Education Director Jobs

Explore Education Director jobs for experienced professionals ready to lead academic programs, shape learning strategies, and guide education teams. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping you find senior roles that match your leadership experience and career goals.

What Does an Education Director Do?

Education Directors oversee programs and operations that support learning and educational outcomes. Depending on the organization, responsibilities may include developing curriculum, managing budgets, supervising staff, evaluating program performance, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, and collaborating with educators, administrators, families, or community partners.

Where Education Directors Work

Education Director roles are available across a range of settings, including schools and school districts, colleges and universities, nonprofits, government agencies, education companies, and workforce development organizations. Job scope varies by employer: some positions focus on a specific academic program or learner population, while others oversee broader institutional initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong leadership, communication, planning, and analytical skills. Experience in education administration, program management, curriculum development, staff supervision, and budget oversight can be valuable. Requirements differ by role; some positions may call for an advanced degree, educator credentials, or specialized knowledge of a subject area or regulatory environment.

Find Education Director Opportunities on Ladders

Browse Education Director openings and compare roles by employer, location, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, making it easier to discover leadership opportunities and take the next step in your education career.

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$175K - $200K *

Lead the charge in optimizing biomarker program operations, ensuring seamless sample processing from collection to storage. Collaborate across teams to uphold quality and compliance while driving grow...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $288K *

Lead the charge in transforming customer identity platforms, driving modernization and operational excellence while overseeing a multi-team engineering organization to enhance security and customer en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a fast-paced team as you shape our product direction, driving customer engagement and retention for a climate tech company focused on sustainable agriculture. Collaborate cross-functionally to de...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $236K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $408K *

Lead the charge in medical management and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring optimal care delivery and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance utilization management and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role that involves conducting in-depth research across various topics, delivering actionable insights, and collaborating with a high-performing team to tackle complex q...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Transform customer experiences by leading North America's Travel Services operations. Drive operational excellence, build high-performing teams, and leverage technology to enhance service delivery and...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $140K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $154K *

Optimize document management processes for a large-scale industrial project, ensuring accurate, secure, and accessible records throughout all project phases. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$156K - $227K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $198K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $156K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$177K - $221K *

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $250K *

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$74K - $100K *

Support the implementation and compliance of federal grants, ensuring effective project management and fiscal oversight. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance educational resources and promote dive...

Oregon, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$77K - $123K *

Lead the charge in overseeing project evaluation and performance measurement, collaborating with diverse teams to track outcomes and achieve program goals in a dynamic health security environment...

Omaha, NERemote

1 week ago

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Education Director do?question toggle

    An Education Director leads educational programs or operations. Typical duties can include setting program goals, overseeing curriculum and delivery, managing staff and budgets, assessing outcomes, and coordinating with stakeholders.

  • What qualifications are required for Education Director jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer and role. Many positions value relevant education or program leadership experience; some may require an advanced degree, teaching or administrative credentials, or expertise in a particular subject or population.

  • Where can Education Directors work?question toggle

    Education Directors work in settings such as schools, school districts, colleges, universities, nonprofits, government agencies, education companies, and workforce development organizations.

  • How much do Education Director jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation for an Education Director role depends on factors such as employer, location, scope of responsibility, and experience.

  • How can I find Education Director jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Browse the Education Director category and review current openings. Use job details to compare responsibilities, qualifications, locations, and employers, then apply to roles that fit your experience and goals.