The Education Manager is a hands-on supervisor who coaches and develops a team of Technical Instructors. This role will focus on having a positive impact on student enrollments, retention and profitability while fostering teamwork and ensuring the highest standard and consistent education delivery.
Manage the Education department in areas of responsibility by developing and maintaining the budget; controlling departmental purchases and instructor scheduling; hiring and disciplining staff; supporting and promoting instructor development and training through coaching and mentoring; and communicating with staff and students on classroom issues and Standard Operating Procedures. Responsible for the development and continued progress of our students by ensuring classes are supplied and courses staffed; partnering with course instructors to improve quality of education with presentation and technical expertise; reviewing new information and updates to stay current with the industry; communicating with other leaders and Admissions to ensure consistent application of rules and guidelines, communication, and delivery of a quality education; counseling students on problems or discipline issues and at times work with other departments to implement solutions. Ensures UTI is legitimate in our operations by following the compliance related responsibilities for this position in the supplemental document. Performs the obligations of a Campus Security Authority (CSA) including data collection and reporting under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act". Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics. Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements. Other duties as assigned. Education / Experience High School Diploma or GED required Bachelor Degree preferred UTI – Lisle only: ASE's for course(s) to be taught, or Master Certification for course(s) to be taught, or post-secondary education credential from UTI or similar credential to what UTI confers, or Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree, and valid High School diploma or GED. 5 years prior teaching and/or management experience Skills Project Management skills Communication skills (verbal and written) and computer skills (Microsoft Office products) People and management skills and abilities Time management skills and deadline oriented, can adapt to a changing fast-paced environment Can create budgets and interpret financial data Problem solving and decision making skills, using good judgment and professionalism Abilities Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds or less 25% of the workday Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 25% or less of the workday Must be able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, learn and reason for all of the workday Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday. Must be able to use a keyboard and do manual tasks for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday. May required occasional overnight travel. Work Environment Work is performed indoors in a climate controlled environment. Work is performed occasionally outdoors Work is infrequently performed near moving mechanical parts Short periods of limited exposure to non-hazardous levels of dust, light welding fumes or airborne particles.
