personally.Promote engagement strategies that improve persistence, satisfaction, and graduation outcomes.Oversee key academic decisions related to student admission, progression, and graduation.Ensure students receive a consistently exceptional educational experience aligned with Chamberlain Care® principles.Ensure Compliance & Accreditation Excellence
Maintain full program compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and state board requirements.Partner with Accreditation and Professional Regulation teams to proactively manage program quality and compliance.Serve as a key liaison with state boards of nursing, accrediting agencies, and regulatory bodies.Lead program reviews, audits, reporting activities, and accreditation initiatives.Influence Strategy & Growth
Collaborate with university leadership, national academic teams, and campus partners to execute academic priorities.Manage academic operations, faculty workload models, budgets, and instructional resources.Lead program expansion efforts and new academic initiatives that address evolving healthcare workforce needs.Build strong relationships with healthcare partners, clinical agencies, professional organizations, and industry stakeholders.WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
As Dean, Academic Affairs, your impact will be measurable and meaningful:
Students achieve strong academic outcomes, including NCLEX pass rates that meet or exceed national BSN averages.Student engagement and satisfaction remain strong, as reflected in NPS and other key metrics.Enrollment, persistence, and graduation goals are achieved or exceeded.Faculty and academic teams are highly engaged, developed, and retained.Academic quality, regulatory compliance, and accreditation standards are consistently maintained.New initiatives and program growth opportunities are successfully implemented. Education & Licensure
Master's Degree in Nursing requiredDoctoral Degree preferredCurrent, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license and/or multi-state privilege to practice nursing in the applicable state requiredLeadership & Academic Experience
Minimum 5 years of nursing education experience, with at least 3 years in a progressive academic leadership roleExperience leading faculty, academic operations, curriculum delivery, and student success initiativesDemonstrated ability to interpret and implement academic policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirementsStrategic thinker with the ability to drive organizational goals, academic quality, and continuous improvement initiativesLeadership Competencies
Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with leaders, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders at all levelsStrong interpersonal, relationship-building, and conflict resolution skillsDemonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalismHigh degree of integrity, accountability, and professional judgmentOperational Excellence
Exceptional organizational, project management, and time management skillsAbility to effectively balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentStrong decision-making and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to manage competing demands while maintaining a focus on student success and operational excellenceCommunication & Technology
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skillsStrong computer proficiency and ability to leverage technology to support academic and operational goalsAbility to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiencesPersonal Attributes
Collaborative, student-centered leader committed to faculty development and academic excellenceAdaptable and resilient with the ability to lead through change and growthPassion for fostering an inclusive, supportive culture focused on student achievement, faculty engagement, and continuous improvement In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $101,000 and $140,000. 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.
Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance401k Retirement Program + 6% employer matchParticipation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy12 Paid Holidays
For more information related to our benefits please visit:
https://careers.covista.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