Location & Practice Overview

The Assistant Dean position is located at Brookline College’s Phoenix campus, an institution within the Unitek Learning network. This is an on-site higher-education role centered on operational leadership of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in a private postsecondary environment dedicated to healthcare career preparation.

Campus Brookline College – Phoenix
Geographic Setting Phoenix, Arizona
Institution Type Private postsecondary nursing and healthcare education
Program Scope Site-level BSN program administration
Network Affiliation Unitek Learning family of institutions

Responsibilities

  • Provide site supervision for the BSN program, including planning, development, coordination, implementation, evaluation, budget oversight, and management of faculty and staff.
  • Act as primary clinical site liaison by evaluating agencies for placement suitability and safety, confirming student numbers, faculty assignments, dates, times, and objectives, and completing required Board of Nursing clinical approval forms.
  • Lead curriculum updates, program policy development, handbook maintenance, and procurement of supplies and equipment needed to achieve program objectives.
  • Prepare all required reports, proposals, self-studies, surveys, and documentation for state and Board of Nursing compliance, site visits, and record-keeping of student and faculty qualifications.
  • Support faculty recruitment, hiring, orientation, and regular meetings; manage student advising, degree planning, admissions processes, appeals, grievances, and conflict resolution.
  • Track student performance, NCLEX results, and placement rates; convene Nursing Advisory Committee meetings and sustain community and clinical partnerships.

Daily work focuses on keeping the Phoenix BSN program operationally sound, clinically viable, and fully aligned with regulatory expectations while supporting students and faculty.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must satisfy Arizona Board of Nursing and institutional criteria for nursing program administration.

Licensure
Current, active RN license in Arizona
Degree
Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution that includes coursework in nursing, education, or administration
Administrative Background
Minimum two years of experience in an administrative position
Teaching Background
Minimum two years of teaching experience in pre- or post-licensure nursing programs
Clinical Background
At least two years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care and/or equivalent experience as determined by the Board
Professional Competencies
Demonstrated leadership, strong oral and written communication, ability to work effectively with diverse people and institutions, collaborative facilitation style, computer proficiency, and experience in supervision, planning, and budget preparation

Compensation & Benefits

The role carries an annual compensation range aligned with comparable Unitek Learning nursing education leadership positions. Benefits follow the employer’s standard timelines and eligibility rules.

  • Compensation: $115,000–$140,000 per year
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment
  • Two weeks of vacation to start (increasing with service), 12 paid holidays, and two floating holidays
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Company-paid life insurance equal to one times annual salary
  • Leadership development opportunities plus tuition assistance and forgiveness for the employee and eligible family members (up to 100% depending on program)

Schedule & Work Environment

Status Full-time
Location Type On-site at the Phoenix campus
Core Activities Program administration, clinical coordination, faculty support, and student services
Campus Environment Skills labs, simulation resources, classrooms, and external clinical partnership oversight

Student Population & Clinical Education Setting

This leadership role centers on pre-licensure BSN students and the supervised clinical environments in which they apply nursing knowledge and skills.

Primary Learners Students enrolled in the pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
Clinical Education Context Supervised rotations at approved healthcare agencies that meet course objectives
Campus Learning Spaces Skills laboratories and simulation environments used prior to and alongside clinical placement
Oversight Emphasis Academic progression, clinical placement quality, student safety, and readiness for licensure

Nursing Education & Program Focus

The core professional work of this position is the continuous leadership and refinement of a pre-licensure BSN program that prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN and entry-level nursing practice.

Program Direction Site-level oversight of curriculum delivery, evaluation processes, and student outcome measurement
Clinical Partnership Management Development and maintenance of agency relationships that support safe, objective-aligned clinical experiences
Regulatory Alignment Ongoing compliance with Arizona Board of Nursing requirements, reporting, and readiness for site visits
Student Advancement Support Advising, orientation to lab and clinical settings, and progression toward graduation and licensure examination

Role Highlights

This Assistant Dean role is distinguished by its combination of campus-level BSN program ownership and direct accountability for clinical education quality and regulatory readiness.

