Job Details

Director, Nursing Programs

Position Number: 6911488
Location: Pasadena, CA
Position Type: Medicine - Nursing

Director, Nursing Programs

Pasadena City College

Salary: $136,250.88 - $166,208.40 AnnuallyManagement Association M-2

Job Type: Academic Administrator

Job Number: 09795

Location: Pasadena, CA

Department: Instruction

Closing: 3/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

The Director, Nursing Programs is a management position designated to assist the Division Dean of Health Sciences in maintaining the quality and integrity of the registered nursing instructional programs. The Director, Nursing Programs assures optimal operation of the District's nursing programs through the supervision of nursing program operations according to the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) program approval requirements for Associate Degree in Nursing pre-licensure programs. This position is also responsible for maintaining program compliance with nursing accreditation agency standards.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Manages nursing program curricula and ensures compliance with Board of Registered Nursing guidelines and accreditation standards.
Acts as primary liaison with licensing boards, consultants, and regulatory agencies; establish and maintain clinical agency relationships and contracts.
Oversees and coordinates nursing program application and selection process.
Chairs nursing faculty hiring committees, assisting with recruiting activities.
Schedules nursing classes, labs, and clinical rotations.
Addresses student issues, grievances, and petitions.
Supports faculty evaluation, conflict resolution, and professional development.
Ensures clinical site approvals and maintains required documentation.
Implements strategies to improve retention and conducts exit interviews.
Leads accreditation efforts and prepares reports for licensing and program reviews.
Prepares and manages program and grant budgets; monitors expenditures and ensures compliance with district and state policies.
Collaborates with campus leadership to procure grants to support nursing educational programs, including budget monitoring and expenditures.
Reports known or likely fraud, illegal acts, violation of provisions of contracts or grant agreements to the appropriate parties.
Participates in college governance and professional activities of the District.
Advocates for the department, faculty, and students.
Prepares the annual program plan with faculty input.
Oversees related programs as assigned (e.g., Certified Nursing Assistant).
Provides guidance and oversight to assistant program directors as needed to maintain program operations and compliance with BRN and program accreditation agency standards.
Directly manage all aspects of employee lifecycle including recruitment, transfers, suspensions, layoffs, recalls, promotions, terminations, task assignments, performance evaluations, rewards, disciplinary actions, and grievance resolution, ensuring adherence to company policies and legal requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in Nursing including coursework in nursing education or administration or administration of educational programs.
One year of experience in a nursing education administrative position, either as the program director or assistant director.
Two years of in-person teaching experience in pre- or post-licensure nursing programs.
One year of experience in a clinical Registered Nursing role.
Ability to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications to be approved as a Program Director by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES - May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilities commonly associated with this position.

KNOWLEDGE:

Deep, working knowledge of the BRN's requirements for ADN pre-licensure programs, including curriculum standards, faculty qualifications, clinical requirements, and reporting mandates.

SKILLS:

Skill in establishing, maintaining, and troubleshooting clinical site agreements and relationships with hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health partners.

ABILITIES:

Ability to maintain compliance with regional and national nursing accreditation standards.
Capable of evaluating and improving curriculum to meet licensure expectations, evolving practice standards, and student performance benchmarks.
Must ensure faculty qualifications meet BRN standards and provide support for instructional improvement, clinical alignment, and ongoing professional development.
Ability to analyze retention, completion, pass rates, clinical performance data, and faculty/student feedback to identify gaps, drive improvement efforts, and support accreditation and BRN reporting.
Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, staff, and community.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.
This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required.
Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.
Positions in this classification may occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.
Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions.
Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

CORE COMPENTENCIES: The District has identified the following essential skills and attributes needed for success in this position.

Regulatory Compliance
Program Accreditation & Continuous Improvement
Instructional & Curriculum Oversight
Personnel Supervision & Faculty Development
Clinical Site Coordination
Operational Management
Data-Driven Leadership
Student-Centered & Equity-Minded Leadership

SALARY RANGE:

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Pasadena City College (PCC) utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. Job postings will not be reopened due to failure to submit an application before the closing date for any reason. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Please keep in mind the following:

If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
If you need to update any submitted information, you will need to reapply in full. When HR sees duplicate applications, we archive the oldest and the most recent application and materials are considered.
The selection advisory committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview.
While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
Once applications are submitted, they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance with your application, please refer to the application guide or you may contact NeoEd Customer Support at 855-524-5627. Customer Support is available Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (PST).

All materials listed below may be required for your application packet to be considered complete:

Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.
Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.
The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).
The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.
An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/pasadenaedu/academic/jobs/5214517/director-nursing-programs

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