Executive Campus Director

Company Description

With more than 135 years of history in healthcare education and as the largest nursing school in the country, Chamberlain University is committed to delivering a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals. We call this commitment Chamberlain Care®—our dedication to providing students with the tools and resources to succeed while immersed in a community of care. By living Chamberlain Care®, we graduate healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

Chamberlain is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The College of Nursing offers a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and flexible post-licensure programs, such as the RN to BSN option, Master of Science in Nursing degree program, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and graduate certificates. The College of Health Professions also offers the Master in Public Health, Master of Social Work and Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree programs.

Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more about Chamberlain at www.chamberlain.edu, and follow Chamberlain on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Job Description

Step into a mission‑driven leadership role where your work directly shapes the future of nursing education. As the Executive Campus Director, you will serve as the senior leader and “GM” of a Chamberlain University campus—owning overall campus performance, culture, and student success outcomes. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high‑impact academic environment where operational excellence, people leadership, and student‑centered decision‑making come together to transform lives.

In this role, you’ll guide faculty and staff, drive financial and operational performance, and champion a culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and our mission to prepare extraordinary nurses. You’ll oversee campus growth, ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance, and create an environment where students can thrive academically and personally.

This position is ideal for seasoned leaders from healthcare, professional services, or other regulated, multi‑site industries who excel in complex environments and are energized by work that matters. If you’re passionate about leading teams, improving outcomes, and making a measurable difference in your community, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and elevate the next generation of nursing professionals.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Operational & Financial Leadership

• Oversee all campus operations to ensure BSN and campus‑based programs meet goals for quality, growth, and financial performance.
• Own campus profit and loss, including budgeting, labor planning, staffing, and operational KPIs.
• Use data to identify trends, make decisive improvements, and drive continuous operational excellence.
• Maintain smooth daily operations while advancing long‑term strategic growth.

Student Experience & Outcomes

• Champion a student‑first culture that supports persistence, progression, graduation, and licensure readiness.
• Monitor key student experience metrics and lead targeted actions to improve satisfaction, NPS, and NCLEX outcomes.
• Remove barriers and align teams around shared success metrics that enhance the student journey.

Faculty & Staff Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop faculty and staff to build a high‑performing, engaged, and accountable culture.
• Strengthen leadership capability, ensure clear expectations, and support performance management.
• Promote collaboration across university functions to advance academic and student success.

Compliance, Accreditation & Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with all accreditation, regulatory, and policy requirements.
• Oversee audits, risk mitigation, and adherence to safety and nursing‑education standards.
• Foster a culture of transparency, compliance, and operational integrity.

Community, Clinical & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong external relationships to enhance visibility, reputation, and clinical placement capacity.
• Represent the campus with professionalism across community partners, clinical sites, employers, and local stakeholders.
• Support local outreach and marketing efforts to drive enrollment growth.

Culture, Vision & Change Leadership

• Lead a mission‑driven culture that inspires excellence, service, and results.
• Navigate ambiguity effectively, balancing strategic priorities with day‑to‑day needs.
• Guide teams through change by aligning people, simplifying processes, and creating clarity.

Success Metrics

• Meet campus targets for NCLEX pass rates, student persistence, enrollment, colleague engagement, NPS, and financial performance.

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Education

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree preferred

• Experience

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in multi‑site operations, healthcare services, professional services, or other regulated industries
• Proven experience owning revenue, P&L, staffing models, budgets, and operational performance
• Demonstrated success improving key business outcomes such as financial results, customer/student experience, throughput, quality, or retention
• Strong background in coaching and developing leaders, building high‑performing teams, and managing diverse talent
• Experience with compliance, audits, regulatory frameworks, or accreditation‑like environments
• Experience leading local marketing, community relations, or external partnership initiatives

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strategic, critical thinker who understands systems, processes, and outcomes holistically
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to lead effectively in complex or rapidly changing environments
• Skilled at stakeholder alignment, conflict navigation, and communication with clarity and empathy
• Strong talent‑development mindset with experience in coaching and performance management
• Data‑driven decision‑maker with solid financial acumen and the ability to move quickly with well‑supported judgment
• Collaborative, low‑ego leadership style with a balance of strategic vision and hands‑on execution
• Comfortable managing external partnerships and representing the campus with professionalism

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $137,846.78 and $249,127.02. 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.

Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
  
  For more information related to our benefits please visit:
  https://careers.covista.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