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Campus Dean, Nursing

Irvine, California Job ID 2026-5038
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American Career College, we share a passion for students and transforming healthcare education! As an associate for a certified Great Place to Work, you will join a collaborative, student-centric culture valuing academic integrity, mutual respect, student learning, service, responsiveness, innovation, diversity, and stewardship.  As a part of this team, you will guide students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they care for throughout their career. At American Career College, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise and passion with the next generation of nurses.  

You will make an impact by: 

  • Providing leadership in planning, implementing, and effectively managing academic programs in support of College and/or departmental goals in order to assure compliance with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure, internal consistency, and graduate outcomes to exceed placement expectations.
  • Ensuring consistency of practice in assessment and curriculum development.

Your Experience Includes:

  • Leadership knowledge in the program field to cultivate a learner-centered environment and to foster excellence.
  • Knowledge in technological support and delivery of program area and services.
  • Knowledge and evidence of strong leadership, supervisory and management skills as applicable to specialized program area.
  • Knowledge of state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance and other regulatory standards such as Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) or other nursing accrediting agencies, ABHES, BPPE, and other accreditation standards.

Education/Licensure:

  • Education: Master's or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education or administration required.
  • Must be a graduate from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital- based program) in the specialty field or subject area in which they teach.
  • License & Certification: Current unencumbered Registered Nurse License required.
  • Must have approval by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) prior to assuming the role of Director of Nursing.
  • American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
  • Current CPR Card.

Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at American Career College.


For more than 40 years American Career College has had the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare—guiding them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.


American Career College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.


Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) match, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, health savings accounts, employee discounts, commuter benefits, and company paid life, AD&D and LTD insurance

Primary Location: Irvine, California Campus: Administration Irvine Function: Leadership CA Salary: $138,230.12 - $200,406.07 Salary is dependent on experience and education
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I actually see our work as fulfilling an important need in the community. The changes that occur in a student and graduate’s lives are visible and important.

Mayra A.CAMPUS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, EDUCATION, ONTARIO ASSOCIATE SINCE 2010

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