Assistant Director of Education

Assistant Director of Education

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

• 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