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About Chamberlain University

Chamberlain University has a 130-year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. Our regionally accredited University is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. Our College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at 23 locations and online post-licensure degree programs and certificates including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with six Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Our College of Health Professions offers online options with a Master of Public Health degree, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health Certificate programs, and a Master of Social Work degree. Learn more about Chamberlain University, part of Adtalem Global Education, at www.chamberlain.edu.

There is one very significant way Chamberlain is different than other Universities - Chamberlain Care®. Healthcare education is offered in a culture of service excellence and care in four ways: care for self, care for colleagues, care for patients/clients, care for all. By living Chamberlain Care®, we’ve built a culture in which colleagues and students thrive and we graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

Chamberlain Care® is the guiding principle we provide to each other and to our students to help our students achieve their goals, reach their dreams and impact healthcare at a national level.

If you're ready to live Chamberlain Care®, we invite you to apply today!

Job Description

Opportunity at a Glance

The Executive Dean, Academic Operations is the chief administrator of the campus and reports to a Regional Vice President, Campus Operations. The position is responsible for providing the strategic direction and leadership to successfully deliver academic and operational goals. The Executive Dean, Academic Operations is the lead ambassador in the local community and commits adequate time to advancing campus goals. The Executive Dean, Academic Operations leads and nurtures a high-performing culture of care for the campus ecosystem. This leader is responsible for driving a culture of collective, collaborative accountability locally and in partnership with University teams.

Responsibilities

Culture Ambassador. Cultivates a student-centric campus culture distinguished by the TEACH values and Chamberlain Care. Drive the expected culture and lead by example reflecting optimism, a strong work ethic and unwavering, positive values and ethics Established culture drives positive outcomes, highly performing teams, and growth mindsets.
Academic Program: Ensures a culture of collective, collaborative accountability related to student success – includes vigorous ownership of NCLEX outcomes, positive customer service experiences (students and colleagues), established practices for accountable behaviors for all campus stakeholders, and delivery of a sound academic product that complies with program standards and University policies.
Functional Leadership. Provide overall leadership to the campus, its staff and programs in order to meet and/or exceed growth expectations set forth by the institution. Either directly or indirectly through Campus and Alliance Leaders, Oversee activities of all functional aspects of the campus. Support efficient and effective organizational structures and reporting relationships. Collaborates with University functional teams to advance campus goals and drive outcomes.
Talent Management. Oversee and support all aspects of talent management for the entire campus. Hire, develop, empower, motivate, driving and retain strong talent. Ensure team members have the resources they need to do their jobs. Connects talent to functional areas.
Change Management. Serve as a champion of change and motivate others to participate. Bring faculty and staff together with a focus on shared goals and team building. Establish a clear and visible presence throughout the campus and stay in touch with “the pulse” of activity. Consistently look for opportunities to determine what can be improved and what should be discontinued.
Work closely with finance department and leadership at local, regional and national levels. Is accountable to managing the campus P&L to assure that campus meets or exceeds budgeted revenue and operating income labor expenses and remains profitable. Ensure that the campus is on track financially with goals and, when not, proactively inform others of current or anticipated financial issues. Actively monitor and control expenses.
Oversee Student Life Cycle. Support strategies for attracting new students. Ensure that students are being accepted with a reasonable probability of success. Monitor and work with others to optimize student enrollments, start rates, show rates, re-enters, retention levels, graduation and key employment data.
External Outreach and Relations. Stay abreast of national and local news, legislation and events. Establish strong, positive networks, executive presence, and connections with local community members, accreditation agencies, employers, politicians and legislators. Serve on advisory boards, local councils and connect with local charities. Maintain strong connections to Adtalem Government Relations point of contact.
Accreditation, Approval/Compliance. Develop a high-level understanding of regulatory and accreditation requirements. Stay abreast of key regulatory, accreditation, legal and legislative developments and assure compliance at all times. Establish a culture of compliance with very clear expectations and consequences for deviating. Oversee institutional assessments and internal audits and compliance within all areas and functions. Ensure reports are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Ensure that all activities within the school are conducted in an ethical and fully professional.
Maintain Policies and Standards. Establish, review, maintain and implement campus standards. Drive alignment and improvement in academic and operational effectiveness for the campus through standardization in processes and academic programs. Ensure that policies and procedures impacting the campus from all levels of the institution are followed.
National and Campus Liaison. Work collaboratively with the national directors in executing national processes and policies that apply to the campus. Ensure parent organization and institution communications are disseminated to local faculty, staff and students. Collaborate with other campuses on problem solving, understanding best practices and developing potential synergies.
Ensure a safe and functional environment for staff, students and visitors. Ensure that the equipment and facilities needs of classrooms and the staff and faculty are met. Partner with other leaders at co-locations.
Complies with the rules and regulations of state authorization agencies, which may include the higher education board and/or licensing board in multiple states.
This position is a designated Campus Security Authority.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Master's Degree in nursing, education or business Required and
associated expertise from an accredited institution Required and
Education and experience must align with regulations in the state. Required and
Complies with the rules and regulations of state authorization agencies, which may include the higher education board and/or licensing board in multiple states. Required and
PhD Preferred
5+ years years of experience required in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse, two of which have been as a faculty member in a professional nursing education program and/or higher education administration Preferred and
2+ years Experience in educational administration Required and
Experience managing a P&L Preferred and
Experience overseeing multiple functions Preferred and
Experience in proprietary education, consulting or healthcare Preferred and
Experience working with community leaders and politicians Preferred and
Demonstrated and sustained, successful leadership and operational experience with budget responsibility
A strong record of accomplishment and a passion for education
After-hours availability
Familiar with working in a matrixed environment
Breadth of high-level knowledge in different functional areas (e.g., Admissions, Academics, Career Services, Finance, Financial Aid, Compliance)
Global & Growth Mindset: Embrace cultural diversity; think beyond the immediate environment and sphere of influence
Stakeholder Perspective: Consider issues and solve problems from the standpoint of others and involves others in a process, change or decision to ensure support
Strategic Agility: The ability to notice trends and develop plans and solutions to prepare for opportunities
Collaboration: Find common ground and solve problems in the best interest of all
Results Focused: Take ownership and accountability; seize opportunities and drive change
People and Team Leadership: Create strong followership and a feeling of belonging and community
Emotional Intelligence: A high sense of self-awareness, able to relate well to others, and effectively manage internal and external relationships
Critical Thinking: Recognize assumptions, separate fact from opinion, evaluate arguments and draw conclusions to decide a course of action
Deductive Reasoning: Can take much information and connect the dots to synthesize it and then provide a specific solution
Current unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse Required or
a multi-state licensure privilege to practice nursing in the Commonwealth/State Required

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $100,171.61 and $181,034.70. 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

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance401k Retirement Program + 6% employer matchParticipation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy12 Paid Holidays

For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.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

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