Division Area Vice President High School Admissions

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for unlocking potential and creating pathways to success? Universal Technical Institute is seeking a strategic and inspiring Division Area Vice President of High School Admissions to lead and develop Regional Admissions Directors in achieving enrollment, start, and show rate goals. This high-impact role focuses on expanding high school access and building strong advocacy among education and business leaders to elevate UTI’s presence and mission.

Position Overview:
The Division Area Vice President of High School Admissions provides strategic leadership and oversight to Regional Admissions Directors across multiple territories. Key responsibilities include optimizing admissions performance, expanding market reach, and cultivating industry relationships. The role also leads talent development, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and ensures alignment with UTI’s strategic vision. Through coaching, collaboration, and performance management, the Vice President builds a high-performing admissions team committed to delivering measurable results and advancing UTI’s mission.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a results-driven leader with a proven track record in leading remote sales teams, preferably in education or a related field. They possess strong strategic thinking, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams. Experience in multi-site management, talent development, and building external partnerships is essential. A passion for education and a commitment to student success are key to thriving in this role.

*This is a remote position, however, it will require the candidate to currently live and travel throughout your assigned region*

What We Offer:

• Salary: $200,000 - $225,000 per year
• Paid Training
• Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
• Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible, Holiday)
• Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
• Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
• Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
• Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

• Strategic Leadership & Performance Management
  Drive accountability for seasonal admissions campaigns and activity standards to meet enrollment, start, and show rate goals. Monitor and optimize media and non-media conversion rates, cost per start, and budget adherence across assigned geography.

• Market Expansion & Relationship Building
  Increase high school access and non-media inquiries. Build top industry relationships within each territory to strengthen UTI’s presence and advocacy.

• Talent Acquisition & Development
  Lead staffing projections, recruit top talent, and develop a strong leadership bench. Partner with Regional Admissions Directors in the interview and selection process, and support succession planning through coaching, training, and performance management. 

• Team Leadership & Collaboration
  Provide consistent leadership to Regional Admissions Directors and Admissions Representatives. Partner with Regional Admissions Directors, Campus leadership, and Training Directors to align goals, support training, and ensure strategic vision is communicated effectively.

• Reporting & Compliance
  Submit weekly and monthly performance reports to the SVP of Admissions. Manage policies and processes aligned with UTI’s philosophy and business objectives.

• Culture & Recognition
  Promote a culture of continuous improvement, recognize employee achievements, and maintain an engaged, motivated team.

• Other duties as assigned. 

• Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 5+ years of sales experience, including 3–5 years leading remote sales teams

• Leadership & Communication

  • Proven ability to guide and mentor developing leaders
  • Strong interpersonal, group communication, and relationship-building skills
  • Skilled in coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution

• Technical & Analytical Skills

  • Proficient in CRM systems for managing and forecasting sales
  • Strong analytical skills with Excel to identify trends and patterns in admissions data
  • Comfortable using digital tools and unified communications platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams)
  • Adaptable to rapidly changing environments and priorities

• Professional Competencies

  • Effective decision-making, problem-solving, and judgment skills
  • Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion
  • Capable of working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Demonstrated ability to foster long-term stakeholder relationships

• Additional Requirements

  • Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including weekends
  • Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle for occasional travel

About Us:
It’s all about the reputation. 60 years of experience, trusted by 35+ industry leading brands, 16 campuses, 16 technical programs.  But it’s not all about the numbers. Here at Universal Technical Institute and its family of schools, we care about YOU. We care about making a change in the lives of our employees and our students. We’re on a mission to expand our reach and increase our impact, one life at a time and that starts with yours...Come and be a part of our legacy! 

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