The Regional Dean Mentor provides strategic leadership, mentorship, and operational oversight to new and current Campus Deans/Assistant Deans across multiple nursing programs within an assigned region. This role partners closely with the National Dean of WFS and other National Nursing Leadership to ensure program quality, regulatory compliance, faculty effectiveness, and student success across campuses. The Regional Dean Mentor supports leadership development, continuity, and consistency while leading regional initiatives and special projects aligned with institutional goals.
- Serves as amentor and leadership coach to Campus Deans, Assistant Deans, Program Directors, and emerging academic leaders across the region
- Provides structured onboarding, development, and performance support for new and existing academic leaders
- Acts as interim Dean or Program Directorforcampuses within the region during leadership vacancies or transitions
- Supports succession planning and leadership readiness across regional programs
- Provides regional oversight of nursing programs to ensure consistent implementation of curriculum, policies, and academic standards
- Monitors program performance indicators including retention, graduation, NCLEX pass rates, and student outcomes
- Identifies risks and leads early intervention strategies for programs demonstrating performance concerns
- Supports continuous quality improvement and regional strategic planning efforts
- Ensures regional compliance with state Boards of Nursing, accrediting bodies, and institutional policies
- Reviews and supports preparation of required regulatory documentation, including reports, proposals, self-studies, surveys, and site visits
- Serves as a regional resource for interpretation of state and accreditation standards
- Maintains current knowledge of applicable state rules and regulations governing nursing education and practice
- Assists campus leadership in addressing clinical capacity, risk mitigation, and experiential learning quality
- Provides evidence-based recommendations related to program improvement, faculty utilization, and student success strategies
- Supports campuses in leveraging data for decision-making and compliance documentation
- Participates in and may lead regional or institutional committees, task forces, and special initiatives
- Collaborates with National Deans, Academic Affairs, and other institutional stakeholders to advance organizational goals
- Other duties, as assigned by the National Dean of WFS