Assistant Director Nursing VNPN at Universal Technical Institute in North Hollywood, CA

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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,