Assistant Program Director

Cooperidge Consulting Firm•Sacramento, CA

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking an Assistant Program Director for a premier Nursing Program in Sacramento, CA . Reporting to the Administrative Nursing Director and the Chief Academic Officer, this role is a hybrid of academic leadership and frontline instruction. You will be responsible for the site-level supervision, planning, and evaluation of nursing program activities, ensuring total alignment with BVNPT (Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians) requirements. This is a high-visibility leadership seat for an RN who is passionate about workforce development and possesses the administrative rigor to manage faculty, clinical contracts, and state-level regulatory reporting.

Requirements

Active California Registered Nurse (RN) License is REQUIRED.
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
Completed coursework in Administration, Teaching, or Curriculum Development .
Minimum of 3+ years of RN experience is REQUIRED.
Must have 1 year of teaching or supervision experience within the last 5 years OR 3 years of experience in Nursing Administration/Education.
Proven ability to manage complex clinical contracts and state-level regulatory requirements.
Deep knowledge of California BVNPT regulations and nursing school accreditation standards.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage faculty schedules and clinical site rotations simultaneously.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for interacting with state surveyors, faculty, and clinical partners.

Responsibilities

Program Governance: Plan, develop, and evaluate program curriculum and activities to ensure clinical and academic excellence.
Regulatory Reporting: Prepare comprehensive reports for state surveys and BVNPT site visits; ensure mandatory 10-day reporting for faculty terminations.
Clinical Partnership Management: Build and maintain strategic partnerships with clinical sites; evaluate facilities for safety, staffing levels, and educational objectives.
Faculty Leadership: Recruit, hire, and orient new faculty members; manage the complex scheduling of faculty across courses and clinical sites.
Admissions & Orientation: Oversee the student admissions lifecycle and lead orientation programs to ensure high student retention and engagement.
Instructional Oversight: Monitor classroom and clinical instruction, leading curriculum reviews and strategic planning sessions to improve outcomes.
Active Instruction: Maintain a 50% teaching load , delivering high-quality nursing education while modeling best practices for faculty.
Compliance Stewardship: Stay current on all California Vocational Nursing (VN) regulations and verify that all graduation and licensing requirements are met.
Advisory Collaboration: Plan and implement Advisory Committee meetings to align the nursing program with modern healthcare industry needs.