Director Education
Job Locations
US-MI-Canton
ID
2024-5352
Type
Regular
Overview
Manages and directs the Education department, provides students with a superior education and experience, and ensures UTI is compliant in regard to legal standards and accrediting bodies.
Responsibilities
Manage and direct the Education department by supervising daily operations; monitoring and controlling operating expense budget; building a strong and effective Education team; working with support department leaders and Admissions to support the campus and UTI vision; collaborating with industry contacts to ensure technically relevant programs; directing curriculum delivery and enhancements; and monitoring department metrics, taking corrective action when necessary.
Provide students with a superior experience and education by developing, training, guiding, and coaching Education Director Assistant, Education Managers, Technical Team Leaders, Chief Instructors and/or Instructors; directing staff activities; defining professionalism standards for staff and students; and communicating and counseling with students and parents.
Ensures UTI is legitimate in our operations by following the compliance related responsibilities for this position in the supplemental document.
Performs the obligations of a Campus Security Authority (CSA) including data collection and reporting under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act"
Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics.
Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education / Experience
Bachelor's Degree required, Business Administration or Management preferred
5 years leadership or management experience
Skills
Project Management and strategic thinking skills
Communication skills (verbal and written), presentation skills, and computer skills
People and leadership skills and abilities
Time management and organization skills, can adapt to a changing fast-paced environment
Problem solving and decision making skills, using good judgment and professionalism
Abilities
Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds or less throughout the workday
Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday
Must be able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, learn and reason for all of the workday
Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday.
Must be able to use a keyboard and do manual tasks for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday.
Occasional overnight travel.
Work Environment
Work is performed indoors in a climate controlled environment.
Work is infrequently performed near moving mechanical parts
Short periods of limited exposure to non-hazardous levels of dust, light welding fumes or airborne particles.
Universal Technical Institute is a proud Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion or belief, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, are encouraged to apply and will receive equal consideration based on merit, qualifications, and business need.
