Campus Associate Director Nursing, Academics (VN)

American Career College; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

American Career College in Ontario, California, is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to lead our post-secondary vocational nursing program. This role requires managing various departmental goals, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and fostering a learner-centered environment.

The ideal candidate must hold a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing and possess at least three years of nursing experience. Regulatory knowledge and strong leadership skills are essential to support our vision and mission.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience as a registered nurse.
• One year in teaching or clinical supervision.
• Must possess a current unencumbered California RN License.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement a post-secondary vocational nursing program.
• Participate in budget preparation and curricular development.
• Supervise and evaluate faculty.

Skills

Leadership in nursing education

Knowledge of regulatory standards

Curriculum development

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nursing

Teaching methodology course (30 hours)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assisting with providing leadership in managing and implementing a comprehensive post‑secondary adult vocational nursing program for delivery in support of College, campus, and/or departmental goals to assure compliance with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure, internal consistency, and graduate outcomes that meet workplace and placement expectations.
• Participating in budget preparation and fiscal administration, curriculum development and coordination, ATI metric management and data analysis, determination of teaching assignments, supervision and evaluation of faculty, and selection of theory instructors.
• Providing professional leadership and support for teaching faculty; serves as a mentor and facilitator for faculty assigned; and enables an environment which fosters creativity, responsiveness, and self‑responsibility.

Experience and Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse; one (1) year shall be in teaching or clinical supervision, or a combination thereof, in a state‑approved registered nursing, vocational or practical nursing, or psychiatric technician school within the last five (5) years; or a minimum of three (3) years of experience in nursing administration or nursing education within the last five (5) years.
• Knowledge of state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance and other regulatory standards such as Title IV, ABHES, BVNPT, BPPE, and other accreditation standards.
• Leadership knowledge in the program field to cultivate a learner‑centered environment and to foster excellence.

Education and Licensure

• Hold a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing or related field from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency that is recognized by the US Secretary of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Must have completed a course or courses offered by an accredited school with instruction in administration, teaching, and curriculum development.
• Current unencumbered California Registered Nurse (RN) License required.
• Must have approval by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) prior to assuming the role of Assistant Director of Nursing.
• Must possess a Certificate of Completion of a course in teaching methodology of at least 30 hours.
• Current CPR card.

American Career College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.