Assistant Director Nursing VNPN

Position Overview

Assistant Director of Nursing - VNPN

Starting compensation: $120k annually

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the Director of Nursing in the administration and oversight of the Nursing Program, ensuring compliance with state Board of Nursing regulations and organizational policies. This role is highly collaborative and administrative, with responsibilities spanning curriculum oversight, faculty support, student advisement, and accreditation preparation.

In addition to joining an organization with an outstanding mission, Concorde is happy to provide the following Benefits You'll Love -

Tuition Waiver : Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses

Paid Time Off : Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)

Retirement Matching : 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days

Paid Parental Leave : 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby

Competitive Insurance : Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents

Pet Insurance : Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA

Health Plan Enrollment : Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

What You'll Do

Ensure departmental compliance with state Board of Nursing, organizational policies, and regulatory agency standards

Support curriculum review, development, and revision

Assist faculty in preparing and maintaining syllabi, lesson plans, assessments, and learning objectives

Help establish departmental policies aligned with institutional and professional standards

Advise students on academic progress, attendance, and professional conduct; assist graduates with licensure applications

Participate in student admissions, orientations, and departmental meetings

Contribute to Advisory Committee planning and attend meetings

Support the accreditation process and ensure ongoing program compliance

Collaborate on student retention strategies and initiatives

Help plan and lead faculty meetings and departmental projects

Engage in systematic program evaluation and reporting

Substitute teach as needed

Coordinate skills lab operations and clinical site development, supervision, and evaluation

Maintain accurate student records in alignment with organizational policies

Actively participate in campus and corporate events and initiatives

Serve on committees related to recruitment, admissions, retention, promotion, and graduation

Maintain professional competence through continuing education, professional service, or industry involvement

Assist in developing and implementing departmental and institutional policies

Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics

Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements

Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

Licenses/Certifications

Unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in the state where instruction occurs (required)

Education/Experience

Active and unencumbered RN licensure in the State of CA

Previous teaching or academic experience highly preferred

Bachelor's degree in Nursing and three (3) years of clinical experience (required) Master's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Set department-level strategic direction and influences organizational priorities

Anticipate complex problems and proactively addresses them

Build strong relationships through insight, empathy, and presence

Communicate vision and priorities with clarity and inspiration

Demonstrate exceptional listening, influencing, and negotiation skills

Lead enterprise-wide initiatives and large-scale presentations

Create accountability frameworks to ensure sustained performance

Champion the use of technology, data, and systems for innovation

Make impactful decisions with minimal oversight

Anticipate future trends and translate insights into strategic breakthroughs

Develop people to achieve both personal and organizational goals

Foster a motivating environment that drives high performance

Adapt style and approach to meet evolving demands in real time

Standard Abilities

Able and willing to: Communicate, think, learn, and reason

Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks

Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations

Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility

Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously

Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position

Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Work Environment

Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.

This position is designated as On Campus or On site; Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures.

Travel to campus and clinical sites required.

About Us

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades and healthcare/dental. Across our two brands, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges, we share a common purpose: to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Just as we invest in our students’ futures, we invest in our people by creating opportunities to grow, contribute and build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the lives of students, employers and the communities we serve.

Ensure departmental compliance with state Board of Nursing, organizational policies, and regulatory agency standards

Support curriculum review, development, and revision

Assist faculty in preparing and maintaining syllabi, lesson plans, assessments, and learning objectives

Help establish departmental policies aligned with institutional and professional standards

Advise students on academic progress, attendance, and professional conduct; assist graduates with licensure applications

Participate in student admissions, orientations, and departmental meetings

Contribute to Advisory Committee planning and attend meetings

Support the accreditation process and ensure ongoing program compliance

Collaborate on student retention strategies and initiatives

Help plan and lead faculty meetings and departmental projects

Engage in systematic program evaluation and reporting

Substitute teach as needed

Coordinate skills lab operations and clinical site development, supervision, and evaluation

Maintain accurate student records in alignment with organizational policies

Actively participate in campus and corporate events and initiatives

Serve on committees related to recruitment, admissions, retention, promotion, and graduation

Maintain professional competence through continuing education, professional service, or industry involvement

Assist in developing and implementing departmental and institutional policies

Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics

Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements

Other duties as assigned

Licenses/Certifications

Unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in the state where instruction occurs (required)

Education/Experience

Active and unencumbered RN licensure in the State of CA

Previous teaching or academic experience highly preferred

Bachelor's degree in Nursing and three (3) years of clinical experience (required) Master's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Set department-level strategic direction and influences organizational priorities

Anticipate complex problems and proactively addresses them

Build strong relationships through insight, empathy, and presence

Communicate vision and priorities with clarity and inspiration

Demonstrate exceptional listening, influencing, and negotiation skills

Lead enterprise-wide initiatives and large-scale presentations

Create accountability frameworks to ensure sustained performance

Champion the use of technology, data, and systems for innovation

Make impactful decisions with minimal oversight

Anticipate future trends and translate insights into strategic breakthroughs

Develop people to achieve both personal and organizational goals

Foster a motivating environment that drives high performance

Adapt style and approach to meet evolving demands in real time

Standard Abilities

Able and willing to: Communicate, think, learn, and reason

Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks

Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations

Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility

Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously

Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position

Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Work Environment

Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.

This position is designated as On Campus or On site; Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures.

Travel to campus and clinical sites required.