Associate Dean of Compliance, Post-Licensure

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🕒 May 8

⛷️ Utah – Remote

⛷️ Utah – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🚔 Compliance

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Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2005

Jane and Robert Cizik School of Nursing, part of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), is empowering the next generation of nurses for a changing health care world. Within the unique interdisciplinary environment of the world-famous Texas Medical Center, the school is educating professional nurses as clinicians and scientists; discovering and translating advances in the biomedical and social sciences; and modeling best practices and innovation in clinical care.

📋 Description

• Serve as a strategic partner and trusted leader, guiding compliance, accreditation, and continuous improvement efforts across nursing programs. • Monitor and interpret regulatory requirements at federal, state, and local levels. • Recommend and implement policy updates to ensure ongoing compliance. • Promote a culture of ethics, accountability, and professional standards. • Co-lead accreditation processes (CCNE, ACEN, state boards) alongside the Dean of Nursing. • Prepare self-studies, reports, and documentation for program reviews. • Develop action plans that strengthen outcomes and sustain accreditation. • Ensure curriculum remains current, evidence-based, and aligned with licensure standards. • Partner with faculty to align outcomes with national and state expectations. • Use student performance data to continuously enhance program delivery. • Guide compliance processes related to licensure, background checks, and clinical readiness. • Ensure faculty meet credentialing and licensure requirements. • Serve as a mentor and resource for navigating accreditation and compliance. • Collaborate with clinical partners to secure high-quality placements. • Ensure simulation and lab experiences meet regulatory and educational standards. • Oversee continuous quality improvement initiatives. • Track key metrics like retention, graduation, and NCLEX outcomes. • Translate data into actionable improvements that elevate 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) • Deep knowledge of accreditation and regulatory standards (CCNE, ACEN, state boards) • Experience leading accreditation reviews and quality improvement initiatives • Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills • A passion for building partnerships and supporting student success

🏖️ Benefits

• Generous self-directed PTO policy • Paid holidays • 401(k) with employer match • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Fully paid short-term disability • Long-term disability coverage • Dedicated professional development opportunities • World-class continuing education assistance