• Serve as a mentor for existing Program Directors and nursing leadership staff. • Act as interim Program Director during the recruitment process for new Program Directors. • Plan, develop, manage, update, and evaluate all aspects of the vocational nursing program. • Prepare reports, proposals, self-studies, surveys, and other documentation required by state and Vocational Nursing Boards. • Assist with identifying and securing external resources to support nursing program success. • Develop and implement program policies and procedures in line with regulatory standards. • Organize and serve on committees related to nursing education and academic quality. • Develop and maintain educational partnerships with clinical sites. • Conduct clinical site evaluations assessing safety, risk, and the ability to meet program objectives. • Participate in nursing faculty recruitment, hiring, orientation, and retention. • Monitor instructional quality and conduct faculty observations, evaluations, and strategic planning sessions. • Advise and support potential nursing students during recruitment and admission planning. • Ensure students are properly oriented to nursing skills labs and clinical facilities prior to rotations. • Participate in recruitment and admission processes for qualified nursing students. • Confirm that all students meet documentation, graduation, and licensing exam requirements. • Assist in planning and conducting Nursing Advisory Committee meetings. • Engage in professional development and maintain required continuing education hours. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state rules and regulations governing vocational nursing practice