Campus President & Director of Education

Campus President & Director of Education

American Institute, founded in 1924 as the Hartford Secretarial School, provides hands-on training for careers in the world of business, legal, allied healthcare, diagnostic medical sonography, and information technology. Recognizing our single, well-defined teaching mission : reflecting job market demands with flexibility in identifying and incorporating new programs to give our graduates an edge in today's competitive job market.

The Campus President and Director of Education is responsible for providing visionary leadership and strategic direction to ensure the effective operation, growth, and academic excellence of our hybrid higher education institution. This role oversees and directs academic programs, student services, and administrative functions to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment. This position will develop and implement innovative educational strategies that integrate both online and on-campus learning experiences to meet the diverse needs of our student body.

This position works in close collaboration with faculty, staff, and external partners across multiple campuses to ensure delivery of high-quality, accessible, and affordable education. Serving as a multiple campus leader, this role is instrumental in advancing the institution's mission to promote student success, lifelong learning, and an inclusive educational environment. This position provides strategic oversight and coordination among campus teams, fostering alignment in academic programming, student services, and community engagement initiatives to ensure consistency and excellence across all assigned locations.

What you'll do :

• Strategic Leadership : Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to ensure the effective operation and growth of multiple campuses within the institution.
• Academic Oversight : Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of academic programs across multiple campuses to ensure they meet high standards of quality and relevance.
• Innovative Education Strategies : Lead the integration of innovative educational strategies across multiple campuses that integrate both online and on-campus learning experiences.
• Student Services Management : Promotes student success through management of student services, including admissions, advising, and support services across multiple campuses, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Attends Admissions and occasionally other departmental meetings to provide expertise.
• Faculty Collaboration : Work closely with faculty across campuses to promote professional development, instructional excellence, and curriculum innovation. Provide direct supervision and support to assigned campus leadership ensuring alignment with institutional goals and fostering leadership development within campus teams.
• Administrative Functions : Oversee and accountable for administrative functions across multiple campuses, including budgeting, resource allocation, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Conduct student evaluations, instructor performance reviews, and periodic evaluations of equipment, course content, and general school operations.
• Partnership Development : Establish and maintain relationships with external partners, including educational institutions, community organizations, and industry stakeholders on behalf of all campuses assigned.
• Mission Advancement : Advance the institution's mission of providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality education for all students across multiple campuses.
• Guidance and Training : Provide guidance and training for campus director leadership positions as needed regarding training, mentorship, best practices, etc. Travel to other campuses as needed to provide support for campus management teams.
• Policy Development : Collaborate with corporate office teams to support the development of policies & procedures that reflect best practices and meet the needs of multiple campuses.
• Promote Student Success : Implement initiatives to enhance student success, retention, and graduation rates. Develop and publish class schedules, review reports, and advise students on academic and attendance matters.
• Budget Management : Manage campus operations including budget and expenses within thresholds and develop cost-effective measures across assigned campuses.
• Inclusive Environment : Foster an inclusive and supportive educational environment within assigned campuses promoting diversity, and inclusion.
• Compliance and Goal Achievement : Ensure adherence to federal, state, and accrediting body regulations, communicate compliance requirements, and collaborate with the online management team to achieve organizational goals in student satisfaction, retention, placement, graduation rates, and academic progress.
• Lead with Care : Lead, coach, and develop team members across assigned campuses, fostering a culture of wellness, recognition, and engagement. Meet regularly with direct reports in one-on-one and group settings to provide feedback and cultivate / maintain a positive work culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned : Support additional initiatives and responsibilities as needed to ensure success of the institution and its campuses.

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Compensation Range : $180,000 - $190,000 USD

Our Core Values :

Caring We believe every student has the potential to be successful in a rewarding career, with the right support. We partner with you from your first day of classes through your search for a job after graduation.

Respect We view everyone who enters American Institute as a productive adult who deserves respect and the opportunity to excel. Our staff and instructors are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and realize your potential.

Service American Institute is committed to the professional and academic success of each student by actively seeking opportunities to provide service both within the campus as well as within the surrounding community.

Integrity We look forward, not backward. No matter where you come from or what obstacles you've faced in the past, we believe your future is yours to create.

Accountability When you commit to us, we commit to you. When you walk into American Institute, we focus on helping you continue to move forward, so you can create the life you want to live.

Innovation We know that the sooner you have the knowledge and skills you need to begin your career, the sooner you can become successful. American Institute offers focused, practical training that gets you out of the classroom and on your way faster than you thought possible.