We’re seeking an experienced and driven Director of Education to lead our academic department and faculty team. This leadership position is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of all educational programs, maintaining academic integrity, supporting student success, and driving continual faculty development.

As the Director of Education, you’ll play a central role in student engagement, program oversight, staffing, curriculum development, and accreditation processes.

Key Responsibilities

Student Success & Academic Support

Act as the primary academic resource for students, offering ongoing support and performance reviews.
Facilitate meetings between students and faculty to address academic challenges.
Monitor student progress and implement retention strategies.
Address and manage student conduct concerns in line with institutional policies.
Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of student interactions.

Faculty Leadership & Staffing

Lead the recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and evaluation of instructional staff.
Foster a collaborative, motivated, and informed faculty team.
Set annual departmental goals and ensure compliance with Ministry standards.
Collaborate with the Vice-President on oversight of Education Coordinators.

Professional Development

Create and implement professional development plans to support instructor growth, motivation, and retention.
Provide training on educational best practices, use of learning technology, and instructional methodologies.

Program Accreditation

Maintain and manage all aspects of program accreditation and compliance.
Coordinate site visits and ensure alignment with accrediting and regulatory bodies.
Monitor third-party exam results and strive for top performance benchmarks.

Curriculum & Instructional Oversight

Oversee all curriculum across programs, ensuring quality and industry relevance.
Align teaching materials and delivery with academic standards and learning outcomes.
Ensure proper use and updates of the Learning Management System (LMS).
Recommend curriculum changes and instructional improvements to senior leadership.

Performance Goals & Reporting

Set and review annual departmental goals, staffing strategies, and training initiatives.
Conduct regular classroom observations (minimum 2 per month).
Maintain a 75% average or higher on all 3rd party examinations.

What We’re Looking For

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Master’s preferred).
Experience: Strong understanding of the Private Career College sector and curriculum development.
Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Strong leadership, time management, and organizational skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and LMS platforms.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
High attention to detail and professional integrity.

Working Conditions

Interaction with students, faculty, and external stakeholders (e.g. government bodies).
Occasional travel may be required.
Participation in orientations, meetings, and professional presentations.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a leadership position—it’s a chance to shape the future of education. If you are passionate about student achievement, instructional excellence, and continuous program development, we invite you to bring your expertise to our dynamic academic environment.

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