Education Manager

Education Manager

Automotive Training Center (Exton and Warminster), a respected post-secondary automotive training school in the Philadelphia metro area, is seeking a dedicated and experienced manager with expert automotive technical skills. The Education Manager position is responsible for ensuring the curriculum objectives are met daily and that students are actively engaged in the educational process in the classroom and shop. The Education Manager supports the automotive, collision and marine service faculty by overseeing and assisting in updating of course material, educational technology, tools and equipment, and faculty training and development. The position also supports the Career and Student Services team by building employer connections for students and graduate employment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Education Leadership

• Ensure curriculum objectives are met in classrooms and shops/labs
• Monitor student engagement and educational quality
• Verify that instructors are teaching material effectively, ethically and practically
• Support faculty development and instructional improvement
• Ensure the training facility is properly equipped, safe, clean and organized daily

Curriculum & Instructional Design

Collaborate with instructors to develop and improve course materials

Assist with:

o Course structure and design

o Course content development and training aid development and procurement

o Interactive learning activities

o Assessment and evaluation methods

· Ensure materials comply with accreditation standards

Technology & Industry Innovation

· Stay current with:

o Automotive technology

o Collision repair technology

o Marine service technology

· Recommend updates to

o Training aids

o Educational technology

o Shop equipment

o Tools and instructional resources

Faculty Support

· Provide technical and educational guidance to instructors

· Assist and train faculty on accreditation requirements

· Coordinate training and professional development opportunities

Employer & Industry Relations

· Work with Career and Student Services teams to:

• Build employer partnerships
• Create student employment opportunities
• Coordinate internships and graduate placement
• Organize employer presentations
• Support advisory committees (PAC)
• Arrange field trips and industry engagement

Ideal Candidate Profile

Automotive Expertise

· 5 + years of automotive industry experience

· Strong knowledge of modern vehicle technology

· ASE Certifications (Master ASE preferred)

· Additional collision repair or marine service knowledge is a plus

Educational Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in education or related areas

· Teaching experience in classroom and/or shop environments

· Experience in developing curriculum or training programs

Leadership Skills

· Ability to train, coach, and support instructors

· Process management and organizational skills

· Strong project management capabilities

Technical Skills

· Microsoft Office Suite:

o Word

o Excel

o PowerPoint

o Access

· Adobe Acrobat Pro

· Database and spreadsheet systems

· Educational technology tools

Soft Skills

· Strong communication and public speaking

· Relationship building with students, faculty, parents and employers

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

· Collaborative leadership style

Salary and Benefits

· Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience

· 401k, profit sharing matching 3%

· Health care and life insurance available

· 15 vacation days

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Automotive : 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person