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Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Civil Rights, the Assistant Director of Education, Prevention and Resources will lead the Education, Prevention & Resources (EPR) Program within the Office. The Assistant Director will build and oversee a team to lead the University’s comprehensive education, prevention, outreach, engagement, and awareness functions for civil rights, nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. The Assistant Director will work closely with OCR leadership to create and provide presentations, workshops, professional development, and other informational resources to students, faculty, and staff; conduct outreach initiatives; and support compliance through education designed to prevent discrimination and harassment. Additionally, the Assistant Director will provide strategic leadership for university-wide training initiatives, prevention programming, policy awareness efforts, climate improvement strategies, and stakeholder engagement activities across Rutgers’ four chancellor-led units.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive civil rights training framework.
- Ensure all civil rights training programs, education materials and awareness campaigns comply with legal requirements, policy obligations, and best practices.
- Ensure the university provides training programs and education materials to comply with Title IX, Clery, VAWA, Title VI, Title VII, ADA and related civil rights laws and policies.
- Ensure all civil rights training programs, education materials and awareness campaigns comply with legal requirements, policy obligations, and best practices.
- Work closely with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and ADA colleagues to provide up to date protected class-based misconduct policy awareness training for the University community.
- Develop online learning modules, toolkits, presentations, and campaigns.
- Work with student affairs, human resources, academic affairs, schools, and departments to address community concerns related to preventing or responding to misconduct in their environments.
- Build partnerships across academic and administrative units.
- Coordinate awareness campaigns, workshops, and observances.
- Develop outreach strategies tailored to the four Chancellor-Led Units.
Assessment, Data Analytics, and Compliance Reporting
- Establish measurable learning outcomes and program effectiveness metrics.
- Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms to track participation, completion rates, outreach activities, and educational impact.
- Analyze climate assessment data, complaint trends, and training outcomes to identify institutional risks and opportunities.
- Prepare annual reports and executive summaries regarding training compliance, prevention initiatives, outreach efforts, and program effectiveness.
- Provide strategic recommendations to University leadership based on quantitative and qualitative data.
- Lead university-wide prevention strategies.
- Utilize climate surveys, complaint data, and stakeholder feedback to identify trends.
- Consult with campus leaders regarding climate concerns and targeted interventions.
- Lead, supervise, mentor, and evaluate direct reports.
- Manage budgets, training platforms, and vendor relationships.
- Monitor key performance indicators and operational effectiveness.
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Seven years of progressively responsible experience.
- Two years of supervisory experience.
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Knowledge of Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA, Section 504, NJLAD, and related laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and delivering online and in-person training programs.
- Knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design methodologies, learning assessment practices, and digital educational technologies.
- Experience developing multimedia educational content, presentations, and online learning resources for diverse audiences.
- A strong track record of collaboration, engagement, and forging relationships across an organization.
- Exceptional critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
- An understanding of intersectionality, identity, and trauma-informed principles and practices.
- Experience in higher education or a large, decentralized organization.
- Experience working with climate assessments and data-driven prevention initiatives.
- Experience using instructional design and e-learning development platforms such as Articulate Rise 360, Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, or comparable technologies.
- Experience developing professional learning materials using PowerPoint, Canva, video production tools, graphic design applications, and digital engagement platforms.
- Experience managing enterprise learning management systems (LMS) and online training delivery platforms.
- Knowledge of web accessibility standards and accessibility requirements for digital educational content.
- Experience creating data dashboards and utilizing learning analytics to evaluate educational effectiveness.
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have at least seven years of progressively responsible experience, along with two years of supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Position Details
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Civil Rights, the Assistant Director of Education, Prevention and Resources will lead the Education, Prevention & Resources (EPR) Program within the Office. The Assistant Director will build and oversee a team to lead the University’s comprehensive education, prevention, outreach, engagement, and awareness functions for civil rights, nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. The Assistant Director will work closely with OCR leadership to create and provide presentations, workshops, professional development, and other informational resources to students, faculty, and staff; conduct outreach initiatives; and support compliance through education designed to prevent discrimination and harassment. Additionally, the Assistant Director will provide strategic leadership for university-wide training initiatives, prevention programming, policy awareness efforts, climate improvement strategies, and stakeholder engagement activities across Rutgers’ four chancellor-led units.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive civil rights training framework.
- Ensure all civil rights training programs, education materials and awareness campaigns comply with legal requirements, policy obligations, and best practices.
- Ensure the university provides training programs and education materials to comply with Title IX, Clery, VAWA, Title VI, Title VII, ADA and related civil rights laws and policies.
- Ensure all civil rights training programs, education materials and awareness campaigns comply with legal requirements, policy obligations, and best practices.
- Work closely with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and ADA colleagues to provide up to date protected class-based misconduct policy awareness training for the University community.
- Develop online learning modules, toolkits, presentations, and campaigns.
- Work with student affairs, human resources, academic affairs, schools, and departments to address community concerns related to preventing or responding to misconduct in their environments.
- Build partnerships across academic and administrative units.
- Coordinate awareness campaigns, workshops, and observances.
- Develop outreach strategies tailored to the four Chancellor-Led Units.
