Director, Nursing – Respiratory Operations

Role Overview

• Own the end to end program delivery of our nursing programs, with the opportunity to expand to other degree-granting programs
• Develop and execute innovative initiatives and experiments to accelerate nursing enrollment, student retention, and program scale
• Lead the in-person operations and integration of an acquired nursing college, with a lens towards expanding remote and online delivery
• Collaborate regularly with our Curriculum, Product, Policy, Sales, and Customer Success teams to meet the high bar of regulators and accreditors, provide an exceptional student experience, and deliver impactful results for our healthcare provider clients.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience, including in an operational role at a high growth startup
• You are passionate about helping students change their lives through access to education
• You thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• You are highly analytical, taking a structured approach to breaking down complex problems
• You have excellent communication skills that reflect in clear and concise writing and presenting
• You are an expert collaborator who is able to lead through influence and coordinate diverse stakeholders at various levels
• You are willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done successfully and maintain a high bar for execution
• You learn quickly through experimentation

Benefits

• 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