Director of Education

American Institute • Cherry Hill, NJ

3d • $80,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with an education or business focus with complimentary experience in the field of education and/or business.
• 5+ years of experience leading academic programs, faculty and compliance efforts.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role.
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to professionally communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
• Ability to support a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Computer literacy/basic computer skills to effectively navigate and utilize the technology required for the role.
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and carefully follows all applicable federal and state laws and rules, compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, accrediting agencies, state regulations and, and internal policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicate compliance requirements to other staff as appropriate and quickly escalate any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.
• Participate in activities including, but not limited to, student recruitment activities and/or activities related to securing financial aid.

Nice To Haves

• Any advanced degree, or equivalent experience, especially in education or business.
• Any professional certifications or specialty.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business tools such as Microsoft Teams.
• Other skills and abilities – leading educational programs serving non-traditional student populations, online learning programs, and/or for-profit or non-profit educational organizations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized)
• FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)
• Basic Life Insurance (UMA paid)
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)
• Employee Assistance Program – EAP (UMA paid)
• Long Term Disability (UMA paid)
• Short Term Disability (Team Member paid)
• Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)
• Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off
• 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 18 years of age)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager