Campus Director

Unitek College; Ontario; On-site; USD 108,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare education is seeking a dedicated Campus Director to lead operational excellence and enhance student experiences. In this pivotal role, you will build and develop high-performing teams while ensuring compliance and efficiency across campus operations. Your leadership will drive enrollment and retention goals, fostering a culture of proactive service and accountability. This position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a supportive work environment that prioritizes professional growth and community impact. If you are passionate about education and committed to student success, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Two weeks’ starting vacation

12 paid holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Tuition assistance and forgiveness programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 3+ years in a leadership role in education.

Responsibilities

• Lead campus staffing and engagement.
• Oversee day-to-day campus operations.
• Manage campus budget and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Communication Skills

Operational Management

Data-informed Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Education

Master's Degree in Business or Education

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Company Description

As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.

Job Description

Purpose of the Position: This is a mission-driven, student-centered position. This role is pivotal to delivering a high-quality student experience while executing operational goals and guiding the campus through a period of strategic transformation. As the senior-most leader on campus, the Director is responsible for building and developing high-performing teams, maintaining operational excellence, and ensuring students receive the support and care needed to thrive. The Campus Director will lead with empathy, urgency, and accountability—ensuring alignment with institutional goals for persistence, retention, and program outcomes. This role reports directly to Regional and Executive leadership and serves as the central point of accountability for all non-academic campus operations.

Job Responsibilities

1. Lead campus staffing and engagement by hiring, developing, and retaining a motivated, high-performing team.
2. Oversee day-to-day campus operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and readiness to support students and faculty.
3. Drive enrollment, retention, and persistence goals in partnership with Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, and Student Persistence.
4. Support student experience across the lifecycle—from first contact to graduation—by fostering a culture of proactive service and accountability.
5. Manage campus budget and financial performance, including oversight of key operating costs and coordination with finance and HR partners.
6. Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance, maintaining strong readiness practices in partnership with internal stakeholders.
7. Collaborate with academic and national leadership to implement key initiatives, support faculty needs, and align local execution with national strategy.
8. Maintain a safe, functional, and welcoming campus environment that supports Unitek’s hybrid return-to-campus model.
9. Promote cross-functional collaboration and serve as the central liaison between campus staff and national/regional support teams.
10. Champion student outcomes and satisfaction, working collaboratively to track KPIs and implement continuous improvements.
11. Model leadership, professionalism, and service, reinforcing Unitek’s values in every interaction with staff, students, and external partners.

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Education, or an equivalent field (Required).
• A Master’s degree in Business, Education, or an equivalent field is preferred.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience leading in a multi-function operational or campus-based environment.
• Strong people leadership and team development skills.
• Ability to balance urgency with empathy in a fast-moving, student-first culture.
• Familiarity with regulatory/accreditation standards in higher education or allied health.
• Comfort with ambiguity, change leadership, and data-informed decision-making.
• Commitment to educational access, student outcomes, and community impact.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Pay Range

$108k - $127k, depending on Campus Director experience within for-profit education.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Education, or an equivalent field (Required). A Master’s degree is preferred.
• A successful background in admissions, enrollment management, and/or student services management is highly preferred.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated successful managerial experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Additional Information

We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Two weeks’ starting vacation per year, increasing with years of service.
• 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance at 1x your annual salary.
• Leadership development and training for career advancement.
• Tuition assistance and forgiveness programs for you and your family, up to 100% depending on the program.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.