Campus Executive Director
Summary
Leads a career-focused college campus, overseeing finances, accreditation, academics, and student outcomes while driving growth and compliance across multiple locations.
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At Cotulla Education, home to the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Centura College, Tidewater Tech, and American Lineman College, we are dedicated to transforming lives through hands-on, career-focused education. Our mission is to empower students to achieve their professional dreams in high-demand fields like aviation, healthcare, information technology, and skilled trades. With experienced faculty providing personalized support, our graduates emerge as future leaders ready to make a significant impact in their communities. Join us in shaping the careers of those who will build and maintain our world and embark on a transformative journey towards a fulfilling career.
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Lead a Campus. Drive the Mission. Deliver Results.
The Campus Executive Director is the senior-most leader on campus, responsible for total campus performance—including revenue generation, P&L management, accreditation compliance, academic quality, enrollment and student outcomes, and operational execution. This role requires a seasoned executive with deep experience in private, for-profit, career-focused, or trade/technical education and a proven ability to drive results through people, process, and strategy.
What This Role Is
A high-impact executive leadership position overseeing all major campus functions—Admissions, Academics, Student Services, Operations, and Compliance. You will set direction, develop leaders, and ensure the campus achieves its financial, operational, and student-success goals.
Core Responsibilities
Strategic, Operational & Financial Leadership
- Own campus P&L, revenue, budget management, expense control, and EBITDA contribution
- Develop and execute strategic growth plans aligned with organizational goals
- Lead cross-functional teams to meet enrollment, retention, and placement outcomes
Academic Quality & Accreditation
- Ensure full compliance with accrediting bodies, state regulators, and federal requirements
- Prepare for and lead accreditation visits, audits, and reporting activities
People Leadership & Culture
- Lead, coach, and develop department heads across Admissions, Academics, Student Services, and Operations
- Build a high-performance, inclusive, mission-driven culture
- Set clear expectations and hold teams accountable to results
Community, Industry, & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build relationships with employers, community leaders, and advisory boards
- Represent the campus as its senior executive leader
Data-Driven Performance Management
- Leverage reporting tools and KPIs to assess performance and drive continuous improvement
- Translate insights into actionable strategies that move the campus forward
Required Qualifications
(To be considered, applicants must meet all requirements.)
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master's preferred
- 7–10+ years of senior leadership experience in post-secondary education
- Experience in private, for-profit, career-focused, or trade/technical education settings
- Direct oversight of campus-level operations, including Admissions, Academics, Student Services, and Compliance
- Proven success managing revenue, P&L, budgeting, and financial performance
- Demonstrated history of improving student outcomes (retention, graduation, placement)
- Experience with accreditation standards and regulatory compliance
- Superb interpersonal, communication, analytical, and strategic planning skills
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: $120,000–$150,000 base + performance bonus
- Relocation assistance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance; Life Insurance; Paid Parental Leave
- PTO, EAP, Tuition Reimbursement
Lead Boldly. Inspire Daily. Change Lives.
If you have a proven track record leading campus operations and are ready to elevate performance and impact student success, we invite you to apply for the role of Campus Executive Director.
Cotulla Education is a proud equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes to the success of our company and are dedicated to fostering a culture of respect, equity, and inclusion.