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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$100K - $120K *

Grow engagement by developing and managing alumni affinity programs that foster lifelong connections. Lead a team to enhance community involvement through strategic initiatives, volunteer management...

Yesterday

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

$88K - $105K *

Drive strategic communication initiatives as a trusted advisor in healthcare. Lead teams, deliver integrated campaigns, mentor juniors, and enhance client relationships while maintaining operational e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of healthcare communications by leading integrated strategies, mentoring teams, and building strong client relationships. Drive impactful change through innovative campaigns that addr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead and innovate integrated communications strategies for healthcare clients. Manage client relationships, mentor junior team members, and deliver high-impact campaigns while ensuring alignment with...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Lead impactful public affairs strategies in healthcare, supporting clients with policy research, stakeholder mapping, and campaign development. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality work whil...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $144K *

Take ownership of healthcare preparedness strategies and initiatives, leading a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance regional disaster response capabiliti...

3 weeks ago

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

$82K - $115K *

Transform the academic landscape by leading faculty development and student engagement. Drive excellence in teaching and support strategies while managing faculty performance and fostering a collabora...

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1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead a dynamic team to enhance home health services, ensuring compliance, quality, and financial growth through strategic planning and collaboration with stakeholders. Drive innovative solutions to me...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the strategic and operational technology initiatives for two educational institutions, overseeing systems, infrastructure, and a high-performing technology team to enhance learning, security, and...

4 weeks ago

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

$135K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at a leading federal technology firm by strategically guiding a portfolio of cloud and software development programs, ensuring optimal performance and fostering key customer relati...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading creative strategies for live events, ensuring innovative, executable experiences that drive revenue and client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to elevate event design...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$92K *

Transform community engagement by overseeing daily operations, enhancing program delivery, and fostering partnerships. Lead a dedicated team to ensure high-quality services for LGBTQ+ older adults whi...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $190K *

Oversee major construction projects, driving design and execution from start to finish. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-quality results on complex, multi-million dollar developments whi...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Inspire high-impact construction projects by leading teams in delivering design-build solutions valued from $60M to $250M. Engage with stakeholders and manage schedules, budgets, and quality from conc...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing high-value design-build projects, ensuring quality execution from design to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams and mentor staff while maintaining client relationshi...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$155K - $190K *

Lead complex construction projects valued from $60M to $250M. Collaborate with diverse teams, optimize design-build execution, and ensure timely delivery while mentoring project staff and fostering cl...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$155K - $190K *

Build your career by leading high-stakes design-build projects, overseeing budgets from $60M to $250M. Collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring quality execution and client satisfaction while mentorin...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$91K - $144K *

Lead the charge in advancing clinical and experiential learning, overseeing curriculum design, student mentorship, and community engagement while fostering a dynamic educational environment for future...

4 weeks ago

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

$150K - $160K *

Lead community operations by driving revenue, ensuring compliance, and fostering a resident-focused culture. Oversee staff development and quality assurance while managing financial performance and en...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead complex health system implementations, coordinating across teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery while managing risks and dependencies effectively...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$62K - $97K *

Tackle public education initiatives as you lead programs enhancing civic understanding of the judiciary. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders while managing outreach and research projects that streng...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing campus infrastructure through effective project management. Oversee all phases of planning, design, and construction, ensuring projects meet academic and rese...

Today

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

$88K - $105K *

Drive impactful projects by collaborating with leaders to define goals, streamline processes, and implement solutions. Utilize data-driven methods to enhance project management capacity and ensure suc...

Yesterday

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

$100K - $120K *

Optimize project delivery by managing scope, budget, and schedule for diverse architectural and construction projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and quality while driving strategic d...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion the development of charitable support, managing donor portfolios and collaborating with campus colleagues to enhance major gift fundraising efforts for the university...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.

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