Director of The Auto Diesel Institute

Discover the opportunity to join Baker College, honored as one of the 2024, 2025 & 2026 Best and Brightest Workplaces in West Michigan, Metro Detroit & Nationally!

Baker College is thrilled to announce an opportunity for a high-impact, visionary Director of the Auto Diesel Institute (ADI) to lead our premier technical program at our Owosso campus!

The Opportunity

Are you a forward-thinking leader with a passion for the automotive and diesel industries and a drive to shape the next generation of technical professionals? Baker College is seeking a dynamic Director of the Auto Diesel Institute (ADI) to steer our premier, high-tech training facility in Owosso! In this pivotal leadership role, you won't just manage a facility, you will build powerful industry partnerships, mentor expert faculty, and directly impact the future of the automotive workforce. If you are ready to lead an innovative, hands-on academic environment where student success meets industry excellence, your next career milestone starts here. At ADI, we don't just teach the trade, we prove that Greatness is Earned Here!

As the Director of ADI, you are the driving force behind the academic excellence, industry relevance, and daily operations of a world-class technical facility. This isn't a desk job-it's a dynamic leadership role where you bridge the gap between cutting-edge education and heavy-duty industry demands.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Steer Operations & Compliance: Manage all facility operations, inventory, budget resources, and ensure strict compliance with legal and accrediting bodies.

  
  
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  Forge Powerhouse Partnerships: Act as the primary point of contact for businesses and corporate stakeholders, securing reciprocal partnerships that benefit our students and the industry.

  
  
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  Inspire and Coach Faculty: Hire, mentor, and lead a dedicated team of instructors, fostering a culture of academic rigor and collaboration.

  
  
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  Drive Growth: Partner with Admissions, Marketing, and Alumni teams to champion student recruitment, retention, and innovative curriculum delivery.

  
  

What You Bring to the Team

Required Qualifications:

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  Education: Associate degree in Business, Management, Information Technology, or a related discipline (Bachelor's degree preferred).

  
  
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  Industry Experience: Proven, real-world experience in the Automotive/Diesel industry is required. Higher education experience is a major plus.

  
  

Your Toolkit:

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  Exceptional Communication: The ability to command a room, present effectively to large groups, and negotiate high-level agreements.

  
  
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  Team-Building Superpowers: A transparent, approachable leadership style that builds collaborative, highly motivated teams.

  
  
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  Grit & Adaptability: Ready to thrive in a unique environment that moves seamlessly between a professional classroom and a loud, high-energy, multi-bay garage facility (and the physical capability to lift/push up to 50 lbs).

  
  

Join Our Mission

At Baker College, we're on a mission to transform education with a Student-First philosophy. Our President's vision is dedicated to creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff flourish. We cultivate a culture of belonging, engagement, and pride where every individual is appreciated.

The successful candidate will champion this student-first philosophy, contributing to the overall success of Baker College while acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador both on and off campus.

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 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 academic and professional success remain our ultimate priority. We take pride in providing the rigorous education and hands-on experience that helps our community achieve true greatness.

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