Nursing Executive Dean

Job Description

Are you a visionary leader passionate about academic excellence and operational success? Chamberlain University is seeking an Executive Dean of Academic Operations to lead our BSN program on our North Brunswick, NJ campus, with strategic direction, community engagement, and a culture of care.

As the chief campus administrator reporting to the Regional VP of Campus Operations, you’ll drive academic and operational goals, foster a high-performing team, and serve as a key ambassador in the local community.

What You’ll Lead:

• Culture & Leadership: Champion a student-centric culture rooted in TEACH values and Chamberlain Care. Lead by example with optimism, integrity, and a growth mindset.
• Academic Excellence: Ensure collaborative accountability for student success, including NCLEX outcomes, service quality, and academic compliance.
• Campus Operations: Oversee all functional areas of the campus, supporting efficient structures and partnering with university teams to drive outcomes.
• Talent Management: Hire, develop, and retain top talent. Empower teams with the resources and support they need to thrive.
• Change Leadership: Inspire and unite faculty and staff around shared goals. Maintain a visible presence and continuously seek improvement.
• Financial Stewardship: Manage campus P&L, monitor expenses, and ensure financial goals are met or exceeded.
• Student Lifecycle: Support strategies for recruitment, retention, graduation, and employment outcomes.
• Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with local leaders, employers, advisory boards, and government agencies.
• Compliance & Accreditation: Ensure full compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and legal standards. Lead internal audits and institutional assessments.
• Policy & Standards: Maintain and implement campus policies. Drive alignment and standardization across academic and operational processes.
• National Collaboration: Liaise with national teams and other campuses to share best practices and execute university-wide initiatives.
• Campus Safety & Facilities: Ensure a safe, functional environment for students, staff, and visitors. Partner with co-location leaders to meet facility needs.
• Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to state authorization and licensing board regulations across multiple states.
• Campus Security Authority: Fulfill designated responsibilities as a Campus Security Authority.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all institutional policies and standards.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s in nursing, education, or business from an accredited institution required; DNP/PhD in nursing preferred. Education and experience must meet state regulatory requirements.
• Licensure: Current, unencumbered RN license or multi-state licensure privilege to practice nursing in the Commonwealth/State required.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years as a practicing RN, including 2 years as faculty in a professional nursing education program or in higher education administration (preferred).
  • At least 2 years in educational administration (required).
  • Proven leadership with budget responsibility and operational oversight.
  • Experience managing a P&L, overseeing multiple functions, and working in proprietary education, consulting, or healthcare (preferred).
  • Strong engagement with community leaders and politicians (preferred).
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Strategic agility, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning.
  • Emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Results-focused with a collaborative mindset.
  • Ability to lead teams, foster belonging, and drive performance.
  • Comfortable working in a matrixed environment with broad functional knowledge (Admissions, Academics, Career Services, Finance, Financial Aid, Compliance).
  • Global and growth mindset with cultural awareness.
  • Stakeholder-focused problem solving and decision-making.
• Other Requirements:
  • Availability after hours as needed.
  • Compliance with state authorization agencies and licensing boards across multiple states.
  • Designated Campus Security Authority.
  • Commitment to institutional policies and standards.