Campus Director of Operations and Education

YTI Career Institute; Springettsbury Township (York County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

YTI Career Institute seeks a Campus Director of Operations and Education to lead all campus operations in York, PA. The role drives academic vision, student success, and regulatory compliance across Education, Admissions, Student Services, and Financial Aid.

Ideal candidate will have 3+ years in leadership in post-secondary education, teaching experience, and strong collaboration skills to manage remote and blended teams within a matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory/leadership experience in a post-secondary educational environment.
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience.
• Knowledge of state regulations, accreditation standards, Title IV regulations.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a matrixed organization while managing remote and blended teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all campus operations, including Education, Admissions, Student Services, Career Services, Financial Aid, and Administrative functions.
• Recruit, hire, train, mentor, develop, and manage faculty and Education Department staff while fostering a collaborative, student-focused teaching environment.
• Partner closely with campus leadership across Admissions, Career Services, Educational Funding, Student Services, and other departments to ensure a seamless and exceptional student experience.
• Lead and manage the daily operations of the campus, including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, facilities, and operational planning.
• Ensure academic programs deliver high-quality, industry-relevant instruction while maintaining compliance with accreditor, state, federal, and institutional requirements.
• Oversee curriculum development, implementation, adaptation, and continuous improvement to align with workforce demands and institutional goals.
• Monitor instructional quality through classroom observations, faculty evaluations, and student feedback while supporting instructor development.
• Drive student success by monitoring academic progress, retention, attendance, graduation, and employment outcomes while implementing intervention strategies for at-risk students.
• Monitor campus performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), using data to identify opportunities for operational and academic improvement.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, Title IV regulations, state licensing requirements, and institutional policies while maintaining accurate documentation and reporting.
• Lead campus meetings, communicate organizational initiatives, and promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across all departments.
• Represent the campus and organization within the local community by building relationships with employers, industry partners, community organizations, and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrate strong leadership while serving as the primary academic and operational leader for the campus and geographic region assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Communication

Team Building

Analytical

Decision Making

MS Office

SIS/LMS experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SIS

LMS

Job description

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Campus Director of Operations and Education

Full time York, Pennsylvania, York, PA, US

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $105,000.00 Annually

Campus Director of Operations & Education

Are you a strategic leader who is passionate about education, operational excellence, and student success? Do you thrive in roles where you can lead diverse teams, improve campus performance, and create an exceptional experience for students from enrollment through graduation?

This is your opportunity to lead the overall operations and academic vision of a mission-driven career school while ensuring students receive the education, support, and resources they need to build meaningful careers.

We're looking for an experienced educational leader who values collaboration, accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement. If you're someone who enjoys developing high-performing teams, strengthening academic programs, and driving campus success—we'll support your success.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all campus operations, including Education, Admissions, Student Services, Career Services, Financial Aid, and Administrative functions.
• Recruit, hire, train, mentor, develop, and manage faculty and Education Department staff while fostering a collaborative, student-focused teaching environment.
• Partner closely with campus leadership across Admissions, Career Services, Educational Funding, Student Services, and other departments to ensure a seamless and exceptional student experience.
• Lead and manage the daily operations of the campus, including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, facilities, and operational planning.
• Ensure academic programs deliver high-quality, industry-relevant instruction while maintaining compliance with accreditor, state, federal, and institutional requirements.
• Oversee curriculum development, implementation, adaptation, and continuous improvement to align with workforce demands and institutional goals.
• Monitor instructional quality through classroom observations, faculty evaluations, and student feedback while supporting instructor development.
• Drive student success by monitoring academic progress, retention, attendance, graduation, and employment outcomes while implementing intervention strategies for at-risk students.
• Monitor campus performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), using data to identify opportunities for operational and academic improvement.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, Title IV regulations, state licensing requirements, and institutional policies while maintaining accurate documentation and reporting.
• Lead campus meetings, communicate organizational initiatives, and promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across all departments.
• Represent the campus and organization within the local community by building relationships with employers, industry partners, community organizations, and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrate strong leadership while serving as the primary academic and operational leader for the campus and geographic region assigned.

Required

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of direct or indirect supervisory/leadership experience required, preferrably in a post-secondary educational environment.
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience required.
• Knowledge of state regulations, accreditation standards, Title IV regulations required.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively within a matrixed organization while managing remote and blended teams.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, employee development, and team‑building skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and experience using Student Information Systems (SIS) and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Education, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
• Experience leading a career college, technical school, or vocational education campus.
• Experience with strategic planning, operational excellence, and organizational growth initiatives.

Why Work With Us?

As Campus Director of Operations & Education, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of both students and employees by leading a campus dedicated to career‑focused education and workforce development. You'll oversee academic quality, operational excellence, and student success while building an engaged team committed to delivering exceptional educational experiences.

Supported by a collaborative leadership team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring students not only enroll—but thrive, graduate, and successfully launch their careers.

If you're passionate about educational leadership, operational excellence, and making a lasting impact on students' lives, this is the opportunity for you.

About our company

YTI Career Institute, a subsidiary of Porter and Chester Institute, is a leading trade school for over 75 years and adheres to one basic vision: to educate and train our students to the level that will make them competent employees. With campus locations throughout Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts, we offer training in such trades as Automotive Technology, HVAC‑R, CAD, Electrician, Plumbing, as well as Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Practical Nursing and Computer & Technology.

Our support staff, including Admissions, Financial Aid and other administrative professionals, to our highly qualified Instructors are focused on making the students' experience a fulfilling and enriching one, both professionally and personally.