Director Operations Education

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for transforming education? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment where your strategic decisions directly shape student success? If so, we have an exhilarating opportunity for you!

We're looking for a Director of Operations, Education who isn't just managing a team, but igniting a movement. Imagine leading a diverse group of over 80 professionals across Education, Facilities, and Information Technology, with a significant budget at your fingertips. You'll be the architect of a world-class learning experience, influencing enrollment, retention, and the long-term success of countless students. This is your chance to drive operational excellence, foster innovation, and cultivate a culture where continuous improvement is not just a goal, but a way of life.

This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' lives and the future of education. If you're a dynamic leader who thrives on challenges and is ready to leave a legacy, we want to hear from you!

What We Offer

Competitive Salary: $108K-$144K (Based upon Experience)
• 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 on the first of the month following completing one full month of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to drive operational success across education, facilities, and IT, ensuring alignment with key performance metrics.
• Inspire and guide educational leadership, overseeing instructional teams to deliver a consistent, high-quality student experience.
• Champion campus-wide collaboration to optimize student persistence, retention, employment, and financial performance.
• Oversee seamless IT operations and ensure the readiness of campus facilities and instructional equipment.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top operational talent, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required; Business Administration or Management preferred.
• Experience: 10 years of progressive professional experience in operations or service-related industries, with 5 years in leadership or management, including P&L/budgetary responsibility.
• Skills: Exceptional leadership, project management, and strategic thinking skills, with proven ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Skills: Ability to navigate a matrix organization and adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Abilities: Must be able to sit and walk for prolonged periods, use a keyboard, and occasionally travel overnight.

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 care about making a change in the lives of our employees and our 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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