What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Education position at Education Affiliates?
Assistant Director of Education
Assistant Director of Education
Help Shape Student Success & Academic Excellence
We’re seeking a collaborative and driven academic leader to support faculty, strengthen programs, and enhance the student experience. As the Assistant Director of Education, you’ll play a key role in maintaining academic quality, supporting compliance, and ensuring students stay on track to succeed.
What You’ll Do
- Support and guide faculty, program chairs, and academic staff
- Help maintain high standards for curriculum, instruction, and academic policies
- Monitor student progress, attendance, and retention—and step in to support when needed
- Address student academic concerns and partner with Student Services for additional support
- Oversee clinicals, externships, and internships to ensure successful outcomes
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and evaluating faculty
- Support accreditation efforts, including reporting, site visits, and program updates
- Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal requirements
- Plan and participate in faculty meetings, trainings, and advisory board sessions
- Collaborate with admissions and other departments to support enrollment and student success
- Build relationships with local employers and community partners
Academic Operations & Student Records Oversight
- Oversee student records, registration, transcripts, and graduation processes
- Ensure accuracy, security, and compliance of academic records and systems
- Monitor academic progress, including probation, honors lists, and graduation eligibility
- Support scheduling, reporting, and data tracking (e.g., compliance and performance reports)
- Coordinate processes across departments to ensure consistency and efficiency
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred)
- 5 years of experience in education, academic operations, or training environments
- Prior teaching experience
- Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
- Experience with curriculum development, faculty supervision, and student success strategies
- Knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory compliance
- Comfortable working with student information systems and Microsoft Office
Why Join Us?
- Make a direct impact on student success and career outcomes
- Work alongside a supportive and mission-driven team
- Help shape and improve academic programs
- Grow your leadership experience in education
Details
- Classification: Exempt
- Schedule: Full-time; some evenings and weekends required
- Travel: Occasional travel for training or special assignments
- Work Environment: Office setting
Qualifications:
- Ensures that daily, weekly, and term activities are completed in a timely manner (e.g. turn-around time on student schedules, tests and assignments, equipment functioning).
- Maintains records and files in accordance with regulations
- Assists with accreditation readiness and accreditation visits
- Reviews and analyzes, for Standards of Academic Progress purposes, the mid and end-of-term grade reports for every student in the program, and provides academic advice to students not meeting published satisfactory academic progress standards.
- Maintains a proactive stance in the retention of students
- Perform such other duties as may be specified by the by the School Director, National Director of Education or the Vice President of Education
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance