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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$164K - $246K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic customer partnerships and driving the successful deployment of cloud solutions in Education & Government sectors, ensuring retention and growth through effective...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$148K - $264K *

Develop strategic partnerships with education and government clients, ensuring successful Workday deployment and customer satisfaction while driving subscription growth through effective collaboration...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$164K - $246K *

Transform customer success by driving strategic partnerships and leading enterprise deployments. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance value, ensure satisfaction, and foster continuous innovation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$164K - $246K *

Empower clients by managing strategic relationships and driving successful cloud deployments. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer satisfaction and revenue growth through effective enter...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$164K - $246K *

Unlock potential by driving customer transformation and success in strategic accounts. Leverage your leadership skills to enhance value across deployments, ensuring satisfaction and optimizing the ado...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$164K - $246K *

Lead the charge in driving customer success for strategic deployments, ensuring effective use of Workday solutions and fostering executive relationships for long-term partnership and growth in the Edu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$148K - $264K *

Join a team that's transforming enterprise technology for education and government clients. Drive customer success by managing strategic relationships and ensuring effective deployment of cloud soluti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$164K - $246K *

Elevate customer success by building strategic partnerships and guiding enterprise deployments. Collaborate with sales teams to drive adoption of cloud solutions, maximizing value for clients through...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of financial leadership in higher education. Drive strategic financial planning, enhance operational efficiency, and support institutional growth while collaborat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Drive transformative IT initiatives by leading cross-functional teams in delivering complex projects. Utilize structured methodologies to ensure alignment with corporate strategy, overseeing financial...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Transform the university's assessment system and faculty training by developing and implementing comprehensive strategies that enhance instructional effectiveness and accreditation readiness while fos...

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

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer excellence in project execution by overseeing financials, scheduling, and mentoring. Ensure operational integrity and success across multiple projects while liaising with stakeholders for opti...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $186K *

Elevate your career by leading transformative technology implementations in healthcare. Drive operational excellence, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure successful project delivery wh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Drive excellence in early childhood education by leading training and development initiatives across multiple schools. Foster a high-quality Montessori environment through coaching, onboarding, and en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $160K *

Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive Health Equity strategy, ensuring equitable access to care and reducing disparities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Health Eq...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform project management across the organization by establishing standardized methodologies, overseeing project execution, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Lead cross-departmental coll...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $312K *

Empower organizational growth by leading global learning strategies, aligning workforce capabilities with business goals, and driving innovative solutions. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance l...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $312K *

Pioneer a transformative global learning strategy, aligning enterprise priorities with innovative solutions. Lead a diverse team to enhance organizational capability, manage budgets, and drive measura...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $312K *

Lead the charge in shaping global learning strategies, driving capability development, and fostering partnerships across the organization to enhance workforce effectiveness and align with strategic bu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $312K *

Drive global learning initiatives by aligning strategies with business needs, overseeing budgets, and fostering innovation in learning technologies to enhance employee capabilities and organizational...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $312K *

Elevate global learning initiatives by leading strategy, governance, and innovation. Collaborate with senior leaders to identify capability gaps and drive impactful learning solutions that align with...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $312K *

Strategize and lead the global learning agenda, aligning workforce priorities with innovative solutions. Drive enterprise learning strategy, governance, and technology to enhance capability and perfor...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming healthcare through innovative philanthropy. As a key player, you'll manage donor relationships, drive fundraising efforts, and collaborate with diverse sta...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead and innovate care delivery operations, ensuring exceptional patient experiences and efficient management of multiple clinics and hospital services. Collaborate with diverse teams to align activit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $127K *

Optimize residency systems and data analytics to enhance program effectiveness, bridging technical architecture and strategic analysis for seamless experiences across stakeholders, while ensuring comp...

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

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.