Senior Director, Student Operations & Strategy

Chamberlain College of Nursing, LLC; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) retirement plan + 6% match

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Covista is seeking a Senior Director, Support Operations to lead strategic initiatives that enhance student experiences and ensure regulatory compliance across Covista’s academic partners. The role requires collaboration with academic institutions, regulatory affairs, and IT to deliver scalable, compliant solutions.

The candidate will oversee operations including enrollment, student finance, and process optimization, while managing a budget well over $5 million and a funding portfolio exceeding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of senior leadership experience.
• Experience managing large, diverse operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the development and oversight of student finance and institutional support operations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across multiple institutions and funding programs.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning exceeding multi-million dollar scales.
• Collaborate with executive leaders, regulatory affairs, and IT to improve service delivery.
• Drive data-driven improvements and accountability across departments.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic planning

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Covista is seeking a Senior Director, Support Operations to lead strategic initiatives that enhance student experiences and ensure regulatory compliance across Covista’s academic partners. The role requires collaboration with academic institutions, regulatory affairs, and IT to deliver scalable, compliant solutions.

The candidate will oversee operations including enrollment, student finance, and process optimization, while managing a budget well over $5 million and a funding portfolio exceeding