Assistant Director of Education

Help Shape Student Success & Academic Excellence

We’re seeking a collaborative and driven academic leader to support faculty, strengthen programs, and enhance the student experience. As the Assistant Director of Education, you’ll play a key role in maintaining academic quality, supporting compliance, and ensuring students stay on track to succeed.

What You’ll Do

Support and guide faculty, program chairs, and academic staff
Help maintain high standards for curriculum, instruction, and academic policies
Monitor student progress, attendance, and retention—and step in to support when needed
Address student academic concerns and partner with Student Services for additional support
Oversee clinicals, externships, and internships to ensure successful outcomes
Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and evaluating faculty
Support accreditation efforts, including reporting, site visits, and program updates
Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal requirements
Plan and participate in faculty meetings, trainings, and advisory board sessions
Collaborate with admissions and other departments to support enrollment and student success
Build relationships with local employers and community partners

Academic Operations & Student Records Oversight

Oversee student records, registration, transcripts, and graduation processes
Ensure accuracy, security, and compliance of academic records and systems
Monitor academic progress, including probation, honors lists, and graduation eligibility
Support scheduling, reporting, and data tracking (e.g., compliance and performance reports)
Coordinate processes across departments to ensure consistency and efficiency

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred)
5+ years of experience in education, academic operations, or training environments
Prior teaching experience
Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
Experience with curriculum development, faculty supervision, and student success strategies
Knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory compliance
Comfortable working with student information systems and Microsoft Office

Why Join Us?

Make a direct impact on student success and career outcomes
Work alongside a supportive and mission-driven team
Help shape and improve academic programs
Grow your leadership experience in education

Details

Classification: Exempt
Schedule: Full-time; some evenings and weekends required
Travel: Occasional travel for training or special assignments
Work Environment: Office setting

Qualifications

Ensures that daily, weekly, and term activities are completed in a timely manner (e.g. turn-around time on student schedules, tests and assignments, equipment functioning).
Maintains records and files in accordance with regulations
Assists with accreditation readiness and accreditation visits
Reviews and analyzes, for Standards of Academic Progress purposes, the mid and end-of-term grade reports for every student in the program, and provides academic advice to students not meeting published satisfactory academic progress standards.
Maintains a proactive stance in the retention of students
Perform such other duties as may be specified by the by the School Director, National Director of Education or the Vice President of Education
Maintains regular and reliable attendance

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