Executive Director Jobs

Executive Director
Job Summary
The Executive Director is the senior campus leader responsible for all campus operations. Staying aligned with the company’s core values, the Executive Director ensures ethical conduct, sound business practices, student success, and team development. The Executive Director is responsible for campus oversight, compliant operations, and quality delivery of services to students leading to successful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities :

• Monitor and ensure campus compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory bodies’ guidelines, along with internal policies of the company
• Ensure that each staff member has the knowledge and skill to successfully meet the requirements of their position through hiring, training, coaching, and supervision of personnel
• Meet all operational objectives for the campus while ensuring sound and compliant business practices
• Conduct meetings, review and analyze assessment data, compile reports, and meet all operational and administrative deadlines
• Lead all departments at the campus level, providing oversight and leadership to ensure successful and compliant campus operations
• Must have appropriate educational administration experience and competence necessary to lead and manage the school’s instructional program(s) and overall educational experience in such areas as: curriculum development; educational effectiveness assessment and improvement; and faculty development and performance appraisals.
• Meet all operational objectives for the campus while ensuring sound and compliant business practices
• Monitor services from all functional departments ensuring a quality educational experience for our students
• Responsible for communication and interaction within the local community to maximize the campus’s standing and visibility in the community.
• Monitor services from all functional departments ensuring a quality educational experience for our students
• Establish campus priorities and goals, and implement the actions aligned with the larger company strategy
• Ensure that each staff member has the knowledge and skill to successfully meet the requirements of their position through hiring, training, coaching, and supervision of personnel
• Other duties as assigned

Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, education, or a related field from an academic institution accredited by an accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• 2 years of experience in a management or supervisory role.
• Knowledge of and experience with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within adult education
• At least three years of operational management experience with preference given to those with direct educational management experience

Preferred:

• Ability to qualify as an instructor
• Working knowledge of federal/state government education regulations
• Experience in student guidance, or related field
• 3 years of experience in academic instruction in a post-secondary environment
• Knowledge and experience with understanding and analysis of financial reports, including income statements
• 5 years of experience in educational administration
• Knowledge and experience with regulatory compliance guidelines in the education industry or a related sector
• Experience with CampusVue academic and administrative platform or other industry related software
• Experience with online instructional delivery and as an academic program director
• Previous experience as a campus and/or department manager in a proprietary education setting
• Experience managing a department (including responsibilities for P/L and staff)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to lead and work in an observation/coaching style environment
• Strong computer software skills including Microsoft Office
• Must have past records of integrity that would support compliance with accrediting standards and applicable federal, state, and local requirements
• Demonstrated strong commitment to customer service
• Superior organizational and problem-resolution skills
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated success in collaborating with diverse groups of employees and customers
• Demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to develop, motivate, and mentor staff
• Demonstration of the highest levels of integrity and professionalism in all aspects, including appearance, demeanor, and attitude
• Capability to prioritize, accept responsibility, and work within deadlines
• Successful record of personnel, budgetary and organizational management
• Knowledgeable in statistical and financial analysis

Ancora Education is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.