Director of Education

Universal Technical Institute, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $100K-$120K per year

Weekends OFF

Paid Training

Tuition Waiver: after 6 months

Paid Time Off

Retirement Matching

Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Pet Insurance

Enrollment in Health Plan

Job summary

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. in Long Beach is seeking a Director of Education to lead faculty, oversee curriculum delivery, and ensure hands-on training across high-demand trades. You will drive student success, compliance, and strategic initiatives.

The role emphasizes team leadership, operational oversight, and CSA duties, with a competitive package including tuition waivers and comprehensive benefits. Join a legacy in technical education and shape tomorrow’s skilled workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Business Administration or Management preferred).
• 5 years of leadership or management experience.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Project management and strategic thinking prowess.
• Time management, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations, manage budgets, and build a stellar Education team.
• Develop, train, and inspire your team to deliver exceptional education and support.
• Ensure operations adhere to legal standards and accrediting bodies.
• Fulfill Campus Security Authority (CSA) duties with diligence and care.
• Establish and maintain a motivated, high-performing team through effective training and development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Management

Job description

Director Education

Job Locations

US-CA-Long Beach

ID

2026-11053

Type

REG - Regular Employee

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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