What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Program Director position at Cooperidge Consulting Firm?
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.
Job Responsibilities
Education & Licensing (Mandatory)
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.
Job 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
Education & Licensing (Mandatory)
- 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
- Leadership/Education Threshold: 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
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans
- Life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000