Director Education

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Long Beach, CA, USA
In-Office
100K-120K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Automotive • Other • Industrial
The Role
Leads campus education operations, supervises and develops faculty and staff, manages budgets, oversees curriculum delivery and student experience, ensures compliance with legal and accrediting standards, and fulfills Campus Security Authority duties. Builds a high-performing education team through training, communication, strategic thinking, and effective leadership.
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Overview

Are you an instructional leader passionate about shaping the future of technical education? Do you have a proven track record of driving academic excellence and student success in skilled trades programs?

We are looking for an experienced Director of Education to join our team at Universal Technical Institute! In this role, you will lead and support our faculty, oversee curriculum delivery, and ensure our students receive top-tier, hands-on training for high-demand careers in automotive, diesel, HVAC, welding, and more.


What We Offer:

  • $100K- $120K per year
  • Weekends OFF
  • Paid Training
  • Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
  • Paid 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 days
  • Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
  • Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
  • Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
  • Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completion of one full month of employment
Responsibilities
  • Lead the Education Revolution: Supervise daily operations, manage budgets, and build a stellar Education team.
  • Craft the Ultimate Student Experience: Develop, train, and inspire your team to deliver exceptional education and support.
  • Champion Compliance and Integrity: Ensure UTI's operations adhere to legal standards and accrediting bodies.
  • Be a Campus Hero: Fulfill Campus Security Authority (CSA) duties with diligence and care.
  • Build an All-Star Team: Establish and maintain a motivated, high-performing team through effective training and development.
Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Business Administration or Management preferred).
  • Experience: 5 years of leadership or management experience.
  • Project Management and strategic thinking prowess.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong people and leadership abilities.
  • Time management, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.


About Us

It’s all about reputation. 60 years of experience, trusted by 35+ industry-leading brands, 16 campuses, and 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 are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of our employees and 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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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Business Administration or Management degree preferred
  • Five years of leadership or management experience
  • Project management and strategic thinking skills
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Strong people and leadership abilities
  • Time management, adaptability, and problem-solving skills
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The Company
4,100 Employees
Year Founded: 1965

What We Do

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is an educational institution and technical trade school offering hands-on career training in automotive, diesel, welding, HVACR, aviation maintenance, and other specialized trades. Its programs emphasize practical laboratory learning with industry-relevant tools and equipment, preparing students to pursue entry-level technician careers in transportation, skilled trades, industrial maintenance, robotics, and related technical fields and workforce pathways across diverse industries.

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