Campus Executive Director
$110,000–$150,000 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States or Houston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Own overall business performance, including P&L accountability, revenue growth, budgeting, forecasting, operational efficiency, and long-term financial sustainability. Develop and execute strategic growth plans aligned with organizational priorities while leading campus leadership teams to achieve enrollment, retention, graduation, placement, and financial performance goals. Directly manage the Director of Education, coach campus leaders across Academics, Admissions, Student Financial Services, and Compliance, and build a high-performing, mission-driven culture. Ensure regulatory compliance with accrediting agencies, Title IV, and Title IX while representing the campus as the senior executive leader within the community. Drive measurable improvements in student outcomes and operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making and continuous process improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Must have at least seven (7) years of management experience in post-secondary education, preferably in private, for-profit, career-focused, or trade/technical settings
- Experience directly managing leaders across Admissions, Financial Aid, Student & Career Success, Compliance, and Education/Academics
- Demonstrated ownership of academic quality and the overall student academic experience
- Experience operating in a matrix organization — managing direct reports while maintaining strong dotted-line relationships with corporate functional leaders
- Proven success managing revenue, P&L, budgeting, and financial performance
- Demonstrated history of improving student outcomes (retention, graduation, placement)
- Working knowledge of Title IV, Title IX, and accreditation and regulatory compliance standards
- Ability to manage two campus locations, including regular travel between sites
- Superb interpersonal, communication, analytical, and strategic planning skills
- Ability and willingness to work outside of regular work shifts, including evenings and/or weekends as necessary or as requested by Supervisor
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree
- Experience in Admissions
- Experience with Anthology or other Student Information Systems (SIS) preferred
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