Job Description

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Anderson College is one of Canada's oldest colleges, having opened our first location in 1885. We have trained more than 100,000 students over a 137-year history and have been an empowering partner for students overcoming career challenges and transitioning to the next phase of their lives.

With ten locations in Ontario, we are recognized for our high-caliber faculty, hands-on, real-life career training, and supportive culture. At Anderson College, we are more than our century-old history, our programs, and state-of-the-art facilities; we are a team of caring individuals, deeply committed to helping our students become skillful, confident, and in-demand employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Director of Education (DoE) for Anderson College's campus in Brampton, Ontario. The DoE will manage faculty staff and be responsible for maintaining a positive student experience, as well as compliance with the Private Career College Act and other MCU requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Managing faculty staff from the hiring process through supervision, evaluation and development Developing departmental goals and measurements to ensure efficient and effective departmental performance Ensuring that all staff meet corporate standards with respect to curriculum, program delivery, and Ministry procedures Co-ordinating the development of programs of study, course descriptions, class schedules and syllabi, selection and timely acquisition of academic equipment, supplies and textbooks, ensuring there are adequate faculty and facilities to accommodate students' needs Assisting in all accreditation processes and applications, including coordination of accreditation visits Contributing to the strategic planning process, recommending short and long-term training plans/objectives Investigating and making recommendations to the Campus Director on issues related to curriculum, student, and employee relations Providing leadership to Instructors, motivating staff to participate in company's objectives and continuously inform and train staff of changes or new directions Establishing regular staff meetings to ensure communication, feedback, and maintenance of productive work processes Managing student attendance and progress as per regulatory and legal requirements Achieving and maintaining budgeted retention rates and balancing attrition rates Addressing student issues/complaints according to complaint procedures Ensuring student files are accurately maintained as per regulatory and legal requirements Participating in new student orientation, student appreciation events and exit interviews. Assisting with evaluations of student grades and attendance Co-ordinating the development of programs of study, course descriptions, class schedules, syllabus for each class, selection and timely acquisition of textbooks and related academic equipment and supplies and ensuring there are adequate faculty and facilities to accommodate the needs of the students Scheduling faculty in accordance with experience and accreditation standards Assisting in all accreditation processes and applications, including coordination of accreditation visits Encouraging business growth through liaisons with external agencies such as government, corporate and community organizations Contributing to the strategic planning process, recommending short and long-term training plans/objectives Investigating and making recommendations to the Campus Director on issues related to curriculum, student and employee relations

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Excellent customer service skills Proven ability to set and achieve goals Excellent written and verbal communication skills

EXPERIENCE:

Degree in education/education administration preferred Business management experience preferred Previous experience in DoE role and/or private post-secondary sector considered an asset
Applications from people with disabilities are welcomed and encouraged. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Anderson College is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the College. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with Anderson College. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-26
Expected start date: 2025-09-02