Southern Careers Institute · 5 hours ago
Vice President of Education
Austin, TX 78744, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expSouthern Careers Institute is seeking a Vice President of Education (VPE) to provide strategic and operational leadership for all academic functions across eight campus locations. The VPE will ensure instructional excellence, regulatory compliance, and positive student outcomes while overseeing curriculum quality and faculty management.
EducationTrainingVocational Education
Responsibilities
Provide vision, leadership, and oversight for all academic programs across eight campuses
Ensure programs align with workforce needs, licensure requirements, and employer expectations
Lead academic strategic planning, including program expansion, modification, and teach-out planning
Establish and monitor key academic performance indicators (retention, completion, licensure pass rates, placement)
Oversee faculty recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, development, and retention
Ensure consistent instructional quality and delivery across all locations
Implement faculty training aligned with adult learning principles and career education best practices
Collaborate with HR on performance management, corrective action, and workforce planning
Ensure curriculum is current, standardized where appropriate, and aligned with industry standards
Oversee curriculum development, revision, and approval processes
Ensure effective instructional delivery across modalities (on-ground, hybrid, online if applicable)
Promote innovation in teaching, assessment, and student engagement
Serve as the primary academic leader for accreditation activities (institutional and programmatic)
Ensure compliance with accreditor standards, state regulations, licensure boards, and federal requirements
Lead academic portions of self-studies, site visits, audits, and regulatory reporting
Partner with compliance and financial aid to ensure Title IV and state compliance
Partner with Campus Presidents/Directors to support academic operations and student success
Provide guidance to campus academic leaders (Deans, Directors of Education, Program Chairs)
Ensure consistent academic policies, grading standards, attendance, and academic integrity practices
Support enrollment and retention initiatives through academic readiness and student support strategies
Analyze academic and student outcome data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Lead corrective action plans for programs or campuses not meeting performance benchmarks
Champion a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement
Ensure student learning outcomes are measured, documented, and improved
Participate in academic budgeting, staffing models, and resource allocation
Ensure instructional resources and faculty staffing align with enrollment and outcomes
Balance academic quality with financial sustainability
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Education, Career & Technical Education, or related field (Doctorate preferred)
Minimum 7–10 years of progressive academic leadership experience, preferably in career training or multi-campus education
Demonstrated experience with accreditation and regulatory compliance
Strong understanding of adult learners and workforce-focused education
Proven ability to lead across multiple campuses
Preferred
Doctorate (EdD or PhD)
Experience with Title IV institutions and state workforce programs
Background in healthcare, skilled trades, IT, or other career education sectors
Company
Southern Careers Institute
Southern Careers Institute is a school in Austin.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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