Senior Vice President, Nursing Education

Role Description

Risepoint is seeking a strategic and results-driven leader to oversee Nursing Education, with a primary focus on pre-licensure programs. This senior leadership role will be instrumental in scaling our pre-licensure offering including healthcare employer partnerships for placement and upskilling.

• Develop and implement the pre-licensure growth plan establishing Risepoint as a reliable partner serving universities, hospital systems, and nursing needs.
• Determine success metrics and regularly measure the impact of new and existing pre-licensure nursing programs, ensuring they are high-quality, scalable, and aligned with the growing demand for skilled nurses.
• Drive the launch and scaling of hospital and medical partner growth, positioning nursing programs as the key offering in the marketplace.
• Stay connected with nursing license requirements and workforce needs to advise Risepoint, university partners, and hospital partners on changing needs in nursing education.
• Research and identify potential university and hospital partnerships that align with our pre-licensure business goals.
• Lead business development efforts to establish partnerships with local hospitals, healthcare systems, and employers to create robust clinical placements and workforce opportunities for pre-licensure nursing students.
• Cultivate long-term relationships with employers and healthcare systems to secure placements and employment pathways for nursing students.
• Oversee the entire sales process from initial contact to contract signings.
• Partner with internal and external teams to support the development, expansion, and quality of pre-licensure nursing programs.
• Work closely with academic partners to ensure pre-licensure nursing programs are of the highest quality, adhering to regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the student and employer experience in the delivery of nursing programs.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic leadership skills with the ability to manage and influence teams outside of span of control.
• Expertise in business development and partnership management, particularly with employers, healthcare systems, and educational institutions.
• Knowledge of nursing curriculum design, clinical education, and best practices in workforce readiness.
• Excellent communication, influence, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Proven experience in building new programs for successful launch/implementation that are on-time and high quality.

Requirements

• Visionary leadership with a focus on innovation in nursing education, particularly within nursing programs and workforce solutions.
• Results-driven, adaptable, and passionate about addressing the nursing workforce shortage.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, from academic partners to healthcare employers.
• Passionate about improving healthcare systems by ensuring high-quality nursing education and creating pathways to employment for nursing students.

Benefits

• 18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown
• 12 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Medical – four options
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• Retirement plan with company match
• Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)
• Volunteer Time Off
• Wellness program
• Alternative medicine options
• Pet discounts
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents
• Rewards & Recognition programs