Director of Education Jobs

Explore Director of Education opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Directors of education shape learning strategies, guide academic and training programs, and lead teams that support student or workforce outcomes. Openings may be available at schools, colleges, education companies, nonprofits, and corporate learning organizations.

What Does a Director of Education Do?

Responsibilities vary by organization, but often include setting educational goals, overseeing curriculum and program development, managing budgets and teams, evaluating learning outcomes, and ensuring programs meet applicable standards. Directors may work with educators, administrators, executives, students, families, or community partners to improve access and results.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experienced leaders with strong communication, strategic planning, program management, and analytical skills. Depending on the role, qualifications may include a relevant graduate degree, teaching or administrative experience, expertise in curriculum or instructional design, and familiarity with accreditation, education policy, or learning technologies.

Explore Director of Education Opportunities

Use Ladders to discover Director of Education and related senior education leadership jobs. Compare role requirements, compensation information, and organizational priorities to identify opportunities aligned with your experience and career goals. Job availability and qualifications vary by employer.

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$95K - $115K *

Innovate clinical services by leading a dedicated team to enhance patient care, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations while fostering collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in enhancing patient care by overseeing Social Services operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional behavioral hea...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$134K - $144K *

Accelerate growth through strategic partnership management and program innovation, ensuring success for BravenX's initiatives. Lead a team to deliver exceptional outcomes, partner engagement, and oper...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $110K *

Elevate your career by overseeing operations of a community, ensuring regulatory compliance, profitability, and high satisfaction levels while promoting core values and strategic goals...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $100K *

Champion innovative academic advising practices to enhance student success and retention. Lead a dynamic team in a collaborative environment, utilizing data-driven strategies to support over 20,000 un...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$114K - $163K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Lead the charge in clinical excellence by overseeing operations, developing programs, and mentoring staff. Drive high-quality service delivery and foster a positive culture while ensuring compliance a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $90K *

Shape the future of care by leading a dedicated team in providing quality case management for residents facing mental health challenges, HIV/AIDS, and substance use histories. Drive program success th...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $90K *

Elevate program effectiveness by supervising staff and ensuring quality care for residents with mental health diagnoses, HIV/AIDS, and substance use histories. Collaborate with clinical teams to devel...

Brooklyn, NYRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to lead financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while developing a high-performing accounting team. Drive strategic improvements and collaborate across departments t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive excellence in community management by overseeing operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and fostering a positive environment for residents and staff. Lead multiple departments to achieve pr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $160K *

Optimize community operations by leading day-to-day management, ensuring compliance, and enhancing resident satisfaction while driving financial performance and team development...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$185K - $220K *

Empower a diverse portfolio of education borrowers by managing commercial lending services, expanding relationships, and delivering impactful capital solutions to low-income communities nationwide...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Manage and deliver complex Aerospace & Defense programs, leading cross-functional teams to meet technical and customer commitments through effective planning, execution, and risk management while ensu...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing student experiences through innovative auxiliary programs. Oversee operations, manage finances, and foster community engagement while leading a collaborative...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$82K *

Partner with us to lead employee relations and investigations, ensuring fair practices and compliance. Drive organizational effectiveness through data analysis, training, and consultation, while foste...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Drive the development and execution of innovative content strategies that enhance brand storytelling, engage diverse audiences, and support organizational missions in healthcare, while leading a high...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$204K - $250K *

Champion your career by leading the Government Programs Office, ensuring compliance with government contracts, and overseeing security measures. Collaborate with legal and security teams to maintain s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$204K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and security for government contracts. Lead the Government Programs Office, overseeing contract obligations, security measures, and program delivery...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$189K - $231K *

Drive innovative benefits and wellbeing strategies by leveraging data analytics and AI. Lead a high-performing team, manage vendor relationships, and enhance associate experiences while ensuring compl...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Elevate the Epic Payer Program by leading strategy, governance, and optimization initiatives. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation, enhance provider collaboration, and ensure technology invest...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Manage and optimize partnerships with Community Health Centers, ensuring alignment on clinical, operational, and financial goals while delivering exceptional patient outcomes through strategic oversig...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$64K - $101K *

Innovate and lead the development of dynamic lifelong learning and workforce programs, enhancing regional training initiatives and partnerships to meet strategic goals and elevate community engagement...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$75K - $92K *

Empower positive change by leading a multidisciplinary team to support homeless individuals and families. Oversee service delivery, staff management, and program audits while fostering collaborative r...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Education do?question toggle

    A Director of Education leads educational programs and teams. Typical responsibilities include setting program strategy, overseeing curriculum and instruction, managing budgets, assessing outcomes, and supporting compliance with relevant standards.

  • What qualifications are needed for Director of Education jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the employer and setting. Many roles seek substantial education or program leadership experience, strong management and communication skills, and sometimes a relevant graduate degree or experience with curriculum, instructional design, or accreditation.

  • Where do Directors of Education work?question toggle

    Directors of Education may work in K–12 schools, colleges and universities, nonprofits, education companies, government organizations, or corporate learning and development departments.

  • How much do Director of Education jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies with location, organization, responsibilities, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review each listing for its specific compensation details.

  • How can I find Director of Education jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Browse Director of Education listings on Ladders and review each posting’s responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation to find roles that fit your background.