Director of Education

This leader oversees faculty, academic operations, curriculum, learning systems, student academic decisions, and compliance with applicable accreditation and state requirements. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Stephen Williams Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $85,000 - $93,000 per year A bit about us: We are a student-focused postsecondary education organization committed to delivering career-oriented programs in a structured, supportive, and outcomes-driven learning environment. Our academic leadership team partners closely with faculty, student services, registrar operations, career services, and executive leadership to promote educational quality, student progress, and regulatory compliance. Why join us? High-visibility leadership role reporting directly to the school CEO. Broad ownership across academics, faculty development, student support, curriculum, and compliance. Opportunity to shape existing programs and support the launch of new programs. Leadership scope across program directors, instructors, student services, registrar operations, career services, and administrative support. Collaborative, mission-oriented campus environment with direct impact on student success. Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement plan. Stable Monday-Friday schedule with a posted base salary of $85,000-$93,000. Job Details Title: Director of Education Location: Lakewood, California, in person Schedule: Full-time, exempt, Monday-Friday Compensation: $85,000-$93,000 annually Reports to: School executive leadership Position Summary The Director of Education leads the institution’s academic function and ensures students receive high-quality education and support. This leader oversees faculty, academic operations, curriculum, learning systems, student academic decisions, and compliance with applicable accreditation and state requirements. The role works cross-functionally to support daily campus operations and long-range planning. Key Responsibilities Direct daily academic operations, including faculty hiring, development, observation, evaluation, and performance management. Oversee program evaluations, faculty meetings, student leaves, terminations, appeals, transfer-credit decisions, and academic counseling. Maintain and improve the learning management system, with Blackboard Ultra experience preferred. Develop curriculum updates and lead implementation of new academic programs. Coordinate academic calendars with program directors and general education faculty. Track equipment and supply needs, approve timesheets, support budgeting, and manage retention efforts within budget parameters. Coordinate off-site labs and certification training with faculty, students, and external providers. Maintain faculty records and ensure instructors meet institutional and regulatory credential requirements. Partner with other departments on policy development, campus events, student services, career services, and strategic planning. Leadership Scope Associate Director of Education and academic program directors Instructors, faculty assistants, and academic support personnel Student services coordinators and registrar operations Career services leadership and administrative support staff Qualifications Master’s degree in Education preferred, or a comparable combination of education and relevant experience. Four to ten years of related experience; five years of education leadership or director-level experience preferred. Demonstrated leadership across faculty, academic operations, curriculum, and student-facing decisions. Experience with a learning management system; Blackboard Ultra strongly preferred. Knowledge of accreditation, state regulations, policy development, and institutional compliance. Strong strategic thinking, communication, organization, judgment, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Ability to analyze technical, financial, and legal information and respond effectively to questions or complaints. Comfort working in a diverse, fast-moving, on-campus environment. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 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