Director of Education
Virginia Beach Remote
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About the role
Join a mission-driven educational organization dedicated to academic excellence, workforce readiness, and student success. We are seeking an experienced and strategic educational leader who is passionate about faculty development, instructional quality, accreditation compliance, and improving educational outcomes within a higher education and career-focused learning environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and results-driven leader to make a meaningful impact on student achievement, faculty performance, and institutional effectiveness while helping shape the future of postsecondary and vocational education programs. We are actively seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Education & Academic Operations to lead and oversee academic programs, faculty development, curriculum compliance, and instructional quality. This role is responsible for ensuring all educational operations align with Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) standards, state education regulations, institutional policies, and higher education best practices.
What you'll bring
- Associate’s degree
- 5+ years of management experience or proven leadership in a relevant role, demonstrating a track record of effectively guiding teams, driving performance, and achieving organizational goals.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach.
- Demonstrated expertise in resolving conflicts, fostering positive workplace relationships, and collaborating effectively within teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Capable individual contributor with effective leadership skills
- adept at balancing diplomacy and assertiveness to guide teams and manage diverse situations.
- Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Teaching or instructional experience in higher education or career education
- Experience working in private, career-focused, or for-profit postsecondary education environments
- Familiarity with ACCSC accreditation standards