Assistant Director of Nursing, Vocational Nursing Program: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.Essential Functions:Program Leadership & Operations: 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 Faculty Leadership & Development: 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 Curriculum & Academic Quality: 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 Student Success & Outcomes: 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 Compliance & Accreditation: 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 Qualifications:Education & Licensure: 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) Experience: 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 Skills & Competencies: 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) Compensation: Compensation is competitive and based on education, experience, and internal equity considerations Who Thrives in This Role: Professionals who are collaborative and effective in a support-oriented leadership structure Educators who are detail-oriented and committed to compliance and academic quality Individuals who are proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities Conditions of Employment: 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 Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Stanbridge University does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship or participate in employer-sponsored or employer-dependent work authorization programs. Sponsorship: Sponsorship now or in the future could include having Stanbridge University sponsor, complete employer documentation, provide attestations or training plans, or otherwise participate in a work-authorization or employment-based immigration program in order for an individual to begin or continue employment. Stanbridge University does not provide any such sponsorship. Employment verification will be conducted to validate work experience per accreditation standards. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Official transcripts are required prior to hire. Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service to determine U.S. degree equivalency and applicable subject-area coursework. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Work Environment: Standard office, classroom, lab, or clinical setting Duties are typically performed while sitting at a desk or computer workstation May include time spent in skills labs or bedside environments as required by the program Subject to frequent interruptions, noise, and demanding timelines Physical Demands: Regularly sits for extended periods Physical ability to perform program- or department-related duties Proficient in using electronic keyboards and office equipment Effective verbal communication via phone and in person Ability to read fine print, operate computers, and understand voices clearly Able to lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing 10–25 pounds as needed Employee Benefits: Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Equal Opportunity Employer:Stanbridge University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any protected basis. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Assistant Director of Nursing, Vocational Nursing Program:
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.
Essential Functions:
Program Leadership & Operations:
- 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
Faculty Leadership & Development:
- 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
Curriculum & Academic Quality:
- 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
Student Success & Outcomes:
- 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
Compliance & Accreditation:
- 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
Qualifications:
Education & Licensure:
- 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)
Experience:
- 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
Skills & Competencies:
- 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)
Compensation:
- Compensation is competitive and based on education, experience, and internal equity considerations
Who Thrives in This Role:
- Professionals who are collaborative and effective in a support-oriented leadership structure
- Educators who are detail-oriented and committed to compliance and academic quality
- Individuals who are proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
Conditions of Employment:
- 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 Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Stanbridge University does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship or participate in employer-sponsored or employer-dependent work authorization programs.
- Sponsorship: Sponsorship now or in the future could include having Stanbridge University sponsor, complete employer documentation, provide attestations or training plans, or otherwise participate in a work-authorization or employment-based immigration program in order for an individual to begin or continue employment. Stanbridge University does not provide any such sponsorship.
- Employment verification will be conducted to validate work experience per accreditation standards.
- Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
- Official transcripts are required prior to hire. Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service to determine U.S. degree equivalency and applicable subject-area coursework.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Work Environment:
- Standard office, classroom, lab, or clinical setting
- Duties are typically performed while sitting at a desk or computer workstation
- May include time spent in skills labs or bedside environments as required by the program
- Subject to frequent interruptions, noise, and demanding timelines
Physical Demands:
- Regularly sits for extended periods
- Physical ability to perform program- or department-related duties
- Proficient in using electronic keyboards and office equipment
- Effective verbal communication via phone and in person
- Ability to read fine print, operate computers, and understand voices clearly
- Able to lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing 10–25 pounds as needed
Employee Benefits:
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Stanbridge University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any protected basis. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
We are made up of California's most brilliant thinkers, gifted leaders, and creative problem solvers. Our unwavering commitment to each other and to students is what makes Stanbridge more than a job - we are a vibrant academic community. Join our team and together we'll do great things.
We are made up of California's most brilliant thinkers, gifted leaders, and creative problem solvers. Our unwavering commitment to each other and to students is what makes Stanbridge more than a job - we are a vibrant academic community. Join our team and together we'll do great things.