  • Full site-level responsibility for a dedicated BSN program at the Phoenix campus rather than a purely system-wide or multi-campus administrative assignment
  • Direct ownership of clinical agency evaluation, risk and safety assessment, rotation logistics, and Board of Nursing clinical approval documentation
  • Integrated accountability for both academic operations (curriculum, faculty, policies) and measurable student results (NCLEX performance and employment placement)
  • Active engagement with external community partners, Advisory Committee leadership, and internal college functions such as admissions, registration, and financial aid

About Unitek Learning / Brookline College

Unitek Learning operates a group of healthcare education institutions focused on preparing nurses and allied health professionals. Brookline College forms part of that network and maintains campuses in Arizona and New Mexico that offer career-oriented programs, including the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The Phoenix campus delivers BSN education through classroom instruction, skills laboratories, simulation, and clinical experiences. Unitek Learning also partners with hospitals and health systems through its Workforce Solutions segment to build sustainable talent pipelines.

Organization Private postsecondary healthcare education group
Network Schools Brookline College, Unitek College, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, Unitek EMT
Phoenix Emphasis BSN and additional healthcare programs featuring hands-on and clinical components
Accreditation Snapshot Institutional accreditation via ABHES; BSN program accredited by CCNE and approved by the Arizona Board of Nursing

Frequently Asked Questions

Is classroom or clinical teaching part of the Assistant Dean role?
The position is primarily administrative, focusing on program oversight, faculty support, clinical coordination, and student services. Any specific teaching expectations are not detailed in the posting and should be clarified with the employer.
What regulatory responsibilities does the role carry with the Arizona Board of Nursing?
Responsibilities include preparing required reports and self-studies, supporting site visits, ensuring ongoing program compliance, completing clinical approval forms, and maintaining accurate student and faculty qualification records.
How does the Assistant Dean manage clinical placements?
The role evaluates potential agencies for suitability and safety, confirms rotation details with clinical partners, processes Board of Nursing approval forms, collects post-rotation evaluations, and maintains related documentation.
Must candidates already have BSN program leadership experience?
The posting requires two years of teaching in pre- or post-licensure nursing programs, two years of administrative experience, and two years of direct patient care as an RN (or Board-determined equivalent). Dedicated prior BSN program leadership is not listed as a separate mandatory requirement.
What direct student support activities are included?
The Assistant Dean serves as a student advocate, provides academic advising and degree planning, oversees orientation to skills labs and clinical sites, manages appeals and grievances according to policy, and supports students through graduation and licensing requirements.
Does the position involve external community engagement?
Yes. The role includes building and maintaining community relationships, representing the program externally, marketing the BSN offering, and leading Nursing Advisory Committee meetings.

Assistant Dean - BSN Program in Phoenix, AZ

The Assistant Dean – BSN Program role at Brookline College in Phoenix, Arizona, provides site-level leadership for a pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program within the Unitek Learning network. The position is based on campus and centers on full operational oversight of the BSN program, including curriculum and policy management, faculty and staff coordination, clinical partnership development, regulatory compliance with Arizona Board of Nursing standards, and student progression support. Key activities include evaluating clinical agencies for safety and educational fit, managing rotation logistics and required approvals, preparing compliance documentation and self-studies, advising students, monitoring NCLEX and placement outcomes, and leading the Nursing Advisory Committee. Required qualifications include a current Arizona RN license, a master’s or higher degree with coursework in nursing, education, or administration, at least two years of administrative experience, two years of teaching in pre- or post-licensure nursing programs, and at least two years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care or Board-determined equivalent experience. The role is full-time and campus-based. Compensation is $115,000–$140,000 per year and is accompanied by medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) with company match, company-paid life insurance, leadership development, and tuition assistance opportunities. This position suits nursing educators seeking hands-on administrative leadership of a campus BSN program that balances academic quality, clinical education, and regulatory accountability.

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