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Campus Executive Director

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Jul 2026

About the role

Training Tomorrow's Technicians to Become Skilled, Employable and Essential. 

About Us – Big Changes, Better Benefits – Join us!

At Tidewater Tech, we are committed to helping adult students develop the skills necessary for meaningful entry-level careers. Founded in 1969, our institution is steeped in a tradition of career education and workforce development. As a leading educational provider in the trade industry, our programs, designed in collaboration with industry leaders, ensure that students are well-prepared for today’s workplace. With high academic standards and hands-on training, we create a learning environment that supports student success. At Tidewater Tech, we’re dedicated to shaping the next generation of skilled professionals.

CAMPUS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Tidewater Tech — Two Campus Locations

Lead the Campus. Drive the Mission. Deliver Results.

Business Purpose

The Campus Executive Director is responsible for the overall success and long-term performance of two Tidewater Tech campuses. As the senior executive leader for both locations, this role drives operational excellence, financial performance, academic quality, regulatory compliance, and student outcomes while ensuring each campus delivers on the institution's mission to prepare students for successful careers in the skilled trades.

Through strategic leadership, sound financial stewardship, data-driven decision making, and the development of high-performing leadership teams, the Campus Executive Director creates an environment where students, employees, and the institution thrive. Success is measured through sustainable enrollment growth, student retention and graduation, career placement outcomes, employee engagement, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and the overall health and culture of each campus.

Key Competencies:

Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute long-term business strategies that drive sustainable enrollment growth, operational excellence, and financial performance across both campuses.
Academic & Student Experience Leadership: Champion academic quality and the overall student experience by ensuring instructional excellence, student engagement, persistence, graduation, and career readiness.
High-Level Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with key industry partners, accrediting bodies, and community organizations to foster collaboration and support campus initiatives.
Broader Accountability: Lead the financial strategy for the campus, ensuring sustainable growth and efficient resource allocation to support long-term goals.
Decision-Making & Influence: Lead campus hiring decisions, shaping the organizational structure to meet strategic objectives, and ensuring staff performance aligns with campus goals.
Enhance Outcome Focus: Drive measurable improvements in student outcomes and operational efficiency, with accountability for key performance indicators such as graduation rates, job placement success, and campus financial performance.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic, Operational & Financial Leadership

Own overall business performance for both campuses, including P&L accountability, revenue growth, budgeting, forecasting, operational efficiency, and long-term financial sustainability.
Develop and execute strategic growth plans aligned with organizational priorities.
Develop enrollment forecasts and operational plans that align staffing, instructional capacity, and financial performance.
Lead campus leadership teams to achieve enrollment, retention, graduation, placement, and financial performance goals.
Drive operational excellence through continuous process improvement and effective resource allocation.
Oversee campus facilities, capital planning, and operational investments while evaluating future expansion opportunities.
Identify and mitigate operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational risks impacting campus performance