Nursing Education Program Director — Lead Programs & Partnerships

Stepful, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k)

FSA/HSA and commuter benefits

Learning stipend

Open vacation policy and PTO

Job summary

Stepful College, an ABHES-accredited institution, seeks an experienced nursing education leader to join as Program Director to lead nursing programs in Missouri. You will oversee day-to-day operations, collaborate with enterprise partners, ensure accreditation and regulatory compliance, and shape program quality across modalities, including online, skills labs, and in-person clinical education.

This role advances workforce development for working adults and requires strong leadership, budget

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Missouri (or eligibility)
• Master's degree in nursing required
• 5+ years RN nursing practice
• 2+ years as faculty in a nursing education program with accreditation involvement
• Ability to teach didactic, skills lab, and clinical settings
• Experience with simulation technology (Laerdal)
• Familiarity with nursing education accreditation requirements
• Experience engaging external partners and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate learning across modalities (online, in-person, skills labs, clinicals)
• Oversee nursing curriculum and collaborate on content improvements
• Manage program enrollment and admissions processes
• Support student success, including advising and progression
• Build and lead adjunct instructor teams
• Partner with enterprise healthcare clients for program alignment
• Manage program budgets and resources
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Missouri Board of Nursing
• Drive program quality through ongoing evaluation and accreditation readiness
• Maintain scheduling flexibility including evenings/weekends

Skills

Teaching across modalities

Curriculum development

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Simulation technology

Clinical education

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Missouri RN license

Tools

Laerdal manikins

Job description

Stepful College, an ABHES-accredited institution, seeks an experienced nursing education leader to join as Program Director to lead nursing programs in Missouri. You will oversee day-to-day operations, collaborate with enterprise partners, ensure accreditation and regulatory compliance, and shape program quality across modalities, including online, skills labs, and in-person clinical education.

This role advances workforce development for working adults and requires strong leadership, budget