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Aviation Institute of Maintenance · 1 day ago

Campus Executive Director

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$130K/yr - $130K/yr

7+ years exp

The Aviation Institute of Maintenance is a leading institution in aviation maintenance education, committed to training skilled technicians. The Campus Executive Director will oversee all campus operations, ensuring academic quality and financial performance while leading a team dedicated to student success.

EducationHigher EducationTraining

Responsibilities

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

Ensure full compliance with accrediting bodies, state regulators, and federal requirements

Prepare for and lead accreditation visits, audits, and reporting activities

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

Build relationships with employers, community leaders, and advisory boards

Represent the campus as its senior executive leader

Leverage reporting tools and KPIs to assess performance and drive continuous improvement

Translate insights into actionable strategies that move the campus forward

Qualification

Senior leadership experienceP&L managementAccreditation complianceStrategic planningBudget managementStudent outcomes improvementCross-functional team leadershipAnalytical skillsPeople leadershipInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills