Director of Education

American Institute; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO & Holidays

401k

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteering Time Off

Job summary

American Institute seeks a Director of Education to lead campus academic strategy and ensure high-quality, compliant programs. You will oversee curriculum delivery, faculty performance and student support, driving outcomes in retention and graduation rates.

Responsibilities include coordinating scheduling, instructional quality, accreditation readiness, and collaboration with campus leadership to align operations with institutional goals.

Qualifications

• Leadership of campus academic programs and strategy.
• Knowledge of accrediting standards and Title IV requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic program delivery, curriculum implementation and scheduling.
• Oversee student academic advising, attendance and support services.
• Develop innovative education strategies integrating online and on-campus learning.
• Manage faculty performance, development and reviews.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and annual reporting.
• Coordinate partnerships with external institutions and industry.

Skills

Academic Leadership

Faculty Management

Curriculum Development

Strategic Planning

Education

Master's in Education

PhD preferred

Tools

SIS/LMS

Job description

As a full-time team member, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized)
• FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)
• Basic Life Insurance (UMA paid)
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)
• Employee Assistance Program - EAP (UMA paid)
• Long Term Disability (UMA paid)
• Short Term Disability (Team Member paid)
• Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)
• Paid Time Off - 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off
• 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 18 years of age)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection

Purpose of the Position:

The Director of Education serves as the campus academic leader responsible for executing the institution's educational strategy and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, compliant, and outcomes-driven academic programs. This role leads curriculum implementation, instructional quality, faculty performance management, and student academic support, with direct accountability for key outcomes including retention, progression, and student satisfaction. The Director of Education applies independent judgment to drive academic performance, ensure adherence to accrediting and Title IV requirements, and foster continuous improvement. This role partners with campus leadership to align academic operations with institutional goals while building a high-performing faculty culture and maintaining the integrity of the student learning experience.

What you'll do:

• Academic Leadership : Lead and execute academic program delivery, including curriculum implementation, class scheduling, and instructional quality.
• Academic Oversight : Oversee student academic advising, attendance monitoring, and academic support services. Partner on academic planning activities, including learning model integration and program launches.
• Innovative Education Strategies : Develop and implement innovative educational strategies that integrate both online and on-campus learning experiences. Support program evaluation, equipment and course review, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Student Services Management : Oversee student services, and manage student drops, cancellations, SAP monitoring, and high needs student support processes to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Review and determine student enrollment and re-entry applications. Review and facilitate student enrollment agreements, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, compliant and executed in accordance with institutional requirements.
• Faculty Management : Manage faculty performance, instructional excellence, and curriculum innovation, promote and facilitate professional development. Drive faculty engagement.
• Administrative Functions : Manage education department administrative functions, including budgeting, resource allocation, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Conduct student evaluations, instructor performance reviews, and periodic evaluations of equipment, course content, and general school operations.
• Partnership Development : Establish and maintain relationships with external partners, including educational institutions, community organizations, and industry stakeholders. Collaborate with campus leadership and curriculum team on operational priorities, data review and performance improvement initiatives .
• Promote Student Success : Lead and implement initiatives to enhance student satisfaction, success, retention, and graduation rates. Develop and publish class schedules, review reports, and advise students on academic and attendance matters.
• Compliance and Goal Achievement : Ensure adherence to federal, state, and accrediting body regulations, compliance requirements, and academic policies. Support regulatory reporting, audits, and site visit preparation as needed.
• Lead with Care : Lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of wellness, recognition, and engagement. Meet regularly with direct reports in one‑on‑one and group settings to provide feedback and cultivate/maintain a positive work culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Career Level Expectations:

• Manages multiple small teams or departments.
• Owns campus academic strategy, execution and operational direction, and directs activities that have significant impact to the achievement of results for student and organizational success.
• Handles often difficult and complex problems that require