Education Program Director
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Lead learning programs from strategy through results
Education Program Director Jobs
Find education program director jobs overseeing curriculum, staff, partnerships, budgets, access and program quality.
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Roles found across mission-driven organizations
Learning Programs Director
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
Academic Program Director
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Youth Education Director
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
Education Initiatives Manager
Lead priorities, coordinate stakeholders and translate organizational goals into responsible action.
Director of Teaching and Learning
Build reliable programs, communication and systems that help people and missions succeed.
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What to evaluate before applying
Titles vary across education nonprofits, schools, colleges, museums, foundations and community programs. Read the responsibilities carefully and compare reporting relationships, decision authority, team size, resources and the outcomes expected during the first year.
- Experience with program and curriculum strategy
- Experience with educator and staff leadership
- Experience with school, family and community partnerships
- Experience with budgeting, evaluation and continuous improvement
1. Scope
Understand ownership and priorities.
2. Evidence
Prepare relevant accomplishments.
3. Mission
Connect experience to the work.
4. Questions
Assess support and expectations.
For employers
Reach professionals who understand this work
Describe the mission, actual responsibilities, reporting structure, compensation, location expectations and measures of success. Specific postings help qualified professionals recognize where they can contribute.
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- Program and curriculum strategy
- Educator and staff leadership
- School, family and community partnerships
- Budgeting, evaluation and continuous improvement
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Education Program Director Jobs on Foundation List
Director of Fund Development
A Full-time Job
Queen City Academy Charter school
Aug.
Director of Finance
A Full-time Job
Jackson County Mental Health Fund
Aug.
Executive Director
A Full-time Job
Lena Park Community Development Corporation
Aug.
Grants Manager
A Full-time Job
The Frick Art & Historical Center
Aug.
Vice President, People & Culture
A Full-time Job
Community Initiatives
Aug.
Grant Writer Associate
A Full-time Job
Triad Associates
Aug.
Texas Executive Director (Remote-based in Texas)
A Full-time Job
Teach Plus
Aug.
Associate Director of Finance
A Full-time Job
Confidential Nonprofit Organization
Aug.
Director of Finance
A Full-time Job
Chicago Family Health Center
Aug.
Regional Director of Philanthropy, Western Missouri
A Full-time Job
Gateway to Hope
Aug.
Director of Knowledge Management
A Full-time Job
CURE International
Aug.
Instructor & Program Manager
A Full-time Job
Pursuit
Aug.
Growth & Community Development Lead
A Full-time Job
Pursuit
Aug.
Executive Director
A Full-time Job
National Association of Hispanic Publications
Aug.
Senior Accounting and Budget Manager
A Full-time Job
Stand for Children
Aug.
Senior Manager, Marketing Strategy
A Full-time Job
Modern Language Association
Aug.
Director of Development
A Full-time Job
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Aug.
VP, Philanthropy
A Full-time Job
Housing Partnership Network
Aug.
CEO
A Full-time Job
The Ensemble Theatre
Aug.
Development Officer
A Full-time Job
All Stars Project, Inc.
Aug.
Civic Engagement Coordinator
A Full-time Job
Make the Road Michigan
Aug.
Executive Director
A Full-time Job
Center for Law and Education
Aug.
After-School Student Activities Lead
A Full-time Job
Methodist Children's Home
Aug.
Gift and Data Integrity Senior Specialist
A Full-time Job
Augsburg University
Aug.
Accounting Manager
A Full-time Job
Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium (SCELC)
Jul.
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
What types of organizations hire for education program director jobs?
Opportunities may be available with education nonprofits, schools, colleges, museums, foundations and community programs. The exact title and scope vary by organization.
How should candidates evaluate education program director jobs?
Compare the responsibilities, reporting relationship, authority, resources, location requirements and measures of success rather than relying on the title alone.
How can employers attract qualified candidates?
Use a clear title, explain the mission and priorities, publish compensation and location expectations, and describe what successful work will look like.