Sr. Director of Education

Machinists-Institute-; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K matching

Vacation & sick leave

Job summary

The Machinists Institute in Seattle, WA is seeking a Sr. Director of Education to lead strategic instructional directives and ensure programs align with the organization’s vision and board.

You will design and oversee curriculum across MI programs, collaborate with Regional Directors, manage assessments, and drive instructor performance in a data‑driven environment to support accessible learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• The candidate has strong project management and curriculum development experience.
• The role requires coordination with industry SMEs and data-driven decision making.
• Experience with apprenticeship and incumbent worker training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and content creation of curriculum for MI programs across regions.
• Collaborate with Regional Directors to tailor programs to regional needs.
• Create/update an up-to-date course catalogue and assessments.
• Oversee instructor evaluation and program improvement initiatives.
• Ensure inclusive, accessible learning in virtual and hybrid formats.

Skills

Project management

Subject matter experts

Curriculum development

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or Instructional Design

Job description

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Sr. Director of Education

Full Time Senior Management Seattle, WA, Seattle, WA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1028

Salary Range: $115,000.00 To $135,000.00 Annually

Sr Director of Education

The Machinists Institute, a 501c3 nonprofit was created by the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers District 751 to fill a vital role for training and apprenticeship programs for the community. MI provides world class training to current and future aerospace, automotive and manufacturing workers. The Institute focuses on providing living-wage career opportunities through education and training across the state.

The Senior Director of Education leads the development and implementation of instructional directives on the strategic level of the organization. This role serves as a member of the senior leadership team; ensuring programs are aligned with the vision and mission of the organization and its board of directors. This role is responsible for maintaining advanced industry level content and keeps open communication with employers to ensure programs are kept relevant to both industry and workforce needs. They ensure MI program offerings are available to meet the needs of a diverse student base.

Location: Seattle, WA

Reports to: Executive Director

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the design and content creation of curriculum for all MI programs; coordinating and utilizing subject matter experts from industry to ensure program alignment with employer needs across all regions of program offerings
• Work collaboratively with the Regional Directors to ensure programming is meeting the needs of each regional population
• Create and maintain an up to date course catalogue
• Create and facilitate assessments for program outcomes, following a continuous improvement model
• Team leadership and management of MI instructors and staff
• Proactive cultivation of an inclusive environment for students and instructors across all regions
• Develop data driven strategies to expand MI programs, such as labor market analysis; technology advancements, etc.
• Oversee and facilitate the development of training plans, work processes, and related instruction for apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship and incumbent worker training programs
• Provide administrative support for all of MI’s learning management and curriculum platforms
• Ensure virtual and hybrid learning modality is effective and required technology is meeting the needs of the instructors and students
• Build and maintain a comprehensive instructor evaluation system; conducting in person reviews of both program participants and instructors and adjusting programs to maximize engagement

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proficiency in project management methodologies to ensure successful planning, execution, and monitoring of programs
• Ability to recruit and assemble subject matter experts as programs are created to ensure relevant coursework is included in MI programs
• A solid understanding of instructional modalities in apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship and incumbent worker trainings
• Ability to provide training/orientation in one-on-one, online and group formats
• Understand the process of developing curriculum for new programs that relate to both apprenticeship programs and incumbent worker trainings
• Understand data collection methods and how to extrapolate findings as it relates to program effectiveness and engagement
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design or significant working experience at an educational institution or workforce development organization

The qualifications listed within the job description are intended as a guide and we do not expect candidates to bring all experiences and skills listed. Research supports that self-selecting out of potential professional opportunities is particularly common among individuals with identities that are marginalized in professional spaces. So, if you believe that you can meet the overall expectations of the position, we encourage you to apply so that we have an opportunity to learn more about you and the unique strengths you would bring to the work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Machinists Institute is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of any and all legally protected status. We are committed to making our application process accessible to all. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Salary and Benefits

The starting salary for the position will be negotiated upon potential hire within the $115,000 to $135,000 range and will be commensurate on the experience level of the candidate. The Machinists Institute provides generous health and welfare benefits including medical, dental and vision plans, employer retirement contributions and 401K matching, along with both vacation and sick leave.