Associate Dean of Compliance, Post-Licensure

Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston

Associate Dean of Compliance and Post-Licensure leading accreditation efforts for nursing programs. Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and supporting student success.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

accreditation processescompliance monitoringpolicy implementationcurriculum developmentdata analysisquality improvement initiativesprogram review documentationlicensure standards alignmentstudent performance evaluationcredentialing requirements

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingmentoringcollaborationstrategic partnershipaccountabilityethics promotionrelationship buildingstudent success advocacy

Certifications

Master’s degree in NursingRN license (Utah or Compact)