Campus Executive Director

• Directly manage the Director of Education while maintaining accountability for academic quality, instructional excellence, and student learning outcomes.
• Champion a student-centered learning environment that promotes engagement, persistence, graduation, and career readiness.
• Ensure compliance with accrediting agencies, state regulators, Title IV, Title IX, and all institutional policies.
• Lead accreditation visits, audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory reporting.
• Partner with academic leadership to ensure curriculum, instructional delivery, and academic resources remain aligned with employer and student needs.

Team Leadership & Matrix Collaboration

• Directly lead, coach, and develop the campus leadership team across Academics, Admissions, Student Financial Services, Student & Career Success, and Compliance.
• Build and sustain a high-performing, mission-driven culture centered on accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and exceptional student service.
• Recruit, develop, and retain campus leaders while building a strong succession pipeline for critical leadership positions.
• Establish clear performance expectations, provide ongoing coaching and feedback, and hold leaders accountable for achieving campus and organizational objectives.
• Partner effectively with Corporate functional leaders through a matrix leadership structure to ensure alignment with institutional standards, initiatives, and best practices.
• Lead organizational change initiatives while fostering employee engagement, adaptability, and operational excellence.

Community, Industry & Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent the campus as the senior executive leader within the community.
• Develop strategic partnerships with employers, workforce agencies, military organizations, secondary schools, community leaders, and advisory boards.
• Strengthen employer relationships to support graduate placement, curriculum relevance, and workforce development initiatives.
• Promote the Centura mission and reputation throughout the communities served

Data-Driven Performance Management

• Leverage dashboards, KPIs, and operational reporting to evaluate campus performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Translate business insights into actionable strategies that improve enrollment, student outcomes, employee performance, and financial results.
• Monitor organizational health and proactively address emerging trends and challenges.
• Regularly communicate campus performance, strategic initiatives, and business results to executive leadership.

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Must have at least five (5) 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.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree
• Experience in Admissions
• Experience with Anthology or other Student Information Systems (SIS) preferred.

What We Offer 

In addition to a competitive salary range up to $140,000, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

• 401(k) and Matching: Secure your future with our competitive retirement savings plan.  
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy Health, Dental, and Vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.  
• Life Insurance: Peace of mind with life insurance options.  
• Parental Leave: Support for new parents during important life transitions.  
• Paid Time Off: Recharge with paid time off to promote work-life balance.  
• Retirement Plan: Additional options to help you save for retirement.  
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to resources for personal and professional support.  
• Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with financial support for further education.  

We are committed to providing a rewarding compensation package that supports both your professional growth and personal well-being.