Associate Dean of Compliance, Post-Licensure

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Utah.

📋 Description

• Act as a strategic ally and trusted leader, steering compliance, accreditation, and ongoing enhancement initiatives across nursing programs.

• Monitor and analyze regulatory requirements at the federal, state, and local levels.

• Suggest and implement policy revisions to maintain continuous compliance.

• Foster a culture of ethics, accountability, and professional excellence.

• Co-facilitate accreditation processes (CCNE, ACEN, state boards) in collaboration with the Dean of Nursing.

• Prepare self-evaluations, reports, and documentation for program assessments.

• Formulate action plans that improve outcomes and support accreditation sustainability.

• Ensure that the curriculum is up-to-date, evidence-based, and complies with licensure standards.

• Collaborate with faculty to align outcomes with national and state expectations.

• Utilize student performance data to continuously improve program delivery.

• Oversee compliance processes related to licensure, background checks, and clinical preparedness.

• Ensure faculty fulfill credentialing and licensure prerequisites.

• Act as a mentor and resource for navigating accreditation and compliance issues.

• Work with clinical partners to secure high-quality placement opportunities.

• Guarantee that simulation and laboratory experiences meet regulatory and educational benchmarks.

• Supervise continuous quality improvement efforts.

• Monitor key metrics such as retention, graduation rates, and NCLEX outcomes.

• Convert data into actionable enhancements that boost student success.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing (Doctorate preferred).

• 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in nursing education.

• Active, unencumbered RN license (Utah or Compact).

• Extensive knowledge of accreditation and regulatory standards (CCNE, ACEN, state boards).

• Experience leading accreditation evaluations and quality improvement projects.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership capabilities.

• A strong commitment to fostering partnerships and promoting student success.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous self-directed PTO policy.

• Paid holidays.

• 401(k) with employer match.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Fully covered short-term disability.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• Focused professional development opportunities.

• Exceptional continuing education assistance.