Assistant Director of Nursing, VN Program

Assistant Director of Nursing, Vocational Nursing Program:

Stanbridge University is seeking an experienced and collaborative Assistant Director of Nursing for the Vocational Nursing (VN) Program. This role partners closely with the Director of Nursing to support program operations, faculty performance, curriculum implementation, and student outcomes. The Assistant Director plays a key role in maintaining academic quality, regulatory compliance, and a strong student learning environment at the assigned campus. This role contributes directly to faculty effectiveness and student success outcomes, while collaborating with centralized administration and peer campuses as needed.

Essential Functions:

Program Leadership & Operations:

Support and coordinate daily operations of the VN program, including student advisement and clinical education oversight

Partner with the Director to ensure alignment with program goals, institutional priorities, and accreditation standards

Contribute to continuous program evaluation and improvement initiatives

Faculty Leadership & Development:

Support faculty recruitment, onboarding, development, and evaluation in accordance with institutional and accreditation guidelines

Provide guidance and support to faculty to ensure effective instruction and student engagement

Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and instructional excellence

Curriculum & Academic Quality:

Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum in alignment with BVNPT and institutional standards

Support shared governance processes related to curriculum updates and improvements

Ensure consistency and quality across course delivery and clinical instruction

Student Success & Outcomes:

Monitor student performance and progression

Support implementation of strategies to improve retention, completion, and licensure outcomes

Promote effective use of ATI resources across the curriculum to support NCLEX readiness and continuous improvement

Compliance & Accreditation:

Ensure program adherence to institutional policies and accreditation requirements

Support preparation of reports, documentation, and communications with accrediting agencies

Monitor program materials and publications for compliance and accuracy

Qualifications:

Education & Licensure:

Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with coursework in nursing, education, or administration

Current, active, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in California (BRN)

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience in a nursing education program or related discipline

Minimum of three (3) years of experience as full-time faculty in a pre- or post-licensure nursing program

Minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching in an online or hybrid learning environment

Minimum of four (4) years of continuous full-time experience (or equivalent) as a Registered Nurse providing direct patient care within the past five (5) years

Skills & Competencies:

Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

Effective organizational and time management skills in a deadline-driven environment

Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage competing responsibilities

Collaborative leadership style with strong interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Compensation:

Compensation is competitive and based on education, experience, and internal equity considerations

Who Thrives in This Role:

Professionals who are collaborative and effective in a support-oriented leadership structure

Educators who are detail-oriented and committed to compliance and academic quality

Individuals who are proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities

Conditions of Employment:

A job-related assessment may be required during the interview process

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be physically present in the office (unless otherwise noted)

Employment verification will be conducted to validate work experience per accreditation standards

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

Official transcripts are required prior to hire. Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and maintain such authorization without sponsorship

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Work Environment:

Standard office, classroom, lab, or clinical setting

Duties are typically performed while sitting at a desk or computer workstation

May include time spent in skills labs or bedside environments as required by the program

Subject to frequent interruptions, noise, and demanding timelines

Physical Demands:

Regularly sits for extended periods

Physical ability to perform program- or department-related duties

Proficient in using electronic keyboards and office equipm…