Campus Executive Director

Training Tomorrow's Technicians to Become Skilled, Employable and Essential. About Us - Big Changes, Better Benefits - Join Us Today! About Centura College Centura College is a premier provider of hands-on technical and career training, offering programs in Allied Health and Skilled Trades. We are passionate about preparing the next generation of skilled professionals by equipping students with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in rewarding careers. With flexible day and evening classes, real-world experience, and a supportive learning environment, Centura College is committed to making a difference in the lives of our students. Ready to inspire and guide future professionals? Apply today! Location: 7020 N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23518 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 the Centura Norfolk campus. As the senior executive leader, this role drives operational excellence, financial performance, academic quality, regulatory compliance, and student outcomes while ensuring the 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 the campus. Key Competencies: Strategic Leadership : Develop and execute long-term business strategies that drive sustainable enrollment growth, operational excellence, and financial performance. 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, 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 Academic Quality & Regulatory Compliance Directly manage the Director of Education while maintaining accountability for academic quality, instructional excellence, and student learning outcomes.…