Nursing Program Director

We are seeking a highly motivated Program Director to lead our nursing programs in Ohio. This is a dynamic, high-impact role for someone who is passionate about healthcare education and committed to expanding access to nursing careers for working adults.

The Program Director will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the programs, ensuring they meet rigorous educational standards and that every student receives the highest quality experience. This person will also play an important role in Stepful's enterprise partnerships — working alongside our team to support relationships with healthcare employer partners who hire our graduates and sponsor our programs.

This role requires frequent in-person presence in Columbus, Ohio, and reports to the Senior Director, Nursing Programs.

If you are driven by the opportunity to shape the future of nursing education and make a meaningful difference in students' lives, we'd love to hear from you!

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• Current, unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in Ohio (or eligibility to obtain, if you’re licensed in another state)

• A master's degree in nursing

• 5+ years of RN nursing practice experience

• 2+ years experience as a faculty member with a registered nursing education program, with BoN site visit experience and accreditation involvement

• Demonstrated ability to teach across modalities — didactic, skills lab, and clinical settings

• Experience with Laerdal manikins, or similar simulation technology

• Familiarity with accreditation and regulatory compliance for nursing education programs, including Ohio Board of Nursing requirements

• Experience engaging with external partners, clinical sites, or employer stakeholders — a collaborative, relationship-oriented approach is a must

• Strong ability to work cross-functionally with faculty, staff, students, and institutional partners

Interview Process:

• Introductory call with Talent Acquisition

• Interview with Hiring Manager

• Take-Home Assignment

• Final Panel Interviews

Benefits and Compensation:

• Meaningful Equity Stake

• Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options

• 401(k)

• FSA, HSA and commuter benefits

• Learning stipend

• Open vacation policy, including:

  • Guidance of 15 days PTO annually

  • Stepful closed the last week of December

  • 15 work-from-anywhere days

  • 10 public holidays observed for 2026

The target base salary range for this opportunity is $100,000 - $125,000, and is part of a competitive total rewards package including equity and benefits. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, internal pay equity and other relevant business considerations.

Stepful is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.