Director of Education
Houston Career Institute
Houston, TX 77036
$60,000 - $75,000 a year
Description
Director of Education (DoE) provides administrative leadership and direction to the College’s educational programs. Articulates the College’s vision of academic distinction, instructional excellence, student retention, and student satisfaction. Participates in the general leadership and direction of the College.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administers the instructional programs of the College in accordance with the mission of the College.
- Assures all accreditation, State, and Federal criterion concerning academics is strictly followed.
- Develops and implements and works toward the achievement of the College’s retention goals.
- Develops and implements, administers, and evaluates programs, policies, and budgets necessary to accomplish the mission, goals, and objectives of the Academic Department.
- Administers, implements, and monitors the College’s institutional effectiveness plan.
- Fosters strong programs that contribute to the education environment and that encompass intellectual pursuits ranging from basic scholarly activity to innovative personal achievement. Administers the College’s program for professional growth and development, inservice programs, faculty meetings and program director meetings.
- Administers the policies and procedures contained in the College catalog, the College calendar, the Faculty Handbook, and the Employee Handbook.
- Provides documented evidence of individualized professional growth and development for the Academic Department.
- Maintains accurate and complete academic files for faculty in accordance with accreditation criteria.
- Implements a scheduling process that includes maximum utilization of faculty and classrooms while meeting the needs of students.
- Participates with other senior officers of the College in institutional planning, policy development, and problem solving.
- Directs and assists program directors in the recruitment, selection, evaluation, retention, and success of outstanding faculty and academic staff.
- May administer and/or oversee online educational activities.
- In a program with fewer than 30 students or in programs without a Program Director, the Director of Education will function as the Program Director until such a time that a program director is hired.
- Makes recommendations on the selection of text and other instructional support material.
- Administers the curriculum review and development policy.
- Implements the outcomes assessment program of the College.
- Performs miscellaneous jobrelated duties as assigned.
- Create the conditions necessary for retention.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Skills in organizing resources, establishing priorities, planning, and evaluating programs.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.
- Skill in examining and reengineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
- Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources.
- Strategic planning skills.
- Ability to develop, plan, and implement short and longrange goals.
- Program planning and implementation skills.
- Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
- Interdisciplinary scholarly skills.
Education & Work Experience
Educational & work experience requirements vary with the subject taught and credentials students are awarded at the College.
DoE must have appropriate educational administration experience and competence necessary to lead and manage the school’s instructional program(s) and overall educational experience in such areas as: curriculum development; educational effectiveness assessment and improvement; and faculty development and performance appraisals.
i. For non-degree granting institutions, the director of education must have an educational background equal to or exceeding the maximum credential offered by the school.
ii. For degree granting institutions, the director of education must have an earned degree at least one level higher than the highest degree offered by the school.
If you are that special someone who wants to contribute to and be a part of a team that believes in changing lives, then please send me your resume!
Email Resume kcravens@houstoncareerinstitute.com
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Houston Career Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and service provider for all individuals, including those with disabilities. Mikhail Education Corporation does not discriminate against any person, but rather bases all employment decisions on an individual’s demonstrated, job-related ability, skill, and knowledge. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all without regard to mental or physical disability, genetic information of any individual or of his/her family, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected class. Equal opportunity is also provided in assignments, training, compensation, transfers, promotions, classification, referral, benefit programs, and discharge.