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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$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in expanding client relationships and driving revenue growth within the legal services sector. This role requires strategic territory management and a consultative sales approach to es...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Transform client relationships and drive revenue growth by executing strategic business development initiatives within the legal services sector, focusing on expanding market presence and fostering pa...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on expanding client relationships and driving new business in the legal services sector. Leverage your consultative sales skills to achieve sales objective...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $85K *

Champion student success by leading health and well-being initiatives. Oversee program development, strategic planning, and community partnerships to enhance campus health services and promote a suppo...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to elevating educational content through innovative digital media production. Lead a talented group of producers, ensuring high-quality, audience-focused content across va...

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

$150K - $180K *

Transform safety culture by leading organization-wide strategies that eliminate preventable errors and embed high-reliability principles across operations. Collaborate with leaders to drive continuous...

4 weeks ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Empower the District's technology infrastructure by providing strategic leadership and operational oversight. Ensure reliability, security, and scalability of services while managing capital projects...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower a thriving community by leading daily operations, ensuring compliance, and driving financial success. Foster a culture of engagement while enhancing resident care and building strong relations...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional resident care while overseeing daily operations, strategic initiatives, and financial performance. Collaborate with department heads to foster a culture of ac...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading data management initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while enhancing collaboration across teams, and contributing to the successful execution of clini...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Empower educational excellence by leading administrative initiatives, fostering collaboration, and driving strategic improvements across the district to enhance student outcomes and community engageme...

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

$80K - $100K *

Engage community connections by leading alumni strategies to enhance participation, volunteer service, and advocacy. Drive measurable growth through impactful partnerships and philanthropic initiative...

1 month ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate success by leading daily operations and strategic initiatives in a senior living community, ensuring exceptional resident care, regulatory compliance, and financial performance while foster...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of engineering and computing by building strategic partnerships with industry leaders. Drive internship placements and employment opportunities while enhancing student career readines...

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

$137K - $241K *

Drive operational excellence by leading strategic initiatives that enhance student experiences, ensure compliance, and optimize processes across academic institutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to...

2 days ago

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

$161K - $210K *

Elevate workforce management by leading recruitment, onboarding, and performance strategies. Drive clinician readiness and productivity while ensuring quality care through data-driven decision-making...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional medical care while ensuring quality protocols and oversight across the practice. Collaborate with providers and staff to optimize patient outcomes and operati...

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

$200K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care while leading medical initiatives. Oversee quality delivery of care and support fellow providers in a collaborative environment, driving improvem...

1 month ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in scaling our implementation and onboarding processes by defining workflows and supporting a dynamic team while ensuring client success through tailored, efficient solutions that enha...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing educational programs and student success. Lead faculty development, manage budgets, and foster partnerships while ensuring program integrity and compliance ac...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $145K *

Shape the future of housing stability by leading strategic operations and oversight for a diverse portfolio, ensuring compliance, financial performance, and effective collaboration across departments...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $220K *

Accelerate growth by leading high-performing sales teams and driving new logo acquisition in the higher education sector. Shape sales strategies to enhance market presence and exceed revenue targets w...

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

$87K - $109K *

Support and drive revenue growth through strategic partnerships with private foundations and corporations. Collaborate closely with internal teams to align business development efforts with organizati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $150K *

Manage project execution by ensuring safety, budget compliance, and quality. Lead cross-functional teams, engage with stakeholders, and drive project progress while mitigating risks and resolving conf...

4 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Transform healthcare marketing by leading integrated strategies that align brand, audience, and business goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful campaigns that drive measur...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.