Skilled Trades Education Training Manager

About the role

As our Skilled Trades Education Training Manager at Universal Technical Institute, you're a mentor, a coach, and the driving force behind our team of Instructors. You'll shape the future of our students and ensure they receive a top-tier, consistent education. This role is ideal for a natural leader who thrives on developing talent, fostering teamwork, and making a tangible impact on student success and our organization's goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Inspire: Manage the Education department, nurture your team, and champion their professional growth.
• Elevate Learning Experience: Partner with instructors to continuously enhance the quality and delivery of our programs.
• Be the Compliance Champion: Ensure our educational operations meet all legal and accreditation standards.
• Student Advocate & Problem Solver: Provide guidance to students, address challenges, and collaborate across departments for solutions.
• Build a High-Performing Team: Foster a motivated and engaged team through effective training, development, and recognition.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required (Bachelor's Degree preferred).
• 5 years of prior teaching and/or management experience in a transportation or STEM field.

Skills

• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and computer proficiency.
• Strong people management, leadership capabilities, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across departments and levels.
• Experience designing and delivering effective onboarding, cross-training programs, and instruction techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $75k - $85k per year.
• Weekends off.
• Paid training.
• Tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you and your immediate family at UTI and Concorde campuses.
• Competitive paid time off programs (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.
• 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 the first of the month following one full month of employment.