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.
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.
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.
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.
Supervisor, Coding Data Management & Education
$81K - $129K *
Lead the charge in operational oversight of HIMS coding data quality, guiding coder education activities to ensure compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement in data management across acute care...
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Director, Research Advisory Services (Advancement & Financial Sustainability)
$76K - $115K *
Engage senior leaders in higher education to shape impactful advancement strategies, deliver expert advisory services, and drive financial and mission-oriented outcomes through innovative research and...
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Director of School Operations in Residence
$97K *
Champion the future of education by leading school operations, driving strategic initiatives, and inspiring teams to achieve outstanding outcomes. Develop essential skills through hands-on experience...
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Director, Faculty Relations , Office of Faculty Support
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that drives effective faculty relations through strategic labour management, negotiation, and dispute resolution, ensuring institutional compliance and fostering constructive partnerships...
3 weeks ago
Director, Product Communications and Special Projects
$120K - $145K *
Transform complex organizational dynamics by designing strategic communication and operational frameworks for a large product team. Lead initiatives that align with overarching company goals, ensuring...
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Director, Data Strategy & Analytics
$150K - $180K *
Drive impactful data strategies and analytics by leading a high-performing team, optimizing decision-making, and enhancing operational efficiency across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders...
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$215K - $408K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing medical management and quality improvement. Collaborate with clinical teams to optimize patient care, support performance initiatives, and drive effective uti...
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$215K - $408K *
Lead the charge in enhancing medical management and quality improvement. Drive utilization review, collaborate with providers, and implement performance initiatives to optimize care quality and cost-e...
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Director, Cost of Care Solutions
$129K - $162K *
Unlock potential by leading enterprise-wide Cost of Care solutions. Drive scalability, optimize deployment, and enhance operational effectiveness across diverse markets, collaborating with stakeholder...
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Assistant Director of Laboratory and Clinical
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by overseeing laboratory operations, vaccine programs, and clinical supply chains. Lead a team of medical assistants while ensuring compliance and efficiency across sites, contribu...
6 days ago
Director of Clinical Education, UT Health Austin
$110K - $130K *
Grow your career with us to design and implement clinical education programs while ensuring compliance and enhancing staff competency across the healthcare continuum through collaborative leadership a...
4 weeks ago
$115K - $125K *
Drive customer success by leading comprehensive training initiatives that empower users to master onboarding, certification, and in-product learning experiences. Foster a scalable educational framewor...
3 weeks ago
$115K - $125K *
Shape impactful customer training programs and lead the transition to self-service onboarding. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance training efficacy, drive user adoption, and empower cu...
3 weeks ago
Director of Evaluation and Outcomes
$89K - $92K *
Champion the development and assessment of strategic evaluation initiatives, overseeing data management and analysis to drive impact, inform programs, and elevate organizational storytelling across st...
3 weeks ago
Senior Product Manager, Education
$110K - $146K *
Empower the future of education technology by leading product strategy and innovation. Drive product vision, manage lifecycles, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance learning and asse...
1 week ago
$149K - $162K *
Develop and sustain a college and career-readiness culture, ensuring that all students excel in post-secondary pathways. Lead initiatives, monitor performance standards, and enhance internship opportu...
3 weeks ago
$160K - $165K *
Lead the charge in developing and managing Quality Improvement projects, collaborating with healthcare providers, and analyzing clinical practices to enhance patient outcomes and implement best practi...
4 weeks ago
Director of Learner Services (BCBA) | Burlington, NC
$100K - $130K *
Empower a clinical team by leading ABA programming, mentoring RBTs, and enhancing learner outcomes. Focus on individualized treatment, operational support, and fostering a collaborative clinic culture...
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$103K - $130K *
Explore a leadership role in data engineering, driving successful implementations for partner campuses. Leverage your technical expertise and people management skills to establish robust data integrat...
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Director of Learner Services (BCBA) | Burlington, NC
$100K - $130K *
Join us to lead a clinical team as a BCBA, guiding treatment, mentoring RBTs, and enhancing care quality. Enjoy protected clinical time and operational support to focus on team development and learner...
3 days ago
Director, Optimization Analyst
$88K - $140K *
Drive the development of predictive analytics models to enhance digital assessment operations, collaborating across teams to optimize decision-making and reduce costs while supporting strategic goals...
2 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Transform client relationships by leading strategic education partnerships, ensuring client success and retention while mentoring account management teams to deliver integrated digital marketing solut...
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Transform client relationships and drive strategic growth by leading a team of account managers, ensuring exceptional service delivery and innovative digital marketing strategies for key education par...
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Founding Director of Operations
$100K - $120K *
Drive the operational success of a new school by building systems, engaging families, and leading a team. Collaborate closely with leadership to ensure a welcoming environment and effective processes...
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Executive Director, Membership Sales
$50K - $140K *
Drive growth by managing membership renewals and new sales cycles with small business CEOs. Collaborate with experts to meet revenue goals while staying informed on critical policy issues impacting th...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
What does a Director of Education do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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