Nursing Associate Dean, Academic Affairs

Company Description

With more than 135 years of history in healthcare education and as the largest nursing school in the country, Chamberlain University is committed to delivering a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals. We call this commitment Chamberlain Care®—our dedication to providing students with the tools and resources to succeed while immersed in a community of care. By living Chamberlain Care®, we graduate healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

Chamberlain is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The College of Nursing offers a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and flexible post-licensure programs, such as the RN to BSN option, Master of Science in Nursing degree program, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and graduate certificates. The College of Health Professions also offers the Master in Public Health, Master of Social Work and Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree programs.

Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more about Chamberlain at www.chamberlain.edu, and follow Chamberlain on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
 

Job Description

Chamberlain University is seeking a dynamic Associate Dean of Academic Affairs (ADAA) to help lead the academic excellence of our campus-based Miramar, FL, BSN program. In this role, you will guide day-to-day academic operations, support and develop faculty, and advance initiatives that drive student success. You’ll partner closely with the Dean to bring our academic strategy to life while ensuring a supportive, high-quality learning environment rooted in Chamberlain Care.

As an ADAA, you will play a key leadership role by:

Academic Operations & Faculty Leadership

• Managing assigned faculty schedules, workload, and performance to ensure exceptional teaching and student outcomes.
• Hiring, onboarding, developing, and retaining high-caliber visiting and full-time faculty.
• Leading ongoing performance management through regular observation, evaluation, and constructive feedback.
• Embedding Chamberlain Care and Covista culture expectations into daily academic operations.

Student Success & Program Quality

• Analyzing student success data to strengthen curriculum delivery, labs, simulation, and workshops.
• Ensuring curriculum implementation meets institutional standards and accreditation requirements.
• Supporting clinical placement needs and collaborating across teams to allocate academic resources effectively.
• Responding to student needs with empathy, clarity, and a commitment to removing barriers to success.

Collaboration, Strategy & Compliance

• Executing academic strategy in partnership with the Dean and academic leadership.
• Coordinating with ED, DAAs, and ADAAs to ensure smooth operations and a cohesive student experience.
• Serving as a professional liaison to regulatory boards, community partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting budget planning, resource management, and capital requests with sound judgment and faculty input.
• Leading new initiatives and program expansion aligned with evolving healthcare education needs.

What Success Looks Like

You thrive in this role when:

• NCLEX outcomes meet or exceed the national BSN average.
• Student engagement and satisfaction remain high, reflected in NPS and course feedback.
• Enrollment, persistence, and retention goals are achieved.
• Faculty engagement is strong, with low regrettable turnover and clear development progress.
• Faculty are consistently recruited, onboarded, and supported to sustain program excellence.
• Budgets and resources are planned and managed effectively.
• Your teams feel connected to our mission, supported in their work, and empowered to innovate.

Key Behaviors for Success

• Anticipating student needs and enabling faculty to implement effective solutions.
• Connecting daily work to Chamberlain’s mission, vision, and academic strategy.
• Using data to drive continuous improvement and strengthen academic outcomes.
• Demonstrating professionalism, ethical practice, and accountability—and celebrating team wins.
• Collaborating closely across academic and campus leadership to support both student and business goals.

Join Us

If you’re a leader who is energized by developing faculty, enhancing student success, and shaping the future of nursing education, we’d love to meet you.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing required; doctoral degree in Nursing or a related medical field preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience teaching in a bachelor-level (or higher) nursing program.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in simulation and/or clinical education development and delivery.
• At least 2 years of prior leadership experience with demonstrated ability to guide teams and manage performance.
• Professional nursing licensure in good standing (unencumbered) required.
• Experience in acute care, trauma, emergency, or medical-surgical settings is preferred and considered a strong advantage.
• Proven ability to recruit, onboard, and retain high-quality faculty.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate conflict, build relationships, and foster a positive academic environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with a commitment to service excellence and student-centered support.
• Demonstrated strength in strategic thinking, policy interpretation, and leading change within academic or clinical settings.
• Highly organized, with exceptional time management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with budget planning, resource allocation, and operational decision-making.

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $70,696.34 and $142,666.84. 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 insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 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