Nursing Programs Director: Education & Partnerships

Stepful; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Equity Stake

Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k)

FSA, HSA and commuter benefits

Learning stipend

Open vacation policy

15 days PTO annually

15 work-from-anywhere days

10 public holidays observed

Job summary

Stepful is seeking a Program Director to lead our nursing programs in Ohio. The role is responsible for daily operations, ensuring rigorous educational standards, and supporting enterprise partnerships with healthcare employer partners.

This position requires frequent in-person presence in Columbus, OH and reports to the Senior Director, Nursing Programs. You will oversee curriculum, enrollment, student success, and a collaborative team of adjunct instructors toward program excellence.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Ohio (or eligibility) for teaching clinical practice
• Master's degree in nursing required
• 5+ years of RN nursing practice experience
• 2+ years as faculty in a registered nursing education program with accreditation involvement
• Ability to teach across modalities: didactic, skills lab, clinical settings
• Experience with simulation technologies (e.g., Laerdal) and regulatory knowledge
• Experience engaging external partners and healthcare employer stakeholders
• Strong cross-functional collaboration across faculty, staff, students, and institutions

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate learning across modalities including didactic, skills lab, and clinical education
• Oversee nursing curriculum development and continuous improvement
• Manage program enrollment procedures (recruitment, admissions, orientation, registration)
• Support student success through progress monitoring and advising
• Lead and develop adjunct instructor teams
• Partner with enterprise clients and healthcare employer partners in Ohio
• Develop and oversee program budgets and resources
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Ohio Board of Nursing and accreditation standards
• Drive program quality through ongoing evaluation and data-driven improvements
• Maintain scheduling flexibility with some evenings and weekends

Skills

Leadership

Teaching across modalities

Program management

Collaboration

External partner engagement

Budget management

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Ohio RN license

Tools

Laerdal manikins

Job description

Stepful is seeking a Program Director to lead our nursing programs in Ohio. The role is responsible for daily operations, ensuring rigorous educational standards, and supporting enterprise partnerships with healthcare employer partners.

This position requires frequent in-person presence in Columbus, OH and reports to the Senior Director, Nursing Programs. You will oversee curriculum, enrollment, student success, and a collaborative team of adjunct instructors toward program excellence.