Collision Technical Instructor

Universal Technical Institute; Robbinsville Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. seeks an instructor to deliver manufacturer-specific technical courses to dealer personnel and students across locations.

You will coach, apply technical expertise, and create structured opportunities for learners to build proficiency while collaborating with OEMs on curriculum updates and participating in Train-the-Trainer events. In this role, you will organize lessons, evaluate progress, advise at-risk students, and coordinate with leadership on training

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience as a manufacturer-specific technician or instructor preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to design engaging instructional content for diverse learners.
• Ability to build rapport with students and partners.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver clear learning objectives and well-paced lessons.
• Test and evaluate student performance.
• Counsel at-risk students using proper documentation.
• Coordinate training with UTI and OEM leadership.
• Support recruitment and placement of MSAT students.
• Develop curriculum with OEMs and service manuals.
• Deliver curriculum through multimedia methods.
• Supervise labs to ensure participation and safety.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Student counseling

Curriculum development

Adapt teaching to diverse learning

Customer relationships

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Safety and compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical education or manufacturer training

5 years experience as manufacturer tech or instructor

Job description

Position Overview

The instructor provides manufacturer specific technical courses to third party personnel at various locations. In this role, the instructor provides coaching, technical expertise, and encouragement while creating structured opportunities for dealer personnel and students to develop their own proficiency. The position collaborates closely with the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) on curriculum updates and participates in periodic Train-the-Trainer events.Pay range: $75,000-80,000

What You'll Do

• Organize, communicate, and deliver learning objectives in a clear, concise manner through well-paced lessons ensuring appropriate classroom and lab content
• Test and evaluate student performance
• Provide counseling and guidance to at-risk students using proper documentation
• Maintain regular contact with UTI and OEM leadership to coordinate training, staffing, vehicles and equipment
• Support the recruitment and placement of students to MSAT programs
• Participate in the development of curriculum from original equipment manufacturer products and service manuals (supports the development of lesson plans, visual materials, evaluations, practical applications and demonstrations)
• Deliver prepared curriculum through multimedia techniques
• Supervise students in classroom and labs to ensure participation and motivation
• Facilitate a neat, orderly, controlled and safe environment meeting the expectations and brand standards of the OEM
• Create and deliver periods activity reports
• Maintain fiscal responsibility for travel and course delivery expenses
• Adhere to all the guidelines of the OEM Corporate Travel Policy

• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Technical Education or Manufacturer sponsored training program (preferred)
• Five (5) years' experience as a manufacturer specific technician or fully qualified manufacturer specific instructor (preferred)
• Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction
• Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles
• Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment
• Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices
• Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues
• Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities
• Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions
• Achieves results consistently, even in tough circumstances
• Develops and delivers multi-mode communications tailored to diverse audience needs
• Seeks new growth opportunities and challenges through formal and informal development channels

• Able and willing to:
  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason
  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
  • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

• Frequently (80% or more of workday)
  • Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision)
  • Communicate with students and provide direct instruction
• Occasionally (up to 50% of workday)
  • Use fine motor skills to operate personal computers, manual and electrical (dental, automotive, mechanical, nursing, etc.) equipment, as well as various diagnostic or procedure equipment
• Rarely (less than 20% of workday)
  • Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with the assistance of mechanical interventions, students, or other employees
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to provide instruction in labs and demonstrate procedures
• Rarely (less than 20% of workday)
  • Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision) to operate a motor vehicle
  • Safely drive either a personally owned, or company, vehicle

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
• This position is designated as On Campus or On site; Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal‑protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site‑specific safety procedures.
• Overnight and/or Local travel required (up to 20%)

About Us

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades and healthcare/dental. Across our two brands, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges, we share a common purpose: to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Just as we invest in our students' futures, we invest in our people by creating opportunities to grow, contribute and build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the lives of students, employers and the communities we serve.