Director of Education

Aviation Institute of Maintenance•Fremont, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Education is responsible for communicating with the corporate office to ensure that instruction and faculty training comply with Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), state department of education, FAA, and other official regulatory agency guidelines. The role is primarily accountable for the educational integrity of all educational programs, with a focus on curriculum, instructor development, instructional resources, and institutional improvement. The position serves as a campus liaison to corporate education program directors, audits curricula and instructor performance, conducts classroom observations, and facilitates instructor training and development. The Director also oversees faculty and program meeting documentation and supports Program Advisory Committee meetings. The position is based at the AIM campus at 420 Whitney Pl, Fremont, CA 94539, with compensation of up to $100,000 per year.

Requirements

Associate’s degree.
At least 5 years of management experience or proven leadership in a relevant role, with a track record of guiding teams, driving performance, and achieving organizational goals.
Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach.
Expertise in resolving conflicts, fostering positive workplace relationships, and collaborating effectively within teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build rapport and maintain professional relationships.
Ability to contribute individually and lead effectively, balancing diplomacy and assertiveness to guide teams and manage diverse situations.
Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, including creating and managing documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and communications.
Positive, team-oriented attitude; flexibility and availability to work outside scheduled hours when needed, as directed by the Supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Teaching experience.
Educational experience in private-for-profit college education.
CampusNexus and SharePoint experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the liaison between the campus and corporate program directors who manage education.
Audit school curricula to ensure instructors use the current syllabi, lesson plans, and textbooks listed on the intranet site.
Audit and report on instructor performance at least semi-annually.
Conduct classroom observations and substitute as an instructor as needed.
Create, monitor, and update a Faculty Personnel Report (FPR) for each instructor.
Facilitate initial instructor training according to ACCSC standards.
Facilitate ongoing instructor development with educational personnel.
Chair all Program Coordinator meetings and ensure meeting minutes are complete, reviewed, and maintained at the school.
Assist with organizing and facilitating Program Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings; ensure minutes are complete, reviewed, maintained at the school, and forwarded to the appropriate corporate program director and the school’s Regional Director.
Perform other tasks assigned by the Supervisor.