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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$80K - $85K *

Grow your career by driving the adoption of innovative products in academia. Engage with researchers and faculty, manage the full sales cycle, and collaborate with marketing to exceed targets in a dyn...

Illinois, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive growth by designing tailored software solutions for schools. Leverage your technical expertise to engage clients, deliver impactful demos, and collaborate with cross-f...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving impactful sales in K-12 education. Leverage your expertise to manage complex sales cycles, engage with key stakeholders, and expand our platform within strategic school dist...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$167K - $250K *

Elevate service operations by developing strategies that enhance performance, drive accountability, and ensure customer satisfaction through effective leadership and operational excellence in a comple...

Oregon, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $157K *

Lead the execution of the Medicare Compliance Advisory program, ensuring adherence to CMS regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to provide regulatory guidance, conduct audits, and enhance complia...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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New Orleans, LARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

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Texas, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$96K - $144K *

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New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$175K - $210K *

Lead a dynamic Customer Success team to drive client value and growth through strategic initiatives, technology adoption, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring high performance and satisfaction...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $245K *

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $157K *

Unlock compliance excellence by managing auditing, monitoring, and reporting processes to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and enhance operational efficiency across contracts and collaboration...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $170K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $125K *

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Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

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Arizona, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $160K *

Shape exceptional client experiences by leading onboarding and operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and exceeding client expectation...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

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Oklahoma City, OKRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Engage your expertise to lead bridge and structural projects from planning to completion. Manage multidisciplinary teams, maintain client relationships, and drive practice growth across Massachusetts...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$186K - $202K *

Pioneer innovative engineering solutions by leading technical strategy and architecture for a growing platform. Collaborate across teams to drive scalable, reliable systems while ensuring alignment wi...

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6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $225K *

Elevate project success by leading multidisciplinary teams in nuclear design and program management, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance across all phases of construction and operations for compl...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$125K - $140K *

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Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of mission account strategy by leading initiatives, securing executive access, and driving demand generation. Collaborate across teams to create impactful pipelines and close complex...

Vienna, VARemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $158K *

Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives across a complex health system. As a key project manager, you'll oversee high-visibility projects, collaborate with leaders, and ensure successful exec...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on project management excellence. Lead initiatives, manage stakeholder expectations, and drive project success through effective planning and execution in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.