Assistant Director of Nursing, VN Program

Stanbridge University•Alhambra, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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)
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
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)
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and maintain such authorization without sponsorship
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
Official transcripts are required prior to hire. Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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