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Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
Director of Education
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Long Beach, California
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Full-Time
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$100K - $120K
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Other
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August 21st, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Universal Technical Institute is hiring a Director of Education. The role involves leading and supporting faculty, overseeing curriculum delivery, and ensuring students receive high-quality hands-on training in technical fields such as automotive, diesel, HVAC, and welding. The Director will supervise daily operations, manage budgets, and build a motivated education team.
Highlights
- Lead daily operations and manage budgets for the Education department.
- Develop, train, and inspire faculty to deliver exceptional technical education.
- Ensure compliance with legal standards and accrediting bodies.
- Perform Campus Security Authority duties.
- Build and maintain a high-performing education team through training and development.
- Experience required: 5 years of leadership or management.
- Education required: Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business Administration or Management.
- Necessary skills include project management, strategic thinking, communication, presentation, and leadership abilities.
- Compensation range: $100K - $120K per year.
- Benefits include paid training, tuition waiver for employee and family, paid time off, retirement matching, paid parental leave, and competitive insurance options.
Director of Education Full 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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