Job Description

Are you a visionary leader passionate about educational excellence and community engagement? We invite you to apply for the role of Executive Dean, Academic Operations at our Chicago campus. As the chief administrator, you will provide strategic direction and leadership to achieve our academic and operational goals, fostering a student-centric culture that drives positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Culture Ambassador: Champion an environment that prioritizes student success, embodying our TEACH values and commitment to care. Lead by example to inspire a strong work ethic and promote a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

• Academic Leadership: Cultivate collective accountability focused on student achievements, ensuring high-quality academic programs that meet institutional standards and enhance the student experience.

• Operational Oversight: Manage campus operations to align with growth objectives, collaborating with university teams to implement initiatives that drive positive outcomes.

• Talent Development: Support talent acquisition and development, empowering staff with the resources and training they need to thrive. Foster an environment that retains top talent through motivation and support.

• Change Management: Champion a culture of adaptability, inspiring faculty and staff to unite around shared goals. Maintain a visible presence across the campus, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement.

• Financial Management: Work closely with the finance department to manage campus financials, proactively addressing challenges and ensuring targets are met.

• Student Lifecycle Management: Develop strategies to attract new students, monitor enrollment metrics, and enhance retention and graduation rates.

• Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with local organizations, regulatory agencies, and advisory boards, representing the campus and advancing our mission within the community.

• Compliance and Accreditation: Ensure adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards, fostering a culture of compliance and ethical conduct. Oversee institutional assessments and audits to maintain high standards.

• Policy Maintenance: Establish and uphold campus policies that promote operational effectiveness and align with institutional guidelines.

• National Liaison: Collaborate with national directors to implement processes and share best practices across campuses, ensuring effective communication within the organization.

• Campus Safety: Maintain a safe environment for staff, students, and visitors, addressing facility needs and collaborating with co-location leaders. Serve as a designated Campus Security Authority.

• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

If you’re ready to lead with passion and purpose, driving our campus to new successes and enriching the community, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become a key leader in our thriving campus community.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in nursing, education, or business is required; Doctorate is highly preferred.
• Experience: * Minimum of five years in nursing practice, with at least two years in higher education administration or as a faculty member. * At least two years in educational administration is required. * Experience managing a P&L and overseeing multiple functions is preferred.
• Skills: * Strong leadership and operational experience with budget responsibilities. * Excellent collaboration, strategic agility, and emotional intelligence. * Proven ability to think critically and solve problems effectively.
• Licensure: Current unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse or multi-state licensure 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 $100,171.61 and $175,761.85. 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 insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• _12 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