Program Director, Vocational Nursing (VN) Program

Stanbridge University•Alhambra, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Stanbridge University is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Program Director to lead its Vocational Nursing (VN) Program. The Program Director is the senior academic and operational leader responsible for program performance, faculty effectiveness, and student outcomes. The role provides strategic direction, ensures academic excellence, and maintains compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Success is measured by program quality, regulatory compliance, and student retention, completion, and licensure pass rates. The position oversees program planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement; faculty recruitment and development; curriculum design and assessment; student outcome monitoring; clinical placements; program budgeting and resource allocation; and required reporting and compliance activities. The Program Director also represents the program with professional communities, conferences, and clinical partners. The position is performed in a standard office, classroom, lab, or clinical setting. Duties are typically performed at a desk or computer workstation and may include time in skills labs or bedside environments. The work may involve frequent interruptions, noise, and demanding timelines. The employee must be physically present in the office unless otherwise noted. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the university does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship. Employment offers are contingent on a background check, and official transcripts are required before hire.

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 of teaching or clinical supervision, or a combination of the two, 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.
Demonstrated commitment to student success, faculty development, and continuous program improvement.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be physically present in the office unless otherwise noted.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment-based immigration sponsorship is not provided.
Successful completion of a background check is required for an employment offer.
Official transcripts are required before 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 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 support 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 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 instructional resource allocation.
Prepare and submit required reports and documentation for the BVNPT and accrediting bodies, and 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.