Director of Education & Academic Excellence

Cotulla Education; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Matching

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Cotulla Education, home to multiple campuses including Tidewater Tech and Aviation Institute of Maintenance, seeks a Director of Education & Academic Operations to lead academic programs, faculty development, and accreditation compliance across our campuses.

The role focuses on curriculum management, instructional quality, and operational leadership to ensure student success and accreditation readiness in a higher education setting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• 5+ years of management experience or proven leadership in a relevant role.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Advanced MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Familiarity with ACCSC accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison between campus and corporate education leadership.
• Ensure instructional practices comply with ACCSC/COE standards and regulations.
• Audit programs, curricula, syllabi, and materials for current resources.
• Support accreditation readiness, audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Lead faculty onboarding, observed coaching, and professional development.
• Provide performance feedback and substitute teaching when needed.
• Create and monitor Faculty Personnel Reports (FPRs).
• Conduct instructor evaluations and track outcomes for improvement.
• Chair Program Coordinator meetings and document minutes.
• Assist with PAC meetings and distribute documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Instructional coaching

Strategic planning

Flexible schedule

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

CampusVue

SharePoint

Job description

Cotulla Education, home to multiple campuses including Tidewater Tech and Aviation Institute of Maintenance, seeks a Director of Education & Academic Operations to lead academic programs, faculty development, and accreditation compliance across our campuses.

The role focuses on curriculum management, instructional quality, and operational leadership to ensure student success and accreditation readiness in a higher education setting.