Program Director (Practical Nursing) - Columbus, Ohio

About Stepful:

Stepful is reimagining allied healthcare training by offering affordable, online, instructor-led, and AI-supported programs that help learners—especially those from underserved communities—launch high-demand healthcare careers.

In addition to our direct-to-consumer training, Stepful partners with leading healthcare institutions to build talent pipelines and address the growing shortage of allied health workers. Our graduates, including Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians and more, go on to work at major employers like CVS, NY-Presbyterian, and Walgreens.

Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and AlleyCorp, with a recent $31.5M Series B led by Oak HC/FT. We were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025.

We’re unlocking the full potential of the global workforce—improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere.

Our values:

We credit much of our success to our exceptional team. We’re looking for mission-driven individuals who thrive in fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environments, and embody our four core values:

Care first: We do whatever it takes for our students to succeed.

Learn quickly: We test, learn with data, and iterate.

Build together: We win when we rely on each other.

Own it: We show up, take initiative, and show pride.

The opportunity:

• We are seeking a highly motivated full-time Program Administrator for our Practical Nurse (PN) program.

• The Program Administrator must have a current, valid licensure as a registered nurse in Ohio.

• The Program Administrator will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the program, ensuring that it is meeting its educational goals, and that students are receiving the highest quality education.

• This opportunity is in-person in Columbus Ohio.

• This position reports to our Head of Learning

• If you are passionate about healthcare education, and have the skills and experience to lead a successful program, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

• This position would begin late September 2025.

What you’ll do:

• Teaching responsibilities- you will be the didactic, skills lab (in-person), and clinical educator (in-person).

• Oversee the curriculum for the PN program.

• Manage program enrollment, including recruitment and admissions, orientation, and registration.

• Oversee student progress and performance, including grading, academic advising, and program completion.

• Recruit, train, and supervise program faculty and staff.

• Foster a positive and supportive learning environment for students.

• Develop and manage program budgets and resources.

• Conduct program evaluation and assessment, and make data-driven recommendations for program improvement.

• Ability to have a flexible schedule, with some evening classes and weekend obligations involved.

What you’ll bring:

• Current, valid licensure as a registered nurse in Ohio

• Experience in nursing practice, education and administration

• A graduate degree with a major in nursing

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the practice of nursing as an RN, and at least 2 years in the management of a nursing education program.

• At least 2 years of teaching experience in nursing education.

• Experience being clinical faculty.

• Ability to use Laerdal manikins for simulation labs.

• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

• Experience with accreditation and regulatory compliance of nursing programs.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Bonus points if:

• You were a program administrator or associate program administrator for a nursing education program in Ohio.

Interview Process:

• Introductory call with Learning Operations team member

• Interview with Team Member

• Work Samples/Take-Home Assignment

• Interview Hiring Manager

Benefits and Compensation:

• Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options

• 401(k)

• FSA, HSA and commuter benefits

• 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 2025

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.