Nursing Program Director - Stepful College

The role

You will lead nursing programs in Missouri, overseeing academic quality, student outcomes, and regulatory compliance. You will manage faculty, program resources, and clinical partnerships at the physical campus.

What you will do

• Lead Missouri nursing programs and serve as the Missouri State Board of Nursing-approved Program Administrator if designated
• Ensure academic quality, curriculum delivery, and student outcomes including NCLEX performance
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing faculty team
• Maintain sufficient qualified faculty and manage academic operations
• Ensure regulatory compliance with the Missouri State Board of Nursing
• Manage the nursing program budget and support the launch of new programs
• Strengthen clinical and employer partnerships for learning experiences and placement capacity
• Partner with internal Stepful teams while retaining academic and regulatory accountability
• Maintain a limited teaching presence to support program quality

Required qualifications

• Current, unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in Missouri or eligibility to obtain it
• A graduate degree in nursing
• 5+ years of RN nursing practice experience
• At least 5 years of people leadership experience
• Working knowledge of Missouri State Board of Nursing requirements, nursing accreditation, and regulated academic program operations
• Experience teaching across multiple modalities including didactic, skills lab, simulation, or clinical environments
• Experience with Laerdal manikins or similar simulation technology
• Comfort operating in a fast-moving environment and building processes

Nice to have

• Experience leading teams of faculty and nursing educators

Benefits

• Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options
• 401(k)
• FSA, HSA and commuter benefits
• Learning stipend
• Open vacation policy
• Guidance of 15 days PTO annually
• 10 public holidays observed for 2026

Before you apply

• Introductory call with Talent Acquisition
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Take-Home Assignment
• Final Panel Interviews

About the company

Stepful is a workforce platform that trains healthcare workers and partners with healthcare institutions to address worker shortages. It is an ABHES-accredited institution.