Program Director, Vocational Nursing (VN) Program

Stanbridge University•Irvine, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Stanbridge University is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Program Director to lead its Vocational Nursing (VN) Program. The role is the senior academic and operational leadership position responsible for program performance, faculty effectiveness, and student outcomes. The Program Director provides strategic direction, supports academic excellence, and maintains compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Success is measured by program quality, regulatory compliance, and student outcomes, including retention, completion, and licensure pass rates. The Director oversees program planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement; faculty recruitment and development; curriculum design and assessment; clinical placements; and student performance initiatives. The role collaborates with university leadership on budgeting and instructional resources, prepares regulatory and accreditation reports, leads site-visit readiness, and represents the program with professional communities and clinical partners. The position requires physical presence in the office unless otherwise noted. The work may take place in an office, classroom, lab, or clinical setting, with duties typically performed at a desk or computer workstation. Work may also include skills labs or bedside environments and may involve frequent interruptions, noise, and demanding timelines. Employment offers are contingent on a background check, and official transcripts are required before hire. Employment authorization verification and work-experience verification will be conducted. Stanbridge University does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Current, active, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
Bachelor’s degree from a BVNPT-approved school.
At least four years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Within the last five years, at least one year in teaching or clinical supervision, or a combination of both, in a state-approved vocational or registered nursing program; alternatively, at least three years in nursing administration or nursing education within the last five years.
Completion of coursework in administration, teaching, and curriculum development from an approved school.
Demonstrated leadership ability and strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Commitment to student success, faculty development, and continuous program improvement.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the university does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship.
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be physically present in the office unless otherwise noted.
Successful completion of a background check is required; official transcripts are required prior to hire.
Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service for U.S. degree equivalency and applicable subject-area coursework.
A job-related assessment may be required during the interview process.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing, education, or administration.

Responsibilities

Oversee planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the Vocational Nursing program.
Ensure adherence to California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) regulations and other accrediting agency standards.
Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate program faculty to support effective instruction and alignment with curriculum standards.
Lead curriculum design, updates, and assessment to maintain relevance and rigor aligned with industry standards and licensing requirements.
Monitor student 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 the BVNPT and accrediting bodies; lead site-visit readiness and compliance efforts.
Represent the program in professional communities and conferences and with clinical partners to strengthen relationships and program visibility.