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Work at ACE

A place for your passion.

Want to Make a Difference
Through Your Work?

As a company committed to doing good, ACE is a workplace where you can ignite your passion for doing good. We are not only dedicated to creating success for our students, but also for our employees. We offer opportunities at many career levels, whether this is your first job, you’re looking for a mid-level position or you want to embark on your next professorship. We aim to be innovative and promote a healthy work-life balance.

Voted One of the Best Places To Work in the USA

For six consecutive years, American College of Education has been named one of the 125 Best Places to Work in Indiana. In 2023, we were named a Top Workplace in the USA.

Top Workplaces Cultural Awards 2024

“Energage takes us and our employee engagement to the next level. I love drilling into the data and being able to see year-over-year growth. It also helped us uncover problems in our employee experience that we otherwise wouldn’t have been aware of.”

Natalie Pelham
Vice President of HR at American College of Education


Our Values

Serve. Lead. Achieve.

We’re passionate

Everything we touch should radiate with our excitement to offer students a chance at more fulfilling lives and careers.

Empathy is at our core

The lives of our students are complex and vastly different, so we try our best to feel and understand their needs as if they were our own.

We’re responsible for our communities

Changing the world isn’t a spectator sport — people need to actually rise to the occasion. And at American College of Education, we do just that.

Innovation fuels us

Online education is becoming more competitive by the day. For us to offer students the best education possible, we can’t just “keep up.” We have to stay ahead.

We have high standards

We don’t cut corners, and we always remember that we created this college to empower our students.

Our students are human

Students navigate an online education space full of convoluted language and over-promises. Our role is to remember they’re real people and to work in their best interests.


Benefits at ACE

You deserve more than just a paycheck, which is why we give our employees generous benefits packages.

  • Generous PTO
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Affordable medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Pharmacy benefits
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Wellness program
  • And more!

Why Employees Love Us

Don’t just take our word for it. Hear from employees themselves.

Karen Cross

Karen Cross

Sr Enrollment Counselor II

“I have been in the higher education field as an Enrollment Counselor for about 15 years, and almost 6 years of those years have been here at ACE. ACE is by far the best place I have ever worked and I honestly love my job for two major reasons. The first reason is that ACE truly puts students first and I am proud to stand behind and support every aspect of this college. The second reason is that I feel valued here, my ideas and suggestions are received and often put into place. ACE’s leaders, across all departments are what all industries are looking for. They are transformative leaders who create an environment of trust, appreciation, and success for each individual staff, for the many teams within various departments, and for the college as a whole.”

Bianca Stakes

Bianca Stakes

Marketing Content and Communications Specialist

“Working at ACE is a special balance of excellence, service, and fun. We actively take steps as an organization and unified front to develop as employees, and this directly strengthens our unwavering commitment to providing an affordable, flexible, and high-quality education. This dedication sparks action in our students and communities to make the world a better place.”

Marsha J. Phelps, MBA, EdD

Marsha J. Phelps, MBA, EdD

Senior Core Faculty, Department of Educational Leadership

“As a faculty member at ACE, I take great joy in functioning as a positive and vital force within our societal framework. I am excited daily by the thought that our core values—values that guide our actions 24/7—have the potential to exponentially enhance the quality of life for students everywhere.”

Sandra Quiatkowski

Sandra Quiatkowski

Director, ACE Library

“I truly love my job at ACE! Out of all of the companies and institutions where I have held a position, this is my absolute favorite place to work. ACE provides opportunities for growth and development, as well as encouraging me to use my prior knowledge and experience to do my very best. I feel that my opinions and ideas are valued.”

Is ACE the Place For You?

Current Job Openings


Application FAQs

How do I know if my application was received?

Once you’ve applied online, you will receive a system-generated confirmation email stating that your application was successfully submitted. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to every candidate.

Are internships available?

Yes! Contact Human Resources at [email protected] for specific details. 

Who should I contact if I have additional questions?

Email Human Resources at [email protected].

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