Assistant Director of Education

The Assistant Director of Education (ADOE) provides operational academic leadership and execution across multiple healthcare and allied health programs. This role is responsible for implementing academic policies, producing measurable academic outputs, and ensuring consistent instructional delivery, faculty performance, and accreditation readiness.

The ADOE serves as a hands-on delivery agent, focused on execution, documentation, and follow-through rather than policy authorship. Working within established institutional policies and accreditation requirements, the Assistant Director exercises sound judgment to resolve issues independently when appropriate and escalates matters requiring policy review or executive approval. Success in this role requires an individual who balances collaboration with decisive execution and consistently produces tangible academic work product.

Essential Functions:

Academic Operations & Execution

• Execute academic operations across assigned programs and campus locations.
• Apply institutional policies and procedures consistently when addressing academic, faculty, and program-level issues.
• Produce academic deliverables, including course outcome analyses, assessment summaries, executive reports, and documented recommendations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, reporting, and documented follow-up.

Curriculum & Assessment

• Oversee curriculum implementation and instructional consistency across programs.
• Analyze course-level and program-level assessment data to support instructional quality and student learning outcomes.
• Prepare reports and recommendations aligned with accreditation and institutional standards.
• Support curriculum review cycles and academic quality initiatives as directed.

Faculty Leadership & Performance

• Lead faculty onboarding, training, evaluation, and ongoing professional development.
• Address faculty performance concerns using established policies, coaching strategies, and documented corrective actions.
• Provide guidance and support to faculty and program leaders while maintaining accountability to institutional standards.

Academic Scheduling & Resource Management

• Develop and manage academic schedules across programs and academic terms.
• Ensure appropriate faculty assignments and coverage in compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts efficiently and within established guidelines.

Accreditation & Compliance

• Support institutional and programmatic accreditation activities, including self-studies, documentation, and site visit preparation.
• Ensure academic practices align with accreditor expectations, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies.
• Identify compliance risks and escalate policy exceptions appropriately.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as an operational liaison between faculty, program leadership, and senior academic administration.
• Deliver leadership directives clearly, professionally, and consistently.
• Participate in academic committees, policy implementation efforts, and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (Ed.D., Ph.D., DNP, or equivalent) in Education, Nursing, Allied Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive academic leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience in operational academic leadership, including curriculum execution, faculty management, and academic scheduling.
• Proven ability to produce academic reports, data analyses, and written recommendations.
• Experience supporting or leading accreditation activities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple campuses and departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in private post-secondary or career-focused higher education environments.
• Direct experience with healthcare or allied health programs (e.g., VN, BSN, MSN, OTA, MSOT).
• Experience managing physical campus operations or multi-site academic teams.
• Demonstrated success implementing change within established policy frameworks.
• $90,000-$110,000/yr. Compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Conditions of Employment:

• A job-related assessment may be required during the interview process.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be physically present in the office (unless otherwise noted).
• Employment verification will be conducted to validate work experience per accreditation standards.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• Official transcripts are required prior to hire. Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service to determine U.S. degree equivalency and applicable subject-area coursework.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain work authorization throughout employment. Stanbridge University does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment:

• Standard office, classroom, lab, or clinical setting.
• Duties are typically performed while sitting at a desk or computer workstation.
• May include time spent in skills labs or bedside environments as required by the program.
• Subject to frequent interruptions, noise from talking or office equipment, and demanding timelines.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly sits for extended periods.
• Physical ability to perform program- or department-related duties.
• Proficient in using electronic keyboards and office equipment.
• Effective verbal communication via phone and in person.
• Ability to read fine print, operate computers, and understand voices clearly.
• Able to lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing 10–25 pounds as needed.

Employee Benefits:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Exciting university events
• Seasonal motivational health and wellness challenges
• Work/Life Balance initiatives
• Onsite wellness program / Staff Chiropractor
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Institutional Values:

• Diversity and Inclusion: Stanbridge University’s motto, “Strength through Diversity,” reflects our deep commitment to honoring the diverse backgrounds of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding communities. We strive to build an inclusive learning environment and uphold anti-discrimination practices in all aspects of university life.
• Innovation and Technology: We embrace cutting-edge technology to enhance student learning through interactive, hands-on experiences, including virtual reality and simulation labs—ensuring students are prepared for the demands of modern healthcare practice.
• Community Engagement: Through initiatives such as Stanbridge outREACH, students are empowered to give back to local and global communities, cultivating compassion, civic responsibility, and social awareness.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Stanbridge University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.