Director of the Auto Diesel Institute
Baker College System
Owosso, MI
Full-time
Transportation
Posted on April 10, 2024
Are you ready to lead and make a difference in automotive education? We're seeking a dynamic Director of the Auto Diesel Institute to spearhead The Auto Diesel Institute of Michigan (ADI) towards excellence. As the Director, you'll orchestrate all operations, ensuring a seamless experience for students and faculty. From crafting cutting-edge curricula to fostering industry partnerships, your pivotal role will shape the next generation of automotive professionals.
As the Director of the Auto Diesel Institute, you'll cultivate collaborations with industry leaders to keep our programs relevant and impactful, empower faculty excellence, drive operational efficiency, and lead by example, inspiring continuous learning and excellence. Additionally, you'll ensure students receive a top-tier education, providing guidance to faculty members, and positioning yourself at the helm to drive our collective success. If you're passionate about technical training and forging impactful industry relationships, we want you on our team.
At Baker College, we're on a mission to transform education with a Student-First philosophy. Our President's vision is ambitious and dedicated to creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff flourish. Join us in fostering a culture of inclusion, engagement, where every individual is valued and appreciated.
The successful candidate will believe in and support the student first philosophy while contributing to the overall success of Baker College, while acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus. Establishing robust external relationships to bolster Baker College's vision and mission will also be a key responsibility. Join us in shaping the future of automotive education and leadership.
The full position description is available for your review online - Director of the Auto Diesel Institute
ABOUT BAKER COLLEGE:
Founded in 1911, Baker College is committed to embracing technology, sparking innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment where students can get the real-world knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to pursue the life and career they want. Each of our six campus locations is special, with a unique culture, collection of academic programs, and landscape.
Baker College is an independent, private, non-profit institution that grants associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses across Michigan and online. Our student-first philosophy is the cornerstone of our institution—it is our compass, guiding us and keeping us on course, ensuring that our students and their success are always our main priority. Our dedication to the success of our students ensures that we will all go
FurtherTogether!
Please visit Baker College Careers Page for more information.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
Our College strives to be exemplars in the practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion by working in communion with multiple levels of professional representation throughout our college system. We are committed to our initiatives to fully understand how we can advance our levels of diversity, equity, and inclusion and create a culture that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
Baker College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.
Please visit our DEI Page to learn more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Baker College.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As the Director of the Auto Diesel Institute, you'll cultivate collaborations with industry leaders to keep our programs relevant and impactful, empower faculty excellence, drive operational efficiency, and lead by example, inspiring continuous learning and excellence. Additionally, you'll ensure students receive a top-tier education, providing guidance to faculty members, and positioning yourself at the helm to drive our collective success. If you're passionate about technical training and forging impactful industry relationships, we want you on our team.
At Baker College, we're on a mission to transform education with a Student-First philosophy. Our President's vision is ambitious and dedicated to creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff flourish. Join us in fostering a culture of inclusion, engagement, where every individual is valued and appreciated.
The successful candidate will believe in and support the student first philosophy while contributing to the overall success of Baker College, while acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus. Establishing robust external relationships to bolster Baker College's vision and mission will also be a key responsibility. Join us in shaping the future of automotive education and leadership.
The full position description is available for your review online - Director of the Auto Diesel Institute
ABOUT BAKER COLLEGE:
Founded in 1911, Baker College is committed to embracing technology, sparking innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment where students can get the real-world knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to pursue the life and career they want. Each of our six campus locations is special, with a unique culture, collection of academic programs, and landscape.
Baker College is an independent, private, non-profit institution that grants associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses across Michigan and online. Our student-first philosophy is the cornerstone of our institution—it is our compass, guiding us and keeping us on course, ensuring that our students and their success are always our main priority. Our dedication to the success of our students ensures that we will all go
FurtherTogether!
Please visit Baker College Careers Page for more information.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
Our College strives to be exemplars in the practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion by working in communion with multiple levels of professional representation throughout our college system. We are committed to our initiatives to fully understand how we can advance our levels of diversity, equity, and inclusion and create a culture that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
Baker College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.
Please visit our DEI Page to learn more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Baker College.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and oversee all operations of the Automotive Diesel Institute (ADI).
- Lead and shape innovative academic content, curricula, and delivery modalities.
- Partner and collaborate with industry contacts to ensure programs remain technically relevant in the industry and provide opportunities for students.
- Identify opportunities to grow ADI through partnerships or the addition of unique programs, certifications, or delivery modalities.
- Provide course schedule recommendations for ADI.
- Hire, lead and coach program faculty, including hosting regularly scheduled meetings and arranging participation in ADI and campus-related events.
- Work collaboratively with Admissions, Marketing, Academics, and Alumni to promote and grow the ADI programs through student recruitment and retention.
- Remain current in academic fields, e.g., belonging to professional societies, participating in pedagogical professional development, attending conferences, working or volunteering in the field.
- Develop, implement, and review operational policies and procedures.
- Ensure all regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations.
- Maintain consistent communication with leadership, staff, and vendors to ensure proper operation of the organization.
- Prepare and present training opportunities to businesses, organizations, and corporations, negotiate agreements, assure excellent delivery of all agreed upon terms.