Assessment, Data Analytics, and Compliance Reporting
- Establish measurable learning outcomes and program effectiveness metrics.
- Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms to track participation, completion rates, outreach activities, and educational impact.
- Analyze climate assessment data, complaint trends, and training outcomes to identify institutional risks and opportunities.
- Prepare annual reports and executive summaries regarding training compliance, prevention initiatives, outreach efforts, and program effectiveness.
- Provide strategic recommendations to University leadership based on quantitative and qualitative data.
- Lead university-wide prevention strategies.
- Utilize climate surveys, complaint data, and stakeholder feedback to identify trends.
- Consult with campus leaders regarding climate concerns and targeted interventions.
- Lead, supervise, mentor, and evaluate direct reports.
- Manage budgets, training platforms, and vendor relationships.
- Monitor key performance indicators and operational effectiveness.
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Seven years of progressively responsible experience.
- Two years of supervisory experience.
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Knowledge of Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA, Section 504, NJLAD, and related laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and delivering online and in-person training programs.
- Knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design methodologies, learning assessment practices, and digital educational technologies.
- Experience developing multimedia educational content, presentations, and online learning resources for diverse audiences.
- A strong track record of collaboration, engagement, and forging relationships across an organization.
- Exceptional critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
- An understanding of intersectionality, identity, and trauma-informed principles and practices.
- Experience in higher education or a large, decentralized organization.
- Experience working with climate assessments and data-driven prevention initiatives.
- Experience using instructional design and e-learning development platforms such as Articulate Rise 360, Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, or comparable technologies.
- Experience developing professional learning materials using PowerPoint, Canva, video production tools, graphic design applications, and digital engagement platforms.
- Experience managing enterprise learning management systems (LMS) and online training delivery platforms.
- Knowledge of web accessibility standards and accessibility requirements for digital educational content.
- Experience creating data dashboards and utilizing learning analytics to evaluate educational effectiveness.
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have at least seven years of progressively responsible experience, along with two years of supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of education jobs.
- Master's degree in education, curriculum and instruction, or a related field
- 5 or more years of classroom teaching and instructional leadership experience
- Experience designing and implementing K-12 or adult learning curricula
- State administrator license or educational leadership certification where required
- Demonstrated ability to lead professional development and coach educators
- Proficiency with learning management systems and student data platforms
Tips for Your Director of Education Job Search
Align your resume to accountability metrics
Director of education postings consistently ask for measurable outcomes. Reframe your experience around student achievement gains, program completion rates, or staff development results, not just responsibilities. Hiring committees want evidence your leadership moved the needle.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of education openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your credentials to the sector
K-12 districts often require a state administrator license or principal certification, while nonprofits and ed-tech companies prioritize curriculum design experience or instructional coaching credentials. Check the job description carefully and lead with the credential that sector values most.
Target organizations mid-strategic-planning cycle
School districts and nonprofits frequently open director of education roles when they launch a new academic initiative or multi-year improvement plan. Search for organizations that recently announced curriculum overhauls or grant awards, as those postings tend to surface quickly and close fast.
Prepare a teaching philosophy for panel interviews
Most director of education interviews include a panel with academic staff, HR, and senior leadership. Expect to present your instructional philosophy and walk through a real program you built or improved. Bring data on outcomes and be ready to discuss how you coached resistant staff.
Negotiate your professional development budget
Beyond base compensation, director of education roles often include discretionary budgets for conferences, coaching certifications, and curriculum materials. Ask specifically about these in the offer stage, since they signal how much autonomy you'll have and directly affect your team's performance.
Director of Education Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of educations?
The companies hiring the most director of educations right now include Your Health Organization, Lipscomb University, and UEI College, with the largest share of openings in Texas, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. School districts, nonprofit education organizations, and ed-tech companies collectively account for the largest share of active postings.
How many director of education jobs are remote?
About 44% of director of education openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for flexible work in this field. Roles focused on instructional design, curriculum development, and ed-tech program management tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions requiring direct supervision of school staff or in-person professional development are typically on-site.
How do you become a director of education?
Start by building several years of classroom teaching experience, then move into instructional coaching, department leadership, or curriculum coordination roles. Earn a master's degree in education leadership or curriculum and instruction if you don't already have one. Many districts and organizations also require a state administrator license, so check the credentialing requirements in your target sector and state before applying.
Can you get a director of education job without direct experience?
Moving into a director of education role without prior administrative experience is possible if you've led curriculum projects, coached peers, or managed education programs in a formal capacity. Emphasize any work where you influenced instruction at scale rather than in a single classroom. Some ed-tech companies and nonprofits are more open to candidates from adjacent fields like instructional design or corporate training, especially for program director roles.
What does the director of education interview process look like?
Most director of education interviews involve an initial screening call with HR, followed by a panel interview with academic leadership, department heads, and sometimes board members or community representatives. Candidates are frequently asked to present a sample curriculum plan, a professional development strategy, or a data-driven program review. A second round with senior leadership or a site visit is common before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to director of education jobs?
You can find and apply to director of education jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from school districts, nonprofits, higher education institutions, and ed-tech companies across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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