Program Director

Program Director, Vocational Nursing Program:

Stanbridge University is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Program Director to lead the Vocational Nursing (VN) Program. This role serves as the senior academic and operational leader responsible for program performance, faculty effectiveness, and student outcomes. The Program Director provides strategic direction, ensures academic excellence, and maintains full compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.

This role is critical to shaping the next generation of licensed vocational nurses through innovative education, student-centered leadership, and dedicated faculty mentorship. Success in this role is measured by program quality, regulatory compliance, and key student outcome metrics, including retention, completion, and licensure pass rates.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the Vocational Nursing program
• Ensure adherence to regulations established by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) and other accrediting agencies
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate program faculty to ensure effective instruction and alignment with curriculum standards
• Lead curriculum design, updates, and assessment processes to maintain relevance and rigor aligned with industry standards and licensing requirements
• Monitor and drive student performance metrics (retention, completion, and licensure pass rates) and implement data-driven interventions to improve outcomes
• Ensure quality clinical placements in collaboration with clinical partners and the clinical coordination team
• Collaborate with university leadership on program budgeting, forecasting, and allocation of instructional resources
• Prepare and submit required reports and documentation for BVNPT and accrediting bodies; lead site visit readiness and compliance efforts
• Represent the program in professional communities, conferences, and with clinical partners to strengthen relationships and program visibility

Qualifications:

• Current, active, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California
• Bachelor’s degree from a BVNPT-approved school required; Master’s degree in nursing, education, or administration preferred
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• At least one (1) year within the last five (5) years in teaching or clinical supervision (or a combination thereof) in a state-approved vocational or registered nursing program; or
• A minimum of three (3) years in nursing administration or nursing education within the last five (5) years
• Completion of coursework in administration, teaching, and curriculum development from an approved school