Education Senior Director

Merakey • Harrisburg, PA

20h • $0 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Senior Director of Education to oversee multiple school-based programs across Western PA. This high-impact leadership role involves shaping programs, leading teams, and driving real results. The position is based in Greensburg, Leechburg, Mt. Pleasant, Indiana, Altoona, and East Freedom.

Requirements

• Leadership experience in education, special education, or behavioral health
• Experience managing multi-site programs and budgets
• Strong background in team leadership, operations, and program development
• Master's Degree required
• Special Education Experience required
• Displays a clear understanding of the industry and makes data-driven decisions to optimize and improve service delivery.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and environments, while maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity

Responsibilities

• Lead operations across multiple education centers
• Manage budgets, P&L, and staffing
• Drive performance, quality, and program growth
• Coach and develop leadership teams
• Ensure compliance with state and regulatory standards
• Build strong community and stakeholder partnerships
• Experience in proposal writing, budget management, and contract compliance.
• Experience in building and sustaining collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, community organizations and funders.
• Experience with expanding and cultivating thought leaders and using market intelligence to inform strategy.
• Ability to navigate organizational change, lead change initiatives, and engage staff in the change process to promote buy-in, resilience, and adaptability in response to internal and external changes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees