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Job description
Job Title: Director of Education
Reports to: CEO of School
Status: Exempt, Full-Time
Pay: $85,000 – $93,000 per year
Work Location: In person — Lakewood, CA 90712 (relocation required if not local)
Summary
The Director of Education oversees all academic activities of the institution, ensuring the provision of quality education and services to students. This role maintains compliance with national accreditation and state regulations and ensures a competent, credentialed faculty. Close collaboration with other departments supports daily operations and strategic planning across the college.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day academic operations, including faculty hiring, evaluation, and termination; program evaluations; faculty meetings; approval of LOAs, student terminations, and appeals; approval of credit transfers; and student counseling
Monitor equipment and supplies; maintain and update the LMS (Blackboard Ultra); contribute to policy and procedure development; manage retention rates within budget limits; approve staff timesheets; and assist with the budget process
Develop and oversee curriculum updates for existing programs and the implementation of new programs
Maintain program calendars in coordination with program directors and general education instructors
Maintain professionalism with instructional staff; attend school functions and special events; complete other tasks and projects as assigned
Coordinate and implement off-campus labs and certification trainings with faculty, students, and outside providers
Supervisory Responsibilities
Manage the Associate Director of Education, academic program directors, instructors, faculty assistants, student services coordinators, registrar's office, Associate Director of Career Services, and administrative support staff
Hire instructors; provide professional development workshops; conduct class observations; prepare performance evaluations; maintain faculty records; supervise faculty meetings
Qualifications
Master's degree in Education preferred; or 4–10 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong strategic thinking, communication, planning/organizational, reasoning, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Experience with an LMS, preferably Blackboard Ultra
Ability to analyze technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; respond to inquiries and complaints; and present information effectively
Ability to prioritize tasks, set goals and objectives, and adapt strategies to changing conditions
Comfortable working in a diverse, dynamic environment
5 years of educational leadership/director experience preferred
Work Environment
Typical of an educational institution. Reasonable accommodations provided for individuals with disabilities.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts
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Worksite address
long beach, CA, 90899, US
Who can apply
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