Job Summary

The Director of Education works under the supervision of the Campus Director with support from the Vice President of Education. The main focus of this role is on the academic support necessary in the day-to-day operations of the campus to provide leadership and support to the students and faculty. The DOE will create a supportive and team-driven environment that allows students to complete the program of study and achieve educational goals. DOE will be responsible to teach 2-3 General Education classes each semester.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Student Management

• Monitors student retention and placement rates for all programs to ensure campus meets established goals and assists staff with improvement plans if necessary
• In Collaboration with the CD is responsible for leading student retention activities that include contacting absent students, identifying and monitoring high-risk students to provide support for successful program completion
• Actively participates in new student orientation and assists with student equipment setup
• Prepares progress reports, warnings, and probations and meets with students to review progress
• Verifies Student’s Satisfactory Progress, warnings, and student dismissal and meets with students accordingly
• Verifies students’ last date of attendance, reviews final progress reports and transcripts
• Processes any necessary student drops or dismissals
• Signs and dates certificates/diplomas
• Provides guidance and assistance as needed
• Meets with students as necessary

Faculty Supervision

• Assists Campus Director in identifying and interviewing potential faculty members
• Arranges for onboarding of new instructors and faculty training
• Conducts a minimum of one faculty in-service per fiscal year
• Responsible for monitoring classroom instruction to ensure faculty are following the established curriculum, utilizing available instructional materials and using appropriate instructional methodology and resources
• Conduct instructor evaluations and observations and reviews results with the Campus Director.
• Reviews survey and evaluation results with the Campus Director for appropriate action plan and any disciplinary action
• Audits grading and attendance
• Provides classroom support and instruction as needed
• As necessary, assists with providing Laurel College of Technology with suggested updates for curriculum, equipment, and resources to support the programs
• Ensures faculty members remain current in licensure, certification and professional development requirements
• Facilitates quarterly faculty meetings and attends weekly regional staff meetings
• Prepares faculty annual evaluations with assistance from the Regional Campus Director
• Monitors program supply orders
• Assign and maintain class coverage for all faculty and approve faculty PTO.
• Advise faculty on changes, student issues and school policies
• Responsible for monitoring and approving faculty payroll, adjustments and petty cash requests for monthly reimbursement

General

• Plans and attends Advisory Board meetings , and develops community contacts who can assist with job placement and externship site set-up
• Perform Human Resources activities as needed
• Schedules and conducts site visits for approval of new student externship sites as needed
• Schedules and conducts student externship site phone conferences, Externship Follow-up Evaluations and completes appropriate paperwork
• Collaborate with Career Services to ensure all externship requirements are completed
• Effectively uses CampusVue to gather data and accurately complete reports
• Must complete two in-services and at least one professional development activity each fiscal year
• Strong commitment to community involvement
• Monitor overall appearance and maintenance of facility
• Assists with front office coverage and necessary screenings (campus entry process)
• Performs related work as required

Key Metrics

• Show consistent improvement in student graduation rates
• Show consistent improvement (year over year) in faculty retention
• Strive for positive survey results of 85% or above on Faculty Evaluations and Student Opinion Surveys
• Must have zero tolerance for non-compliant behavior or process and have positive compliance audits related to faculty and student records

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree preferably in the education field or a closely related field, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience in educational methodology such as curriculum development, educational psychology, faculty management, training, staff development and/or classroom teaching experience
• Management responsibilities, including staff supervision, projects, goal achievement, compliance and budget
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and coaching skills
• Ability to apply basic principles of supervision
• Ability to interview and hire effectively
• Knowledge of materials (subjects) that will be taught to students and ability to use and communicate curriculum
• Ability to achieve or maintain credential and/or licensure within expected time frames
• Ability to remain objective and treat all students equally
• Must have sufficient ability to move around the building and classroom to satisfy student needs and/or facilitate student participation.
• Must have sufficient visual and auditory ability to operate computer equipment, use telephone, read materials, use white board and use classroom equipment.
• Reference and background check required for employment, including credit check
• Protection of student and/or employee privacy is expected in the handling of confidential and/or financial information.
• Protection of the corporation and privacy of corporate proprietary and confidential information is expected
• Ability to build rapport with students and staff
• Ability to work with different teams

EEOC Employer - Laurel is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Pay - DOE

Hours- FT 8am - 5 pm

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)
• Higher education teaching: 3 years (Preferred)
• Education & Instruction: 3 years (Preferred)
• Adult education: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person