Assistant Program Director

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking an Assistant Program Director for a premier Nursing Education Program in San Jose, CA.

This high-impact leadership role is responsible for the strategic development, management, and evaluation of the Vocational Nursing program. The Assistant Program Director serves as a vital bridge between the institution, the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT), and clinical partners. This position requires a "player-coach" mindset, as it involves 50% active teaching alongside senior administrative duties, including faculty recruitment, curriculum oversight, and rigorous clinical site evaluations.

Job Responsibilities

• Regulatory Oversight: Manage and update all aspects of the nursing program to ensure strict compliance with BVNPT regulations and state requirements; prepare self-studies, surveys, and site visit reports.
• Clinical Partnership Management: Develop and maintain educational partnerships with clinical sites; conduct thorough risk, hazard, and safety assessments for all student rotations.
• Administrative Leadership: Oversee the student admission process, orientation, and graduation audits; ensure all students meet documentation requirements for licensing exams.
• Faculty Management: Lead faculty recruitment, hiring, and orientation; facilitate regular meetings and manage the scheduling of faculty for classroom and clinical instruction.
• Instructional Quality: Monitor the quality of instruction through regular evaluations and strategic planning; participate in the development of program policies and procedures.
• Active Instruction: Maintain a 50% teaching load, delivering core nursing theory and/or clinical supervision to students.
• Committee Engagement: Plan and implement Nursing Advisory Committee meetings and lead various internal academic committees.
• Student Advising: Provide dedicated support, planning assistance, and academic advising to both potential and current nursing students.

Requirements

Education & Licensing

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is REQUIRED (Higher degree preferred).
• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California is REQUIRED.
• Must have completed approved coursework in Administration, Teaching, and Curriculum Development.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an RN is REQUIRED.
• Teaching Experience: Minimum of one (1) year in teaching or clinical supervision within a state-approved nursing program (within the last 5 years).
• Alternative Experience: Minimum of three (3) years in nursing administration or nursing education within the last five years.
• Strong working knowledge of State rules and regulations as they relate to the practice of Vocational Nursing.

Competencies

• Proven ability to develop and maintain high-level educational partnerships.
• Excellent technical writing skills for state board reporting and proposals.
• Strategic mindset for program evaluation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans
• Life insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement