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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$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of program oversight and staff management, ensuring compliance with regulations while delivering high-quality services to clients. Lead a dedicated team to foster collaboration and cont...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in large-scale program management, steering BPA execution and fostering client relationships. Elevate team performance while ensuring compliance, risk management, and strategic executi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading managed care strategies across a complex health system. Drive payer negotiations, optimize contract performance, and enhance population health initiatives while collaborati...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to a culture of excellence by leading clinical quality, patient safety, and compliance initiatives. Collaborate with leadership to enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and ensure...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Drive the charge in clinical excellence by supervising staff, enhancing program operations, and ensuring high-quality documentation. Collaborate with leadership to foster a supportive environment and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform clinical operations by leading a dedicated team in a modern psychiatric facility, ensuring high-quality patient care and effective treatment programs while fostering a collaborative environm...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Shape and execute a comprehensive communications strategy to enhance industry credibility, foster local acceptance, and attract talent, while managing media relations and community engagement in a dyn...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead and enhance quality initiatives across hospital operations, ensuring compliance and safety. Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to drive performance improvement and foster a cultur...

3 days ago

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

$123K - $198K *

Lead strategic fundraising initiatives and operations for a major healthcare foundation. Collaborate with hospital leadership to drive a $200M capital campaign and enhance donor engagement, ensuring a...

2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Reimagine your career by leading growth strategies in a dynamic education tech firm. Drive market expansion, build partnerships, and create sustainable revenue streams while collaborating closely with...

Yesterday

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

$76K - $87K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing educator certification services, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting candidate success through strategic collaboration and operational leader...

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

$84K - $90K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic multimedia team to create impactful content that drives engagement and awareness. Collaborate globally to ensure high-quality storytelling aligned with organiz...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing therapeutic services for clients. Oversee program delivery, ensure compliance with regulations, and lead a collaborative environment to foster innovation and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $90K *

Engage with leadership to drive operational excellence and financial performance. Foster a high-performing team culture while ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction in a dynamic community envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Elevate technology leadership by driving strategy and execution across campus, ensuring secure and efficient systems while fostering collaboration among staff and students to enhance teaching, learnin...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $138K *

Lead the charge in advancing coastal research initiatives, securing funding, and fostering partnerships. Oversee operations and represent the center to stakeholders, enhancing academic collaboration a...

3 weeks ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Elevate our revenue strategy by analyzing sales data, optimizing funnels, and building AI tools. Collaborate with leadership to implement actionable insights that drive conversion and productivity, di...

1 week ago

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

$170K - $220K *

Transform program delivery by leading teams and managing client relationships. Drive strategic direction, ensure compliance, and achieve revenue goals while fostering a collaborative, remote-first env...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $83K *

Transform community engagement through strategic event management and partnerships, overseeing all logistics and operations to enrich fundraising and visibility, while supporting the organization's go...

3 weeks ago

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

$78K - $83K *

Reimagine community engagement through strategic event management that enhances visibility, fosters partnerships, and drives fundraising initiatives while overseeing logistics and delivering impactful...

3 weeks ago

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

$186K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing HEOR team to drive payer engagement and market access strategies, translating complex data into actionable insights that enhance patient access to innovat...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $108K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance student experiences through innovative industry partnerships and experiential learning programs, driving strategic initiatives that prepare the next generation of creati...

6 days ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Transform the admissions and enrollment landscape by driving strategies, managing pipelines, and enhancing the prospective family experience within a collaborative environment focused on achieving mea...

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

$90K - $100K *

Engage in enhancing enrollment strategies through relationship-building and data analysis, driving conversion and retention. Collaborate with various teams to provide a personalized family experience...

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing nursing education through innovative simulation experiences, ensuring quality outcomes and faculty support while fostering a collaborative learning environment for student...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.