Director of Education
Aviation Institute of Maintenance · Chicago, IL · Yesterday
On-siteEducationFull-time
About the Role
The Director of Education is responsible for communicating with the corporate office to ensure that all instruction and faculty training is conducted in accordance with Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), respective state departments of education, FAA, and other official regulatory agency guidelines related to education. This position is primarily accountable for the educational integrity of all educational programs with a focus on curriculum, instructor development, and instructional resources and institutional improvement.
Key Duties
- Serve as the liaison between the campus and the corporate program directors who manage education
- Audit all school curricula to ensure that instructors are using the most current syllabi, lesson plans, and textbooks as indicated on the intranet site
- Audit and report upon, at least semi-annually, instructor performance
- Conduct classroom observations; substitute as instructor, as needed
- Create, monitor, and update Faculty Personnel Report (FPR) for each instructor
- Facilitate initial instructor training by ACCSC standards
- Facilitate ongoing instructor development with educational personnel
- Chair all Program Coordinator meetings and ensure completeness of minutes is reviewed and that a copy of all meeting minutes is maintained at the school
- Assist with the organization and facilitation of all Program Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings and ensure completeness of minutes is reviewed, that a copy of all minutes is maintained at the school, and that a copy of forwarded to the appropriate corporate program director and the school's Regional Director
- Perform and complete other tasks that may be assigned by Supervisor
Required Qualifications
- FAA A&P
- 3+ years of management experience or proven leadership in a relevant role, demonstrating a track record of effectively guiding teams, driving performance, and achieving organizational goals
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently with a strong attention to detail and a proactive approach
- Demonstrated expertise in resolving conflicts, fostering positive workplace relationships, and collaborating effectively within teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a knack for building rapport and maintaining professional relationships
- Capable individual contributor with effective leadership skills; adept at balancing diplomacy and assertiveness to guide teams and manage diverse situations
- Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with the ability to create and manage documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and communications
- Exhibits a positive, team-oriented attitude by remaining flexible and available to work outside of scheduled hours when needed, as directed by the Supervisor
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Teaching Experience
- Educational experience in private-for-profit college education
- Anthology experience
Compensation
Up to $110,000. Relocation available for out of area candidates.
Schedule
On-site Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm, occasional night and weekend hours based on campus needs.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance available first day of employment
- Life insurance options
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support