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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$90K - $110K *

Transform the lives of residents by leading operations at a vibrant assisted living community. Drive financial performance, enhance customer satisfaction, and cultivate a high-performing team while en...

Today

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

$90K - $110K *

Transform the operations of a vibrant assisted living community by leading a dedicated team, ensuring high occupancy and financial performance while fostering a safe and engaging environment for resid...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Engage with campus leadership to drive ministry initiatives, develop staff, and enhance operational effectiveness. Foster a collaborative culture while providing pastoral care and strategic oversight...

3 weeks ago

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

$175K - $210K *

Drive quality excellence in clinical programs by overseeing compliance, risk management, and vendor oversight. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure adherence to GCP regulations and lead inspection...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $210K *

Drive quality oversight for clinical studies, ensuring compliance and risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement quality strategies and serve as a trusted advisor, enhancing...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's committed to enhancing early childhood and school-age services through strategic leadership, community partnerships, and quality improvement, ensuring impactful programming and sust...

3 weeks ago

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

$171K - $190K *

Lead the charge in overseeing the Contracting team, ensuring efficient contract management, compliance, and risk mitigation while fostering a high-performing culture and driving continuous improvement...

Today

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

$117K - $206K *

Lead the technical governance of enterprise data, ensuring integrity and compliance through standardized practices and innovative solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance data access, security...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $194K *

Unlock potential by leading institutional research initiatives that drive strategic planning and enhance decision-making processes. Collaborate across departments to ensure accurate data gathering, pe...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by overseeing laboratory operations, vaccine programs, and clinical supply chains. Lead a team of medical assistants while ensuring compliance and efficiency across sites, contribu...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $85K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering engaging educational programs in a dynamic museum environment. Oversee K-12 and adult education initiatives, manage field trips, and lead a team of assistant...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$68K - $95K *

Support healthcare operations by executing clerical tasks, prioritizing requests, and fostering collaboration among staff. Ensure compliance with regulations while enhancing departmental efficiency an...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional nursing care while overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a collaborative environment for staff and res...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $125K *

Drive integrated paid media strategies across digital channels, optimizing campaigns and delivering measurable results. Lead client relationships, mentor teams, and enhance media capabilities through...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $175K *

Join us to drive business development, managing client relationships and project staffing. Collaborate closely with leadership to source, pitch, and close opportunities, ensuring seamless onboarding a...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $175K *

Shape the future of business development by driving client engagement and project execution. Collaborate closely with leadership to source, pitch, and manage opportunities, ensuring seamless onboardin...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare education by ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. You'll oversee continuing education programs, collaborate with partners, and drive i...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Optimize fundraising operations by leading a dynamic team, enhancing data practices, and driving strategic initiatives to support sustainable philanthropic growth and effective donor engagement...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$116K - $146K *

Elevate your career by managing major gift fundraising, cultivating donor relationships, and developing strategies to secure transformative investments. Your leadership will enhance philanthropic supp...

3 weeks ago

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

$108K - $135K *

Champion a vision for philanthropy operations, leading donor engagement and event initiatives while driving optimal support for Florida's fundraising strategy to enhance major gift fundraising efforts...

Florida, USRemote

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

$130K - $140K *

Oversee strategic admissions and enrollment management for a premier K-12 IB World School. Lead initiatives to enhance student recruitment, retention, and family engagement while ensuring alignment wi...

Tsawwassen, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$120K - $135K *

Lead the planning and execution of residential construction projects, managing budgets and schedules while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure high-quality outcomes for Columbia's housing portf...

1 week ago

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

$180K - $210K *

Champion fundraising initiatives across key markets, leading teams to cultivate donor relationships and implement strategic goals. Drive philanthropic support through major gifts, planned giving, and...

3 weeks ago

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

$180K - $210K *

Lead the charge in fundraising across key markets, managing teams and strategies to enhance donor engagement and achieve ambitious goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive philanthropic support a...

3 weeks ago

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

$115K - $192K *

Join us to manage client relationships and drive project success in the biopharma sector. You'll oversee contractual obligations, ensure customer satisfaction, and lead cross-functional teams to deliv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.