Automotive Technical Instructor

Cox Enterprises • Dallas, TX

2d • $89,400 - $134,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs Vehicle Operations Training duties for an assigned region, group, or designated product areas. Partners with curriculum developers and subject matter experts to prepare online and written materials and to create course content and hands-on experiences that meet learning objectives. Delivers training, supports instructor excellence, conducts pilot training, and evaluates training effectiveness. Consults with business leaders to assess technical training needs and develop initiatives that improve employee performance and business results. Directs implementation of curriculum standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures; translates organizational culture into training; communicates performance against goals; and maintains relationships with business partners. The role is based at a specified Cox location, has no remote option, and requires travel 25% of the time. The position is listed as a non-people-leader manager role. Compensation includes a base salary range of $89,400 to $134,000, with possible additional incentive compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• At least 5 years of progressive management experience in an automotive environment, supported by a strong background in automotive technical training and technician development.
• Hands-on leadership skills and ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced organization.
• Self-directed, energetic, and focused on quality.
• Excellent time-management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading large, complex enterprise programs and projects to successful execution.
• Strong leadership, motivational, and influencing skills.
• Ability to assess an opportunity’s potential using fact-based analysis and industry experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel 25% of the time.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship; OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT, and visa sponsorship are not available.
• Must clear a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Perform Vehicle Operations Training duties for an assigned region, group, and/or designated product areas.
• Partner with the Curriculum Development team to prepare online and written training materials.
• Work with subject matter experts to design course materials and practical, hands-on experiences that achieve learning outcomes.
• Execute and share best practices for instructor training and performance.
• Deliver training and solutions that support the required levels of competence.
• Conduct pilot training and provide feedback to improve materials.
• Contribute to developing and reviewing training materials by analyzing technical and learner feedback and adapting materials and methods.
• Measure the effectiveness of training content and delivery.
• Consult with business leaders to assess technical training needs and deliver development initiatives that improve performance and business results.
• Direct implementation of training curriculum standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures for training and educational programs.
• Translate desired organizational culture into training mechanisms.
• Communicate training department performance against goals and objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with key business partners.
• Problem-solve; plan, organize, delegate, and follow through to resolution.
• Identify training objectives and select appropriate instructional methods, including individual training, group instruction, self-study, lectures, demonstrations, presentations, and computer-based training.

Benefits

• Flexible paid vacation, consistent with duties and company needs.
• Seven paid holidays per calendar year.
• Up to 160 hours of paid wellness time annually for the employee or family members.
• Bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement planning; and paid sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO.
• Possible incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager