Dean of Nursing - Visalia, CA - Relocation Available

Unitek Learning is a family of healthcare education schools with a simple mission: connect people who want to care with the communities who need them. For 30+ years, across the West and Southwest, our schools including Unitek College, Brookline College, Eagle Gate, Provo College, Unitek EMT, and Unitek Training have prepared students with hands-on, career-focused skills. Join a mission-driven team that keeps classrooms personal, support practical, and measures success in lives changed.

Are you a dynamic nurse leader ready to shape the next generation of healthcare professionals?

Join Unitek Learning as the Dean of Nursing for Workforce Development, where you'll lead innovative, high-impact nursing programs that open doors to patient care.

What You’ll Do:

• Site leadership & daily operations: Direct the day-to-day of our Workforce Development nursing site with clarity, urgency, and care.
• Faculty excellence: Support nursing faculty and staff; lead meetings, coaching, and professional development.
• Clinical partnerships: Own relationships, contracts, calendars, and placement logistics; serve as the primary point of contact.
• Compliance you can trust: Maintain program accreditation and regulatory readiness.
• Curriculum & delivery: Assist with implementation and continuous improvement.
• Student success: Guide orientation, academic advising, at-risk reviews, and NCLEX initiatives.
• Hands-on coverage: Step into labs, clinicals, or simulations when needed to
• Strategic projects: Partner with the Regional Dean on program strategy and special initiatives.

Ideal Candidate:

• Mission-driven leader: Clear communicator and set a standard others want to follow.
• Educator & operator: Experienced in nursing education, clinical operations, & compliance.
• Systems thinker: Comfortable balancing big-picture strategy with day-to-day execution.
• Student-first mindset: Committed to outcomes, equity, and a collaborative team environment.

Compensation:

Salary: $140,000-$150,000/year
Comprehensive benefits package included

1. A valid and active California Registered Nursing License (for positions located in California), or a Registered Nursing License from the state where the WFD site is located. 
2. A master’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university that includes course work in nursing, education, or administration;
3. A minimum of one year teaching experience in pre- or post-licensure nursing programs (associate, baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral);
4. One year’s continuous experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care and/or equivalent experience as determined by the Board of Nursing;
5. Demonstrated leadership skills;
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills;
7. Committed to diversity, as defined by the California law;
8. Ability to work collaboratively with external and internal stakeholders;
9. Leadership style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation;
10. Demonstrate proficiency with technology (MS Teams, Zoom, Learning Management Systems;
11. Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams;
12. Experience in supervision, planning, budget preparation in program maintenance.

For Full Time Employees, We Offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year.  Increasing based on years of service with company
• 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
• 401K with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
• Leadership development and training for career advancement