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irector of Education – Shape the Future of Skilled Trades!

 

Are you a passionate, strategic leader ready to make a lasting impact on students’ lives? Join UTI as our Director of Education and lead a dedicated team committed to delivering an exceptional learning experience. In this role, you’ll oversee all aspects of the Education department, ensuring our students receive a high-quality education that prepares them for successful careers in the skilled trades.

 

You’ll drive academic excellence, foster student engagement, and ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to influence not just a department—but the future of the workforce.

 

If you're ready to lead with purpose and empower students to reach their full potential, we want to hear from you!

 

What We Offer:

$90,000 - $100,000Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campusesPaid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible, Holiday)Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 daysPaid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new babyCompetitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependentsPet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCAHealth Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment Responsibilities

Lead the daily operations of the Education department, ensuring budget control, program relevance, and alignment with UTI’s vision.

Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with Admissions, support departments, and industry partners to drive student success.

Guide and develop education leaders and instructors through training, coaching, and performance standards to deliver an exceptional student experience.

Monitor key performance metrics and take proactive corrective action to meet campus and departmental goals.

Ensure full compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and campus security standards, including responsibilities as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Foster a high-performance, engaged team culture by recognizing achievements, offering growth opportunities, and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Education / Experience

Bachelor’s Degree required in the areas of Education, Business Administration, or Management preferred5-10 years leadership or management experience

Skills

Project Management and strategic thinking skillsCommunication skills (verbal and written), presentation skills, and computer skillsPeople and leadership skills and abilitiesTime management and organization skills, can adapt to a changing fast-paced environmentProblem solving and decision making skills, using good judgment and professionalism

Abilities

Occasional overnight travel.

Work Environment

Work is performed indoors in a climate controlled environment.Work is infrequently performed near moving mechanical partsShort periods of limited exposure to non-hazardous levels of dust, light welding fumes or airborne particles.

It’s all about the reputation. 60 years of experience, trusted by 35+ industry leading brands, 16 campuses, 16 technical programs. But it’s not all about the numbers. Here at Universal Technical Institute and its family of schools, we care about YOU. We care about making a change in the lives of our employees and our students. We’re on a mission to expand our reach and increase our impact, one life at a time and that starts with yours...Come and be a part of our legacy!

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