Assistant Director, Vocational Nursing (Evenings/Weekends)

Stanbridge University is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Assistant Director, Vocational Nursing (Evenings/Weekends) to help lead and grow our VN program. Working alongside the Program Director, this role drives curriculum delivery, supports faculty, ensures compliance, and champions student success. With a focus on our evening and weekend cohorts, you’ll provide the leadership and support needed to create an outstanding learning experience that matches the quality of our daytime program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the VN program, with emphasis on evening and weekend cohorts.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate faculty.
• Manage curriculum delivery, faculty schedules, instructional resources, and course planning.
• Maintain adherence to the approved curriculum and ensure consistent instructional quality.
• Utilize ATI resources and promote active learning strategies to drive student engagement.
• Support student success by monitoring performance and implementing support strategies.
• Provide timely feedback on students, faculty, and facilities during weekend clinicals.
• Ensure grading, evaluations, and required reports are completed and submitted on time.
• Ensure compliance with BVNPT regulations and accreditation standards.
• Coordinate clinical site assignments and maintain partner relationships.
• Collect and report program data for compliance and continuous improvement.
• Establish strong two-way communication between the university and clinical facilities to ensure student requirements (e.g., health records, qualifications, paperwork) are met and to maintain healthy partnerships that drive student success.

Qualifications:

• Licensure: Current, active, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree from a BVNPT-approved school required; Master’s degree in nursing, education, or administration preferred.
• Experience:
• Minimum of three (3) years as a Registered Nurse.
• At least one (1) year of teaching or clinical supervision in a state-approved nursing program (VN, RN, or psychiatric technician) within the last five years; or
• Three (3) years in nursing administration or education within the last five years.
• Professional Preparation: Coursework in administration, teaching, and curriculum development from an approved school.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, effective communication, and a collaborative leadership style; ability to support program outcomes and student achievement.
• $110-$125,000/yr. Salary is dependent on experience and education.

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 verification will be conducted to validate work experience per accreditation standards.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• 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 from talking or office equipment, 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)
• Exciting university events
• Seasonal motivational health and wellness challenges
• Work/Life Balance initiatives
• Onsite wellness program / Staff Chiropractor
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

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