NCLEX Readiness Director — Nursing Education & Outcomes

Samuelmerritt; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Merritt University seeks a Director of NCLEX Success to lead a statewide program ensuring licensure readiness and student success. You will supervise NCLEX coaches, coordinate support services, and drive data-informed improvements to pass rates across BSN programs.

The role requires strategic leadership, collaboration with faculty and leadership, and ongoing involvement with accreditation activities and regulatory reporting. A strong nursing education background underpins success.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and organizational capabilities with strategy execution.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams and leaders.
• Experience analyzing student performance data and improving outcomes.
• Background in NCLEX preparation and standardized testing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive NCLEX readiness strategy and oversite.
• Supervise NCLEX Success Coaches and coordinate student support services.
• Monitor predictive testing and course performance data for licensure outcomes.
• Lead remediation programs and NCLEX preparation initiatives.
• Partner with BSN leadership to improve program outcomes and accreditation reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Coaching and mentoring

Program management

Education

Master’s in nursing

Active RN license

Doctoral degree preferred

Teaching experience in prelicensure nursing

Leadership in higher education

Tools

HESI

ATI

Job description

Samuel Merritt University seeks a Director of NCLEX Success to lead a statewide program ensuring licensure readiness and student success. You will supervise NCLEX coaches, coordinate support services, and drive data-informed improvements to pass rates across BSN programs.

The role requires strategic leadership, collaboration with faculty and leadership, and ongoing involvement with accreditation activities and regulatory reporting. A strong nursing education background underpins success.