Provides academic, administrative, and strategic leadership for ADN and RN-to-BSN nursing programs. Oversees curriculum, accreditation, regulatory compliance, budgets, faculty recruitment and development, clinical partnerships, student progression, assessment, NCLEX-RN outcomes, and continuous improvement. Collaborates with university departments and healthcare partners to support program quality, student success, workforce alignment, and institutional goals. Teaches nursing courses or clinical experiences as needed while representing the university to regulatory and accrediting organizations.