Dean of Nursing - 258550

About the Company

Are you an experienced nursing educator and leader ready to take the next step in your career? This is an opportunity to provide strategic leadership for an established nursing program while working with a collaborative team and having the autonomy to shape the program’s continued growth and success.

About the Role

We are seeking a Nursing Program Dean to oversee academic operations, faculty leadership, clinical partnerships, accreditation, and student outcomes. This role is ideal for an experienced nursing education leader who enjoys building strong teams, improving programs through data, and creating an environment where faculty and students can thrive. You’ll join a long-tenured leadership team with significant institutional experience and work in a non-union faculty environment that encourages open communication, collaboration, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the nursing program, including faculty management, staffing, and day-to-day academic operations.
• Lead and support faculty while fostering a collaborative, empowering, and team-oriented culture.
• Oversee clinical rotation placements and maintain strong relationships with clinical partner facilities in collaboration with the Clinical Coordinator.
• Monitor nursing program outcomes, including NCLEX pass rates, ATI predictor performance, retention, and other key student success metrics.
• Use program data and assessment results to identify opportunities for continuous curriculum and operational improvement.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with institutional, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Lead accreditation activities, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts. The program currently maintains strong regional and program accreditation standing through 2031.
• Address and resolve student concerns and complaints while maintaining a student-focused approach.
• Evaluate program performance and develop strategic initiatives aligned with institutional goals.
• Partner with college leadership to identify opportunities for program growth and continued academic excellence.
• Recruit and hire a new Associate Dean, providing an opportunity to directly shape and expand the nursing leadership team.

Qualifications

• MSN required; doctoral degree in Nursing, Nursing Education, or a related field strongly preferred/required based on program requirements.
• Current Wisconsin RN license or eligibility.
• At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience with demonstrated clinical expertise.
• At least 3 years of college-level nursing education experience within the last 10 years.

Required Skills

• Experience with educational theory, instructional design, curriculum development, and academic leadership.
• Previous experience overseeing nursing program operations, faculty, or academic teams.
• Experience working with nursing program accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with ATI, NCLEX outcomes, and data-driven program assessment.
• Strong administrative, strategic planning, evaluation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to empower faculty while providing clear direction and accountability.
• Adaptability, self-awareness, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills

• Leadership Philosophy: The ideal leader is someone who trusts their team, communicates openly, and provides structure without micromanaging.
• Ability to build on an established foundation while bringing your own leadership style and ideas to the continued growth of the nursing program.

Pay range and compensation package

• $165K–$185K salary range
• Flexible schedule with autonomy over your 40-hour workweek
• Work alongside a highly experienced, long-tenured leadership team
• Non-union faculty environment with open communication and direct collaboration
• Significant autonomy without a micromanagement-heavy environment
• Opportunity to recruit and hire a new Associate Dean
• Lead an established nursing program with accreditation secured through 2031
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on faculty development, student success, and program growth
• Comprehensive system-wide benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, 401(k), and company-paid college tuition for employees and their families
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) certified employer

Equal Opportunity Statement

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

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