# Assistant Program Director

> Cooperidge Consulting Firm · San Jose, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-23

**Salary:** USD 100,000–125,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Healthcare Professionals

## Description

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking an **Assistant Program Director** for a premier **Nursing Education Program** in San Jose, CA.

This high-impact leadership role is responsible for the strategic development, management, and evaluation of the Vocational Nursing program. The Assistant Program Director serves as a vital bridge between the institution, the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT), and clinical partners. This position requires a "player-coach" mindset, as it involves **50% active teaching** alongside senior administrative duties, including faculty recruitment, curriculum oversight, and rigorous clinical site evaluations.  
  
Job Responsibilities

-   **Regulatory Oversight:** Manage and update all aspects of the nursing program to ensure strict compliance with **BVNPT** regulations and state requirements; prepare self-studies, surveys, and site visit reports.
-   **Clinical Partnership Management:** Develop and maintain educational partnerships with clinical sites; conduct thorough risk, hazard, and safety assessments for all student rotations.
-   **Administrative Leadership:** Oversee the student admission process, orientation, and graduation audits; ensure all students meet documentation requirements for licensing exams.
-   **Faculty Management:** Lead faculty recruitment, hiring, and orientation; facilitate regular meetings and manage the scheduling of faculty for classroom and clinical instruction.
-   **Instructional Quality:** Monitor the quality of instruction through regular evaluations and strategic planning; participate in the development of program policies and procedures.
-   **Active Instruction:** Maintain a **50% teaching load**, delivering core nursing theory and/or clinical supervision to students.
-   **Committee Engagement:** Plan and implement Nursing Advisory Committee meetings and lead various internal academic committees.
-   **Student Advising:** Provide dedicated support, planning assistance, and academic advising to both potential and current nursing students.

## Requirements

### Education & Licensing

-   **Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is REQUIRED** (Higher degree preferred).
-   **Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California is REQUIRED.**
-   Must have completed approved coursework in **Administration, Teaching, and Curriculum Development**.

### Experience

-   **Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an RN is REQUIRED.**
-   **Teaching Experience:** Minimum of one (1) year in teaching or clinical supervision within a state-approved nursing program (within the last 5 years).
-   **Alternative Experience:** Minimum of three (3) years in nursing administration or nursing education within the last five years.
-   Strong working knowledge of State rules and regulations as they relate to the practice of Vocational Nursing.

### Competencies

-   Proven ability to develop and maintain high-level educational partnerships.
-   Excellent technical writing skills for state board reporting and proposals.
-   Strategic mindset for program evaluation and continuous improvement.

## Benefits

-   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

## Apply

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