The Sacramento CA campus of Chamberlain University is seeking a dynamic visionary leader to serve as the Dean of Academic Affairs (Nursing) overseeing our campus-based BSN program. This role calls for a passionate leader who is committed to fostering academic excellence driving student success and advancing the mission of the College. As the Dean youll have the opportunity to shape the future of nursing education collaborate with a high-performing team and make a lasting impact on the next generation of nurses.
What Youll Do:
- Lead & Innovate: Oversee the delivery and continuity of the BSN program ensuring curricula are current high-quality and aligned with the universitys objectives.
- Drive Student Success: Be accountable for student persistence graduation rates first-time NCLEX pass rates and overall satisfaction by leading the implementation of Chamberlains 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 :
- Masters 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
Additional Information :
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country the expected salary range for this position is between $100171.61 and $181034.70. 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:
Equal Opportunity Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time