Director of Education
Listed on 2026-08-09
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Academic -
Management
Education Administration
Director of Education
American Institute, founded in 1924 as the Hartford Secretarial School, provides hands-on training for careers in the world of business, legal, allied healthcare, diagnostic medical sonography, and information technology. Recognizing our single, well-defined teaching mission: reflecting job market demands with flexibility in identifying and incorporating new programs to give our graduates an edge in today's competitive job market.
The Director of Education serves as the campus academic leader responsible for executing the institution's educational strategy and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, compliant, and outcomes-driven academic programs. This role leads curriculum implementation, instructional quality, faculty performance management, and student academic support, with direct accountability for key outcomes including retention, progression, and student satisfaction.
The Director of Education applies independent judgment to drive academic performance, ensure adherence to accrediting and Title IV requirements, and foster continuous improvement. This role partners with campus leadership to align academic operations with institutional goals while building a high-performing faculty culture and maintaining the integrity of the student learning experience.
What you'll do:
Lead and execute academic program delivery, including curriculum implementation, class scheduling, and instructional quality.
Oversee student academic advising, attendance monitoring, and academic support services. Partner on academic planning activities, including learning model integration and program launches.
Develop and implement innovative educational strategies that integrate both online and on-campus learning experiences. Support program evaluation, equipment and course review, and continuous improvement efforts.
Oversee student services, and manage student drops, cancellations, SAP monitoring, and high needs student support processes to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Review and determine student enrollment and re-entry applications. Review and facilitate student enrollment agreements, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, compliant and executed in accordance with institutional requirements.
Manage faculty performance, instructional excellence, and curriculum innovation, promote and facilitate professional development. Drive faculty engagement.
Manage education department administrative functions, including budgeting, resource allocation, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Conduct student evaluations, instructor performance reviews, and periodic evaluations of equipment, course content, and general school operations.
Establish and maintain relationships with external partners, including educational institutions, community organizations, and industry stakeholders. Collaborate with campus leadership and curriculum team on operational priorities, data review and performance improvement initiatives.
Lead and implement initiatives to enhance student satisfaction, success, retention, and graduation rates. Develop and publish class schedules, review reports, and advise students on academic and attendance matters.
Ensure adherence to federal, state, and accrediting body regulations, compliance requirements, and academic policies. Support regulatory reporting, audits, and site visit preparation as needed.
Lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of wellness, recognition, and engagement. Meet regularly with direct reports in one-on-one and group settings to provide feedback and cultivate/maintain a positive work culture.
Career Level Expectations:
- Manages multiple small teams or departments.
- Owns campus academic strategy, execution and operational direction, and directs activities that have significant impact to the achievement of results for student and organizational…
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