Director, Excellence Center for Educator Learning (ExCEL)

Job Details

Job FamilyADMIN - Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC)Grade17Salary$81,298 - $101,622DepartmentSchool of EducationReports ToDean, School of EducationClosing DateJuly 2, 2026FLSA StatusExempt - Not Eligible for Overtime CompensationFirst Review DateApril 17, 2026

Position Overview

The Director of Excellence Center for Educator Learning (ExCEL) provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for a portfolio of educator preparation and professional learning programs within the School of Education (SOE). The position ensures all programs align with institutional goals and state standards while fostering high-quality, forward-thinking educator development. This is a Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) position for which an annual contract reflecting the base salary within the fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) will be issued after ratification by Miami Dade College's District Board of Trustees.

This is a temporary grant funded position contingent upon grant funding through September 30th, 2026.

This grant position will be eligible for participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) after 6 consecutive months of continuous employment.

What you will be doing

• Provides strategic leadership and oversight for all ExCEL programs, ensuring effective service delivery and alignment with institutional and state goals
• Plans, implements, and maintains program operations in compliance with Miami Dade College (MDC) and the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE)
• Develops and sustains partnerships with public, charter, and private schools, FLDOE, and community organizations to enhance collaboration and student opportunities
• Designs and leads recruitment and outreach initiatives in coordination with community relations staff, including public presentations and multimedia campaigns
• Manages student application and interview processes to ensure alignment with eligibility criteria and program expectations
• Supervises and supports ExCEL personnel, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous professional development
• Oversees data collection, monitoring, and reporting for the Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) and other programs to ensure accountability and regulatory compliance
• Prepares and submits performance and compliance reports to institutional and external stakeholders
• Writes and manages grant proposals to secure funding for program sustainability and growth
• Oversees certification-related documentation, including transcripts and Statements of Status of Eligibility, ensuring regulatory compliance
• Collaborates with faculty and college committees to implement curricular enhancements that reflect evolving best practices in educator preparation
• Maintains expert knowledge of state certification policies and serves as a thought partner in aligning program practices with evolving professional standards
• Represents SOE at relevant organizational meetings at the local, state, and national level
• Participates in School and College committees
• Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed

• Master's degree in Education or related field and four (4) years experience in a K-12 setting.
• Minimum of two (2) years administrative experience
• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
• Knowledge of office equipment and business practices
• Knowledge and proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
• Must possess excellent writing skills
• Possess excellent organizational, presentation, and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and management skills
• Ability to interact with departments within the College and to represent the College Provost in a highly professional manner
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.