Institute for Business Technology Hiring for Director of Education Job at Santa Clara, CA Full Time

Do you have the desire to help others succeed? This is an exciting opportunity to lead our students, faculty, and support staff toward a brighter future!

Campus seeks a Director of Education with high energy and knowledge of the career education sector.

If you have 5 or more years of experience in the career education field and you have proven leadership ability, we want to speak to you. Master’s Degree minimum required.

Programs offered include Cardiovascular Ultrasound, Allied Health, Electrician, HVAC, Nursing Programs (coming in the future)

The Director of Education is responsible for overall operations of the academic department at the school level and ensuring academic integrity within the guidelines of institutional, accreditation, state, and federal policy and regulation. The Director of Education supervises the Registrar, Library/Resource Manager, Evening Supervisors, Program Directors, faculty members, and other academic support staff, and provides guidance to students. The Director of Education also provides leadership for faculty, staff, and students in meeting the academic mission of the school and serves as a member of the Campus Director’s management team.

All curriculum is pre-developed. The institution is held to high standards with retention, graduation rates and job placement rates. Student success is literally our success.

WE DELIVER RESULTS TO OUR STUDENTS AND GRADUATE EMPLOYERS

Purpose/Summary Examples

a. Coordinate and participate in all New Student Orientation Programs. Provide an Orientation Program for re-entering students who have been out of school for more than one quarter.

b. Be accessible to students on a regular basis for questions and/or concerns.

c. Provide student academic advising/counseling as needed in conjunction with Program Directors. Ensure that all probationary students are counseled at least once each term. Assist students to develop problem-solving and decision­ making abilities. Provide referrals to outside resources when counseling needs go beyond the scope of the school.

d. Provide instructors and/or peers for student tutoring as required.

e. Ensure that accommodations are available for students with disabilities.

f. Chair the Retention Program. Plan, implement, and direct an effective student retention program. Monitor instructors’ telephone calls to students absent from class. Review Early Alert forms, mail excessive absence notices, compile and monitor Weekly Retention Report.

g. Chair the Academic Review Committee. Conduct hearings and write letters and reports of findings as outlined in the catalog and handbooks.

h. Ensure effectiveness and efficiency of course offerings and the utilization of faculty and facilities by maintaining a minimum overall student-teacher ratio of 20-25:1.

i. Schedule all full- and part-time faculty members for optimum class loads.

j. Meet with each Instructor individually to discuss teaching assignment, textbooks, course syllabi, and weekly lesson plans at least one month prior to class start.

Qualifications and Skills

1. Master’s degree min required.

2. 3+ years related campus leadership experience.

3. Previous teaching experience and ability to qualify as an instructor.

4. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills.

Good salary $80k-$90k (depending on experience) + benefits including medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, PTO, and more!

Reply to this post, or email resume and cover letter to:

Fred Wiehe—Associate Campus Director

or,

Sal Younis—VP of Operations

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Santa Clara, CA 95051: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Master’s (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No