Program Director, Nursing (Indiana)

Stepful

7d • $100,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Stepful is seeking a full-time Program Director to lead its nursing programs in Indiana. The role oversees day-to-day program operations, ensures rigorous educational standards, and supports a high-quality student experience. The Program Director also supports enterprise partnerships with healthcare employers that hire graduates and sponsor programs.

This hybrid position requires travel throughout Indiana and reports to the Senior Director, Nursing Programs. The role includes teaching across didactic, skills lab, and clinical settings; overseeing curriculum, enrollment, and student success; and hiring, training, and supervising adjunct instructors. The position also oversees budgets and operational resources, manages regulatory compliance and program quality, and supports relationships with healthcare partners. Some evening and weekend obligations are required.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure in Indiana, or eligibility to obtain Indiana licensure if licensed in another state.
• Master's degree in nursing.
• At least 5 years of RN nursing practice experience.
• At least 2 years of experience as a faculty member with a registered nursing education program.
• Demonstrated ability to teach in didactic, skills lab, and clinical settings.
• Experience with Laerdal manikins or similar simulation technology.
• Familiarity with accreditation and regulatory compliance for nursing programs, including Indiana Board of Nursing requirements.
• Strong ability to work cross-functionally with faculty, staff, students, and institutional partners.

Nice To Haves

• Experience engaging with external partners, clinical sites, or employer stakeholders; a collaborative, relationship-oriented approach is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate learning through didactic instruction, in-person skills labs, and in-person clinical education, with flexibility across modalities as program needs evolve.
• Collaborate with internal teams to review, refine, and continuously improve PN and RN program curriculum.
• Support program enrollment, including recruitment, admissions, orientation, and registration.
• Oversee student progress and performance, including grading, academic advising, and program completion.
• Support hiring, train, and supervise adjunct instructors, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Serve as a key point of contact for enterprise healthcare partners, supporting program alignment and relationship management.
• Develop and oversee program budgets and operational resources.
• Manage ongoing compliance and regulatory requirements for nursing programs.
• Conduct ongoing program evaluation and assessment, use data to recommend improvements, and ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Accommodate some evening and weekend obligations.

Benefits

• Meaningful equity stake.
• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options.
• 401(k).
• FSA, HSA, and commuter benefits.
• Learning stipend.
• Open vacation policy, with guidance of 15 days PTO annually.
• Stepful closes the last week of December.
• 15 work-from-anywhere days.
• 10 public holidays observed for 2026.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director