ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM
Company: Pacific College
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $45.00 - $65.00 Pacific
College is dedicated to putting students first, providing an
exceptional education in a chosen degree program and teaching
relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is
positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually
embrace our core values: Professionalism - As an individual or
institution, we demonstrate professionalism in everything we do.
Altruism As an individual or institution, we practice the principle
of unselfish concern for the wellness of others. Community As an
individual or institution, we share responsibility for the welfare
of our community. Identity As an individual or institution, we
strive to establish a sense of true being that will determine our
future. Fulfillment - As an individual or institution, we create an
environment where academic and professional goals can be achieved.
Inclusion As an individual or institution, we embrace differences
to promote full participation and a sense of belonging.
Collaboration - As an individual or institution, we work as a team
to realize shared goals. Reporting to the Director of Nursing,
Vocational Nursing program, your main responsibility will be
assisting with providing oversight and innovative leadership in
planning, implementing, and evaluating the LVN program and its
faculty. As a member of the leadership team, you will be
collaborating closely with other members of the team on policy
making and assisting in assuring that the College's vision,
mission, and core values are foundational elements in guiding
decision-making and actions. Additionally, you will be: Serve as an
ambassador for Pacific College, actively promoting collaboration
with campus and community partners. Assist the Director in
recruiting, supervising, developing, and directing faculty, to
ensure curricula are current and consistently delivered in an
environment and manner conducive to learning. Collaborate with the
NCLEX Success Coordinator, lead the NCLEX success planning and
implementation into the VN curriculum. Assist the Director with
supervision and evaluation of the performance of assigned staff;
interview and participate in selecting employees; train, counsel,
and discipline personnel according to established policies and
procedures, assure valid licensure and credentials of faculty to
submit to the BVNPT for approval. Assist with continuing education
of faculty including teaching and mentoring on NEO, ATI, testing
strategies, assessment, teaching strategies (interactive learning)
and other faculty learning needs. Assist the Director in ensuring
the LVN program operations are conducted in compliance with
applicable state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and
ordinances, and within standards of accreditation. Assist the
Director in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of
narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to
assigned activities and personnel; generate documents requested by
BVNPT, accreditation, and other governing agencies. Actively
participate in program evaluation and curriculum design and
revision. Promote student success by advising and counseling
students; facilitating communication and maintaining satisfactory
relationships between students and faculty members. Assist the
Clinical Coordinator for Nursing Programs in securing clinical
placements, communicating with the clinical sites, and onboarding
students. Serve as a liaison between admissions and the VN
Department in acceptance and compliance of new students. Serve on a
variety of committees and chair the monthly meetings of the VN
nursing faculty in the absence of the Director. Teach theory
(ongoing) and clinical (as needed); fill in for faculty in the
event of illness, vacations, etc. Collaborate with the Leadership
Team in faculty scheduling and assignments. Perform related duties
and responsibilities as assigned. Must be available to work
evenings and weekends as Vocational nursing classes are conducted
in the evenings and on weekends. Must be available to work at
Pacific Colleges Ontario campus. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
1. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
related to nursing including BVNPT requirements. 2. State Laws and
regulations related to licensure, certification and accreditation.
3. Principles and practices of administration, supervision and
training. 4. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and
courtesy. 5. Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations,
policies and procedures. 6. Establish and maintain cooperative and
effective working relationships with others. 7. Analyze situations
accurately and adopt an effective course of action. 8. Meet
schedules and timelines. 9. Direct the maintenance of a variety of
reports and files related to assigned activities. SKILLS AND
ABILITIES: 1. Utilize local and national labor market data to
identify trends and determine regional healthcare provider needs
for a variety of types of providers. 2. Communicate effectively
both orally and in writing, including complex proposals and
presentations. 3. Operation of a computer, Microsoft Office, and
Windows Operating System. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
Applicants are required to have the following: 1. A master's degree
in Nursing; a doctorate degree is preferred. 2. Three to five years
of progressive leadership experience including supervisory
experience and prior experience with curriculum, academic programs,
and the development and growth of academic initiatives. 3.
Licensed/eligible (unrestricted) as a Registered Nurse in
California.
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