CTG Technical Instructor

Universal Technical Institute•Jacksonville, FL

21h•$90,000 - $92,000•Onsite

About The Position

The instructor provides manufacturer specific technical courses to third party personnel at various locations. In this role, the instructor provides coaching, technical expertise, and encouragement while creating structured opportunities for dealer personnel and students to develop their own proficiency. The position collaborates closely with the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) on curriculum updates and participates in periodic Train-the-Trainer events.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (required)
Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction
Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles
Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment
Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices
Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues
Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities
Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions
Achieves results consistently, even in tough circumstances
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications tailored to diverse audience needs
Seeks new growth opportunities and challenges through formal and informal development channels
Able and willing to: Communicate, think, learn, and reason
Able and willing to: Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
Able and willing to: Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
Able and willing to: Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
Frequently (80% or more of workday) Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision)
Frequently (80% or more of workday) Communicate with students and provide direct instruction
Occasionally (up to 50% of workday) Use fine motor skills to operate personal computers, manual and electrical (dental, automotive, mechanical, nursing, etc.) equipment, as well as various diagnostic or procedure equipment
Rarely (less than 20% of workday) Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with the assistance of mechanical interventions, students, or other employees
Rarely (less than 20% of workday) Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to provide instruction in labs and demonstrate procedures
Rarely (less than 20% of workday) Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision) to operate a motor vehicle
Rarely (less than 20% of workday) Safely drive either a personally owned, or company, vehicle

Nice To Haves

Technical Education or Manufacturer sponsored training program (preferred)
Five (5) years' experience as a manufacturer specific technician or fully qualified manufacturer specific instructor (preferred)

Responsibilities

Organize, communicate, and deliver learning objectives in a clear, concise manner through well-paced lessons ensuring appropriate classroom and lab content
Test and evaluate student performance
Provide counseling and guidance to at-risk students using proper documentation
Maintain regular contact with UTI and OEM leadership to coordinate training, staffing, vehicles and equipment
Support the recruitment and placement of students to MSAT programs
Participate in the development of curriculum from original equipment manufacturer products and service manuals (supports the development of lesson plans, visual materials, evaluations, practical applications and demonstrations)
Deliver prepared curriculum through multimedia techniques
Supervise students in classroom and labs to ensure participation and motivation
Facilitate a neat, orderly, controlled and safe environment meeting the expectations and brand standards of the OEM
Create and deliver periods activity reports
Maintain fiscal responsibility for travel and course delivery expenses
Adhere to all the guidelines of the OEM Corporate Travel Policy
Other duties as assigned