Senior Director, Nursing Education

Risepoint is an education technology company that provides world-class support and trusted expertise to more than 100 universities and colleges. We primarily work with regional universities, helping them develop and grow their high-ROI, workforce-focused online degree programs in critical areas such as nursing, teaching, business, and public service. Risepoint is dedicated to increasing access to affordable education so that more students, especially working adults, can improve their careers and meet employer and community needs.

The Senior Director, Nursing provides leadership and subject matter expertise in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of nursing academic programs. This role partners closely with internal cross-functional teams and university leadership to guide program design, ensure regulatory and accreditation readiness, and promote academic and operational excellence. Serving as a trusted advisor to partner institutions, the Senior Director builds and sustains strong relationships that drive program success, quality, and growth. The role also supports business development efforts to expand nursing education partnerships and contributes to organizational innovation through collaboration, research, and best practice sharing. The Senior Director also directly manages the nursing Healthcare Center of Excellence team to ensure all Risepoint priorities and objectives are achieved with academic partners. This role works very closely with the Healthcare Solutions leaders serving as the foremost clinical leader as it relates to nursing programs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Program Leadership and Partner Consultation

• Lead program discovery and academic consultation for nursing and healthcare programs, aligning partner goals with market and regulatory realities.
• Oversee Nursing Healthcare Center of Excellence team performance, prioritization, and capabilities to ensure excellence in partner engagement and program outcomes.
• Guide strategic program discovery and consultation for healthcare and nursing programs, aligning partner goals with market and regulatory realities.
• Provide leadership in developing program design recommendations, launch readiness plans, and scalability strategies.
• Conduct readiness assessments related to accreditation, regulatory approval, and clinical operations.
• Partner cross-functionally to support business development, assess new partnership opportunities, and promote program expansion.

Academic Quality, Compliance, and Performance Monitoring

• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on nursing education standards, regulatory compliance, and accreditation best practices.
• Monitor and analyze key program outcomes, including retention, persistence, and licensure exam pass rates.
• Oversee development of data-driven insights and reports to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Track and interpret changes in healthcare education policy, accreditation, and workforce trends.
• Ensure Nursing Directors maintain strong compliance oversight and timely management of accreditation documentation.

Faculty and Program Development

• Design and deliver professional development workshops for faculty on online learning, instructional technology, and student success strategies.
• Provide consultation on curriculum review, teaching innovation, and NCLEX readiness.
• Develop internal and external resources and tailored training materials to support faculty and partner needs.
• Promote a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement in program delivery.

Relationship Management and Partner Engagement

• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with partner universities and health system partners.
• Serve as the primary liaison throughout the program planning, launch, and evaluation phases.
• Ensure high partner satisfaction and long-term success through proactive communication and data-informed support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align academic outcomes with organizational and partner priorities.

Organizational Collaboration, Research, and Operational Excellence

• Contribute to the goals of the Academic Services and Products team and the Healthcare Center of Excellence.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives, research projects, and documentation related to nursing education trends.
• Support process improvement, operational efficiency, and system utilization across the department.
• Uses a spirit of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in all interactions with colleagues and partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

Terminal Degree in Nursing or Master’s Degree in Nursing/Healthcare and terminal degree in related field

5 – 10 years of managing nursing education program across the program spectrum

5+ years of experience in academic assessment, outcomes monitoring and evaluation, regulatory and accreditation process and reporting

5+ years of experience in online prelicensure program delivery

Licenses & Certifications

Registered Nurse In state of residence

Certification in healthcare and/or nursing education

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Proficiency Level

Required / Preferred

Understanding of the academic environment in higher education.

Communication skills – written and oral

Customer Service focused

Self-motivated and self-directed

Collaborative team player who can work in matrixed environment

MS Office skills

Ability to travel up to 25%

Risepoint is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an equitable environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws.

Risepoint is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.