The posting
Position Overview
Regional Vice President of Operations
The Regional Vice President of Operations (RVPO) provides strategic leadership and oversight across multiple campuses, driving operational excellence, financial performance, and successful student outcomes. This executive role develops campus leadership, strengthens operational efficiencies, and partners with regional and corporate teams to execute organizational strategies while upholding Concorde’s mission, values, and commitment to excellence.
Benefits You'll Love
We offer benefits designed to support your health, financial future, family, and professional growth.
- Tuition waiver for you and your immediate family
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with company match
- Pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional development opportunities
- And more!
What You'll Do
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute regional operational strategies aligned with organizational goals, driving campus performance, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.
- Financial Performance: Maintain P&L accountability, oversee regional budgets, optimize resources, control costs, and identify opportunities to increase revenue and profitability.
- Operational Excellence: Monitor key performance indicators, including enrollment, retention, student outcomes, and operational efficiency, ensuring campuses achieve established benchmarks.
- Leadership Development: Lead, mentor, and develop Campus Presidents and leadership teams, fostering a high-performance culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Compliance & Accreditation: Ensure adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards, oversee audit findings, and drive corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Student Success: Drive strategies that strengthen graduation, placement, licensure outcomes, and student satisfaction across assigned campuses.
- Strategic Partnerships: Build strong relationships with healthcare employers, community partners, and key stakeholders to enhance institutional reputation and support business development.
- Campus Oversight: Provide executive oversight of campus operations, including Admissions, Academics, Financial Aid, Student Services, and Business Operations, while supporting organizational initiatives and strategic priorities.
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management or a related field. (Required)
- Master's degree preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience, including significant P&L accountability and executive-level operational leadership.
- Valid state-issued driver's license.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams, managing budgets, and driving organizational performance.
- Experience overseeing both operations and sales functions.
- Three or more years of experience in proprietary education, including knowledge of federal, state, and accreditation requirements.
- Five or more years of experience as a Campus President or in a comparable educational leadership role.
Leadership Skills & Competencies
- Executive Leadership: Proven ability to inspire, develop, and lead high-performing teams while fostering accountability, collaboration, and organizational excellence.
- Financial Acumen: Strong expertise in P&L management, budgeting, financial analysis, cost optimization, and revenue growth.
- Strategic Planning: Ability to develop and execute business strategies, manage complex initiatives, and achieve organizational objectives.
- Operational Excellence: Skilled in evaluating business processes, improving efficiencies, and driving measurable performance improvements.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of higher education operations, accreditation standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Change Management: Ability to lead organizational transformation, navigate challenges, and implement innovative solutions.
- Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and executive communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Analytical Decision-Making: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data, assess risks, and make sound business decisions.
- Technology Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and business systems used for operational management, reporting, and analysis.
- Talent Development: Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop leaders while supporting succession planning and professional growth.
Professional Expectations
- Exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
- Effectively manage competing priorities and complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrate adaptability, professionalism, and a commitment to student success and organizational growth.
- Utilize technology and business systems effectively to support operational responsibilities.
Work Environment & Travel
- Work Arrangement: Remote, with required campus visits and regional travel.
- Travel Requirements: Approximately 60% overnight travel.
- Technology: Must meet company requirements for remote work and technology access.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to safely navigate campus environments and perform essential job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.
About Us
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades and healthcare/dental. Across our two brands, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges, we share a common purpose: to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Just as we invest in our students’ futures, we invest in our people by creating opportunities to grow, contribute and build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the lives of students, employers and the communities we serve.
