Director of Education

Cotulla Education•Virginia Beach, VA

2d•$0 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Cotulla Education, home to the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Centura College, Tidewater Tech, and American Lineman College, we are dedicated to transforming lives through hands-on, career-focused education. Our mission is to empower students to achieve their professional dreams in high-demand fields like aviation, healthcare, information technology, and skilled trades. With experienced faculty providing personalized support, our graduates emerge as future leaders ready to make a significant impact in their communities. Join us in shaping the careers of those who will build and maintain our world and embark on a transformative journey towards a fulfilling career. ONSITE opportunities available nationwide across our 20 campus locations - Relocation Assistance Available up to $10,000 for select locations - ACTIVELY HIRING FOR OUR FREMONT, CA AVIATION OF MAINTENANCE and VIRGINIA, BEACH, VA TIDEWATER TECH TRADES CAMPUSES! JOIN OUR TEAM Join a mission-driven educational organization dedicated to academic excellence, workforce readiness, and student success. We are seeking an experienced and strategic educational leader who is passionate about faculty development, instructional quality, accreditation compliance, and improving educational outcomes within a higher education and career-focused learning environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and results-driven leader to make a meaningful impact on student achievement, faculty performance, and institutional effectiveness while helping shape the future of postsecondary and vocational education programs.

Requirements

Associate’s degree
5+ years of management experience or proven leadership in a relevant role, demonstrating a track record of effectively guiding teams, driving performance, and achieving organizational goals.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach.
Demonstrated expertise in resolving conflicts, fostering positive workplace relationships, and collaborating effectively within teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Capable individual contributor with effective leadership skills; adept at balancing diplomacy and assertiveness to guide teams and manage diverse situations.
Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required to meet organizational needs and support operational demands.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
Teaching or instructional experience in higher education or career education
Experience working in private, career-focused, or for-profit postsecondary education environments
Familiarity with ACCSC accreditation standards
Experience with CampusVue and SharePoint systems

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison between the campus and corporate education leadership teams.
Ensure all instructional practices, faculty training, and academic operations comply with ACCSC/COE standards, state regulations, and institutional policies.
Audit academic programs, curricula, lesson plans, syllabi, and instructional materials to ensure instructors are utilizing the most current approved resources.
Support institutional readiness for accreditation reviews, audits, and regulatory reporting.
Lead faculty onboarding and instructor training in accordance with ACCSC/COE and institutional standards.
Conduct regular classroom observations and provide coaching, feedback, and performance support to instructors.
Facilitate ongoing professional development and instructional improvement initiatives for faculty and educational staff.
Serve as a substitute instructor when operationally necessary.
Create, maintain, and monitor Faculty Personnel Reports (FPRs) for all instructors.
Conduct and document instructor performance audits and evaluations at least semi-annually.
Track educational outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Chair Program Coordinator meetings and ensure accurate documentation and maintenance of meeting minutes.
Assist in organizing and facilitating Program Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings.
Ensure PAC meeting documentation is properly maintained and distributed to corporate academic leadership and regional leadership teams.
Collaborate with campus leadership to support student achievement, retention, and instructional quality initiatives.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by leadership.