Director Nursing Education

Concorde Career Colleges; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

401K match

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible time off

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Concorde Career Colleges seeks a Director of Nursing Education to lead curriculum development, assessment, and faculty coaching across nursing programs. You will ensure compliance with state board regulations, accreditation standards, and institutional policies while driving student success and program quality.

The role requires MSN, state-director qualifications, and 5+ years of nursing leadership in higher education.

Qualifications

• MSN required; doctorate preferred.
• Must meet State Board of Nursing qualifications to direct a nursing program.
• Minimum 2+ years teaching in an accredited BSN nursing program.
• Over 5+ years of professional nursing leadership in a post-secondary setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for curriculum development and evaluation to align with industry standards and student success outcomes.
• Oversee faculty management including hiring, orientation, mentorship, and performance evaluation.
• Guide academic planning with course schedules, faculty assignments, and resource needs.
• Monitor student performance and licensure readiness; support student engagement.
• Maintain compliant student records, evaluations, and program documentation.

Skills

Curriculum development

Regulatory compliance

Faculty mentoring

Accreditation reporting

Student information systems

Learning management systems

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

State Board qualifications to direct a nursing program

5+ years nursing leadership in post-secondary

2+ years teaching in accredited BSN program

Tools

CRMs/Academic software

Job description

Director of Nursing Education

Salary: $120,000-$130,000 based on education and experience

The Director of Nursing Education oversees the academic quality, student satisfaction, and operational efficiency of the nursing department. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring compliance with state board of nursing regulations, accrediting agencies, and Concorde Career Colleges policies. The Director leads faculty development, drives curriculum implementation and evaluation, and promotes a student-centered learning environment. The position partners with campus and corporate leaders to maintain program accreditation and excellence, while also serving as the primary liaison with regulatory and community stakeholders.

Position Overview

Director of Nursing Education

Salary: $120,000-$130,000 based on education and experience

The Director of Nursing Education oversees the academic quality, student satisfaction, and operational efficiency of the nursing department. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring compliance with state board of nursing regulations, accrediting agencies, and Concorde Career Colleges policies. The Director leads faculty development, drives curriculum implementation and evaluation, and promotes a student-centered learning environment. The position partners with campus and corporate leaders to maintain program accreditation and excellence, while also serving as the primary liaison with regulatory and community stakeholders.

Our Benefits At a Glimpse

• Generous tuition programs: waiver, reimbursement, and loan forgiveness
• Matching 401K retirement plan
• Health, dental, and vision
• Long and short-term disability
• Flex time off, sick time, 10 paid holidays, floating holiday, and more
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program

What You'll Do

• Provide strategic leadership for curriculum development implementation and ongoing evaluation to ensure alignment with industry standards regulatory requirements and student success outcomes
• Oversee faculty management including hiring orientation mentorship performance evaluation and ensuring compliance with instructional and institutional expectations
• Guide academic planning by coordinating course schedules faculty assignments and resource needs to support timely student progression and program quality
• Monitor and evaluate student performance advising practices licensure preparation and student engagement to ensure academic achievement and readiness for professional practice
• Ensure accurate and compliant maintenance of student records faculty evaluations and program documentation in alignment with accreditor Board of Nursing and institutional policies
• Represent the program in internal and external forums including regulatory bodies community partnerships advisory boards and campus committees supporting policy development and compliance efforts
• Maintain active communication with students faculty clinical partners and administrative leaders to promote a positive learning environment and resolve concerns promptly
• Support continuous improvement through analysis of feedback from students clinical sites and surveys implementing action plans that enhance program effectiveness
• Serve as the liaison with the Board of Nursing and accrediting agencies ensuring timely submission of reports and maintaining program compliance with evolving regulations
• Promote professional development and engagement among faculty and self through continuing education industry participation and scholarly contributions
• Actively participate in student-centered events such as graduations orientations and pinning ceremonies to foster a culture of support and celebration
• Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics
• Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements
• Other duties as assigned

Licenses/Certifications

• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment (required)

Education/Experience

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) required; doctorate degree preferred
• Must meet all State Board of Nursing qualifications to direct a nursing program (required)
• Must have over two (2+) years of experience teaching in an accredited BSN nursing program
• Over five (5+) years of professional nursing experience and leadership in a post-secondary environment

Skills

• Proficiency in curriculum development, faculty mentoring, and regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of accreditation processes and reporting requirements
• Ability to manage administrative duties with attention to detail and professional integrity
• Proficiency with student information systems and learning management systems
• Independently manage complex tasks and projects
• Coach and mentor junior team members
• Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions
• Present ideas in a compelling and structured format to diverse audiences
• Demonstrate refined listening skills and emotional intelligence
• Facilitate training sessions and cross-functional meetings
• Drive consistent results in a fast-paced environment
• Leverage enterprise-level tools and systems to streamline processes
• Create new and better ways for the organization to succeed
• Develop people to achieve their goals and support organizational success
• Navigate complex policies, processes, and organizational dynamics with ease
• Operate effectively in uncertainty and ambiguity
• Work independently, escalating complex or high-impact issues
• Drive innovation to improve organizational success
• Develop others to achieve individual and organizational goals
• Navigate complex organizational dynamics with confidence
• Perform effectively amid uncertainty and ambiguity

Standard Abilities

• Able and willing to:
  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason
  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
  • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Work Environment

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
• This position is designated as on campus or onsite. Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures.

Starting salary: $120,000+ depending on experience

About Us

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades and healthcare/dental. Across our two brands, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges, we share a common purpose: to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Just as we invest in our students’ futures, we invest in our people by creating opportunities to grow, contribute and build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the lives of students, employers and the communities we serve.