Job Description

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION POSITION DESCRIPTION:


The Director of Education (DOE) is responsible for ensuring the quality of the training programs at Institute of Technology. The DOE reports directly to the Campus President and is a member of the Leadership Team. The Director of Education must demonstrate leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and supervise faculty. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to collaborate with stakeholders including students, staff, faculty, industry partners, and administrators. The DOE must have the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions to improve program quality.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Curriculum Management: + Collaborate with faculty, industry experts, and advisory boards to ensure curriculum remains relevant and up-to-date.
+ Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness through assessment data, including but not limited to, student/graduate outcomes, surveys, and program advisory committee or employer feedback.
+ Collaborate with the Corporate Support Team to develop, revise, and implement curricula that meets industry standards and aligns with regulatory standards of state, federal, and accrediting agencies.
+ In partnership with the Campus President and Corporate Support Team, develop and implement new programs.
+ Propose curriculum changes based on input from instructors, program directors, advisory boards, admissions, career services, and industry trends.



Faculty Management and Development: + Conduct regular assessments of attendance, program quality, surveys, student learning outcomes, job placement rates, and employer satisfaction.
+ Verify that curriculum is delivered consistently as to content, scope, and sequence. This includes conducting regular audits on courses; before course starts, during the course, and after course is complete.
+ Audit courses according to policy and procedures.
+ Audits may include evaluating recorded or live lectures and other online content is current, relevant, compliant and engaging.
+ Perform regular classroom observations, according to SEG policy, to ensure compliance with educational standards for both on campus and online classes.
+ Provide ongoing professional development opportunities for faculty to stay current with industry trends and teaching methodologies.
+ Following the SEG policy for faculty observation, evaluate faculty performance and provide feedback to improve teaching effectiveness.
+ Conduct yearly faculty reviews and faculty development plans.
+ Assist with hiring and training qualified instructors.
+ Assist Campus President and/or Program Directors with instructor counseling.
Student Support Services: + Collaborate and participate with Student Services in Academic Review Committee (ARC) meetings and student advising to support academic progress.
+ Coordinate with other departments to address student needs.
+ Implement initiatives to enhance student engagement and retention.
Industry Partnerships: + Participate in community committees and visit employers to assist with employment outcomes and curriculum development.
+ Build and maintain strong relationships with local businesses and professional organizations to secure field-trip, clinical/externship opportunities and industry-relevant guest speakers.
+ Collaborate with industry partners to identify emerging skill needs and potential curriculum updates.
+ Promote and develop articulation agreements with other institutions of higher learning.
+ Assist with securing Program Advisory Committee (PAC) members for core program content, general education, and distance education.
Campus and Institution Support + Review and understand SEG policy (e.g., faculty handbook, education standards, best practices, etc.) and provide training and monitoring to ensure education department compliance with SEG policy and procedures.
+ Suggest policy updates when required and provide communication and training to instructional staff when policy updates occur.
+ Evaluate instructional equipment and training tools to determine quality and effectiveness and making recommendations for improvement.
+ Assist in the evaluation of library effectiveness and recommend changes where necessary.
+ Assist Campus Management and/or the Corporate Support Team with preparation of regulatory reports when necessary.
+ Assist with PAC planning and execution according to SEG PAC best practice and accreditor guidelines.
+ Participate in communication, placement and management meetings, in-service sessions, executive meetings, graduation, and other school events as required by the Campus President.
Other duties as required by the Campus President.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive treatment of the duties and responsibilities of the Director of Education.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


The Director of Education shall have a bachelor's degree, a minimum of two years-experience in higher education and meet the experience and education requirements of the institutional and/or programmatic accreditor.