Director of Education

Nevada Career Education Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Career Institute seeks a Director of Education to provide leadership, oversight, and continuous improvement for all academic operations. This role ensures educational quality, regulatory compliance, and student success across instructional programs.

The Director collaborates with faculty and administration to support the school’s mission, develop strategic plans, and uphold ACCSC and TWC standards. Occasional online program oversight may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an appropriate field related to the institution's offerings.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a postsecondary instructor.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory or academic management experience.
• Experience with curriculum development and implementation.
• Knowledge of accreditation processes and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Administers instructional programs in alignment with the college mission.
• Ensures accreditation, state, and federal criteria are followed.
• Develops retention goals and monitors progress.
• Manages program budgets and institutional effectiveness plans.
• Leads program directors and faculty in recruitment, evaluation and development.
• Oversees online educational activities when applicable.

Skills

Educational leadership

Faculty supervision

Curriculum design

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Doctorate (for graduate programs)

Job description

Description

The Director of Education provides leadership, oversight, and continuous improvement for all academic and instructional operations. This position is responsible for ensuring educational quality, regulatory compliance, faculty effectiveness, curriculum integrity, student success, and institutional effectiveness. The Director of Education serves as the primary educational administrator and works collaboratively with faculty, administration, and leadership to support the school's mission and educational outcomes. The position must meet applicable ACCSC and Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) requirements. Articulates the College’s vision of academic distinction, instructional excellence, student retention, and student satisfaction. Participates in the general leadership and direction of the College.

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Duties to include, but not limited to:

• Administers the instructional programs of the College in accordance with the mission of the College.
• Assures all accreditation, State, and Federal criterion concerning academics is strictly followed.
• Develops and implements and works toward the achievement of the College’s retention goals.
• Develops and implements, administers, and evaluates programs, policies, and budgets necessary to accomplish the mission, goals, and objectives of the Academic Department.
• Administers, implements, and monitors the College’s institutional effectiveness plan.
• Fosters strong programs that contribute to the education environment and that encompass intellectual pursuits ranging from basic scholarly activity to innovative personal achievement. Administers the College’s program for professional growth and development, in-service programs, faculty meetings and program director meetings.
• Administers the policies and procedures contained in the College catalog, the College calendar, the Faculty Handbook, and the Employee Handbook.
• Provides documented evidence of individualized professional growth and development for the Academic Department.
• Maintains accurate and complete academic files for faculty in accordance with accreditation criteria.
• Implements a scheduling process that includes maximum utilization of faculty and classrooms while meeting the needs of students.
• Participates with other senior officers of the College in institutional planning, policy development, and problem solving.
• Directs and assists program directors in the recruitment, selection, evaluation, retention, and success of outstanding faculty and academic staff.
• May administer and/or oversee online educational activities.
• In a program with fewer than 30 students or in programs without a Program Director, the Director of Education will function as the Program Director until such a time that a program director is hired.
• Makes recommendations on the selection of text and other instructional support material.
• Administers the curriculum review and development policy.
• Implements the outcomes assessment program of the College.
• Create the conditions necessary for retention.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Houston Career Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and service provider for all individuals, including those with disabilities. Mikhail Education Corporation does not discriminate against any person, but rather bases all employment decisions on an individual’s demonstrated, job-related ability, skill, and knowledge. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all without regard to mental or physical disability, genetic information of any individual or of his/her family, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, and veteran status. Equal opportunity is also provided in assignments, training, compensation, transfers, promotions, classification, referral, benefit programs, and discharge.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

• Possess an educational background equal to or exceeding the highest credential offered by the institution; or
• For degree-granting institutions, possess an earned degree at least one level higher than the highest degree offered by the institution; or
• If supervising graduate-level programs, possess an earned doctorate and demonstrated experience managing graduate instructional programs.

In addition, candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field related to the institution's educational offerings. [twc.texas.gov]

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a postsecondary instructor. [twc.texas.gov]
• Minimum one (1) year of supervisory or academic management experience. [twc.texas.gov]
• Demonstrated experience in educational administration and instructional leadership.
• Experience with curriculum development and implementation.
• Experience assessing educational effectiveness and leading institutional improvement initiatives.
• Experience conducting faculty evaluations, coaching, and professional development.
• Knowledge of accreditation processes and regulatory compliance.

Additional Requirements

• Must meet instructor qualification requirements for the programs offered by the institution. [twc.texas.gov]
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct, quality education, regulatory compliance, and student success.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively lead multiple academic programs and instructional staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a career college, technical school, allied health institution, or postsecondary educational environment.
• Experience working with ACCSC accreditation standards and processes.
• Experience with institutional effectiveness, outcomes assessment, retention, and completion initiatives.
• Multi-campus educational leadership experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Educational leadership and academic administration
• Faculty supervision and performance management
• Curriculum design and instructional quality assurance
• Accreditation and regulatory compliance
• Data analysis and educational outcomes assessment
• Strategic planning and continuous improvement
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Student-centered leadership approach