Executive Director

The National Center for Urban Solutions - NCUS; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NCUS TEC, part of The National Center for Urban Solutions, seeks an Executive Director to lead operations of a nationally accredited career college serving multiple campuses and high‑demand industries. You will drive accreditation readiness, policy development, and scalable systems to support growth and compliance.

You will strengthen employer and higher education partnerships, advance Title IV readiness, and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and measurable outcomes aligned with

Qualifications

• Must have executive leadership experience within a postsecondary or similar educational enterprise.
• Demonstrated ability to build organizational infrastructure, scalable systems, and lead through growth and change.
• Strong understanding of accreditation, regulatory compliance, Title IV readiness, and postsecondary administration.
• Experience developing strategic partnerships with employers, higher education institutions, workforce agencies, corporate partners, and community stakeholders.
• Financial and operational acumen, including budgeting, strategic planning, organizational performance, and resource allocation.
• Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to lead through ambiguity and rapidly changing priorities.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills with a track record of building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of NCUS TEC.
• Scale the institution to serve multiple campuses and high-demand industries.
• Strengthen accreditation processes and Title IV readiness.
• Build and manage partnerships with employers and higher education institutions.
• Lead budgeting, strategic planning, and organizational performance management.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Accreditation knowledge

Partnership development

Financial acumen

Change management

Job description

NCUS TEC is a nationally accredited institution of higher learning dedicated to preparing individuals for meaningful careers through credentialed, industry-relevant education and workforce training. As part of the National Center for Urban Solutions (NCUS), NCUS TEC equips students with the technical skills, career coaching, and employer connections needed to achieve economic mobility while helping employers build a highly skilled workforce for today's evolving economy.

What We Do

NCUS TEC delivers industry-recognized certification programs aligned with workforce demand across healthcare, technology, construction, advanced manufacturing, and broadband infrastructure. Through innovative workforce development, employer partnerships, customized training, and career placement services, NCUS TEC prepares individuals for high-demand careers while creating talent pipelines that support regional and national employers.

Position Summary

Reporting to the President and CEO, the Executive Director serves as the senior operational leader of NCUS TEC and is responsible for advancing the institution's strategic growth, operational excellence, accreditation, compliance, and workforce impact. This leader will oversee daily operations while building the infrastructure necessary to scale a nationally accredited career college serving multiple campuses and high-demand industries. The Executive Director will strengthen employer and higher education partnerships, advance Title IV readiness, improve organizational systems, and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and measurable outcomes that align with NCUS TEC's mission of transforming lives through education and workforce development.

Must Have

• Executive leadership experience within a postsecondary institution, career college, workforce development organization, community college, or comparable educational enterprise
• Demonstrated ability to build organizational infrastructure, implement scalable systems, and lead organizations through growth and change
• Strong understanding of accreditation, regulatory compliance, Title IV readiness, and postsecondary education administration
• Experience developing strategic partnerships with employers, higher education institutions, workforce agencies, corporate partners, and community stakeholders
• Financial and operational acumen, including budgeting, strategic planning, organizational performance management, and resource allocation
• Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset with exceptional critical thinking skills and the ability to lead effectively through ambiguity and rapidly changing priorities
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a proven ability to develop high-performing teams and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and execution