Ed.D. Leadership Program Director (Evening/Weekend, Tenure-Track)

The California State University; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The California State University, Sacramento invites applications for the Director of the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, a full-time, 12-month role with a tenured/tenure-track appointment and direct program leadership.

Based in Sacramento, the program runs evenings and Saturdays, serving about 60 working professionals across three cohorts, with TK-12 or community college specialization. The Director will lead governance, accreditation, partnerships, and strategic vision.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in educational leadership, educational policy, educational administration, or related field.
• Tenured or hold or have held a faculty or academic-administrative appointment at a college or university.
• Evidence of successful teaching (teaching statement, course evaluations, etc.).
• Record of scholarship in educational leadership and/or educational policy/administration.
• Demonstrated leadership, governance, and service on committees or collaborations.
• Experience developing and managing budgets.
• Fundraising experience with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience recruiting and mentoring graduate students (chairing theses/dissertations).
• Commitment to diversity, social justice, equity, and working on a multicultural campus.
• Ability to lead strategic planning, data-driven program improvement, and adapt to changing conditions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program recruiting and admissions.
• Budget development and oversight.
• Schedule classes and instructor assignments.
• Conduct regular faculty meetings and service on program committees.
• Manage the Ed.D. Office and day-to-day operations.
• Teach at least one Ed.D. course per year and chair at least one dissertation.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Fundraising

Graduate advising

Diversity & equity

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Curriculum governance

Education

Doctoral degree in educational leadership

Job description

The California State University, Sacramento invites applications for the Director of the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, a full-time, 12-month role with a tenured/tenure-track appointment and direct program leadership.

Based in Sacramento, the program runs evenings and Saturdays, serving about 60 working professionals across three cohorts, with TK-12 or community college specialization. The Director will lead governance, accreditation, partnerships, and strategic vision.