Director of the Auto Diesel Institute

Baker College•Owosso, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of the Auto Diesel Institute (ADI) provides leadership for an industry-focused learning environment that prepares students for careers in automotive and diesel technology. The Director oversees academic and operational excellence and ensures a high-quality educational experience in compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and accrediting standards. The role builds and strengthens partnerships with industry, businesses, and community stakeholders to expand student opportunities and support workforce needs. The Director oversees inventory, facilities, and day-to-day operations, and identifies opportunities to engage industry partners and promote technical education. The role also leads facilities operations, oversees staff and contractors, manages budgets and service partnerships, and guides maintenance, renovations, and campus improvements. The Director ensures facilities are maintained, compliant with MIOSHA and OSHA standards, and equipped to support students. The successful candidate will champion Baker College’s student-first philosophy, help foster a culture of belonging and engagement, and act as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus.

Requirements

Associate degree in Business, Management, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
Experience in the automotive or diesel industry.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to present effectively to diverse audiences.
Experience designing and implementing educational programs.
Ability to build collaborative teams and foster positive, inclusive work environments.
Strong computer skills, initiative, flexibility, and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching, learning, high academic standards, and student success.
Ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse students, faculty, administrators, industry partners, community members, and other stakeholders.
Transparent, approachable, and thoughtful leadership.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for the Auto Diesel Institute’s academic and operational excellence.
Ensure students receive a high-quality educational experience and maintain compliance with legal, regulatory, and accrediting standards.
Build and strengthen partnerships with industry, businesses, and community stakeholders.
Oversee inventory, facilities, and day-to-day operations.
Identify opportunities to engage industry partners and promote quality technical education.
Lead facilities operations and oversee staff and contractors.
Manage budgets and service partnerships.
Guide maintenance, renovations, and campus improvements.
Ensure facilities are well-maintained, compliant with MIOSHA and OSHA standards, and equipped to support students.
Champion Baker College’s student-first philosophy and act as a positive role model and brand ambassador.