Nursing Prelicensure Program Manager

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.

At Risepoint, we’re reimagining how higher education and healthcare work together to solve one of the nation’s most urgent challenges, the nursing workforce crisis. We partner with colleges, universities, and healthcare systems to scale innovative, high-quality prelicensure and post licensure nursing education pathways that meet community and workforce needs.

The Nursing Prelicensure Program Manager plays a pivotal leadership role in ensuring Risepoint and its academic partners meet all regulatory, licensing, and authorization requirements necessary for the operation of nursing prelicensure programs across the United States.

This position leads the Regulatory Affairs and State Authorization work and reports to the Senior Director, Nursing Education, overseeing all activities related to state board of nursing approvals and ongoing monitoring of nursing regulatory trends. The role serves as a subject matter expert to internal leadership, university partners, and employers, ensuring regulatory alignment with academic and operational excellence.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

State Authorizations and Licensure

• Write the responses and recommend language for submission of all state authorization applications and related documentation with State Boards of Nursing and other regulatory bodies in close coordination with the Healthcare Center of Excellence, Managing Directors and SVPs, and academic partners.
• Provide guidance to the Senior Director, Nursing, SVP, Healthcare Solutions, MD’s and SVPs, and academic partners on licensure actions and regulatory compliance for pre and post licensure nursing programs.

Compliance Oversight and Research

• Create, implement and maintain compliance tools, dashboards, and data systems that track state, federal, and accreditation trends to ensure effective decision-making and awareness for all leaders involved.
• Coordinate all regulatory research projects and ensure timely dissemination of findings to leadership and partner institutions.
• Provide regulatory guidance on institutional policy development and review university publications for compliance accuracy.
• Ensure the compliance of documentation, records, and reports maintained in alignment with internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements.            

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Public Policy, Nursing, or a related field (required).

Skills / Experience Level

• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in higher education regulatory affairs, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Demonstrated expertise in state authorization and Board of Nursing regulatory processes for nursing prelicensure programs.
• Strong understanding of federal and state regulations impacting postsecondary education and nursing licensure pathways.
• Proven ability to manage teams, lead projects, and navigate complex regulatory environments.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex regulatory information into actionable guidance.
• Collaborative, mission-driven leader with high attention to detail, integrity, and strategic thinking.
• Subject matter expertise as a clinical leader is preferred

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.