Apprenticeship Programs Director

The Apprenticeship Director will be instrumental in managing existing apprenticeship partner relationships, driving new apprenticeship partnership opportunities, and overseeing operations that work within Lake County to further enhance Ivy Tech's apprenticeship efforts in the Building Trades and Workforce. The Director will manage the day-to-day operations of the existing relationships of the Apprenticeship programs. This may include facilitating enrollment and/or customizing course offerings to meet related educational requirements for apprentices and journey persons seeking upgrade training.

Pay Range: $55,000 - 60,000

Location:

This position is primarily located in East Chicago but local travel to partner union facilities will be required with occasional travel throughout the state.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Initiate activities to grow the workforce and construction trade apprenticeship programs in Lake County and NE Illinois.

* Coordinate and manage the day-to-day operations of the Apprenticeship department.

* Recruit, select, and orient faculty with appropriate academic credentials for the general education component of the programs.

* Identify appropriate curriculum needs to accomplish related training goals of Building Trade Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) apprenticeship programs.

* Manage the enrollment, retention and completion of Building Trades and Workforce apprenticeship students.

* Work with the partners and students to resolve student issues relating to enrollment, registration and graduation.

* Prepare and process graduation requests and follow-up with partners and communication with apprenticeship graduates.

* Prepare written communications to apprentices, representatives, students, staff, and other external partners.

* Attend Building Trade events that may extend outside of regular working hours.

* Participate in JATC Training Center site visits.

* Administer the financial tracking and account management functions related to grant initiatives.

* Manage the process of transfer for interested apprenticeship graduates.

* Collect and organize data required to meet contractual obligations.

* Maintain records of projects and other student/employer information in customer (CRM) and student management system (e.g. Salesforce, Banner, contract CSM) to track and provide reports in a timely manner; including grades and certifications earned.

* Analyze program effectiveness and recommend improvements.

* Hire, Train, Lead and manage the Apprenticeship Enrollment Coordinator through motivation, accountability, and strategic direction.

* Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence to effectively engage and support staff members.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Benefits:

* No waiting period to enroll in benefits.

* Employer contribution to retirement plan.

* Excellent benefits, including voluntary benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, identity theft protection, accidental injury and illness, and more!

* Paid time off: vacation, sick, volunteer, bereavement.

* Paid holidays: 9 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st.

* Free tuition at any Ivy Tech location for employee, spouse, and qualifying dependents.

* Full time employees qualify for tuition assistance for higher education opportunities.

* Professional Development opportunities.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

* leadership, project management, apprenticeship programs enrollment and registration.

* A minimum of four (4) years' related experience in leadership, apprenticeship programs, training, enrollment, registration or related fields.

* Must be able to complete all assignments within required deadlines.

* Must possess an ability and a willingness to travel in the performance of assigned duties.

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