Assistant Director K-14 Initiatives

Responsible for dual credit and dual enrollment agreements, implementation, and tracking;
Early College Programs, and career pathway initiatives designed to support student credential completion. Work with Admissions, Financial Aid, Career Services, Academic Leadership and Faculty to coordinate respective initiatives and activities focused on high school students. Oversee high school recruitment and matriculation efforts.

This position reports to the Executive Director of K-14 Initiatives.

Pay Range: $50,000 - 55,000 per year

Location:

Primary office in Gary with frequent travel to East Chicago and Crown Point. Some regional and statewide travel will be required.

Major Responsibilities:

Support the Executive Director & K14 Initiatives in efforts to identify, develop and strategically build school corporation partnerships to support the college goal of advancing post-secondary attainment through career and college pathways.

Support the Executive Director & K14 Initiatives in efforts to plan and coordinate visits with schools and deans or other faculty to facilitate awareness and relationships with the academic programs offered by Ivy Tech Lake County Campus.

Responsible for overseeing high school recruitment efforts and meeting high school recruitment goals.

Communicate and educate high school partners (administrators, faculty, guidance counselors, and staff), high school students, and high school parents about dual credit/dual enrollment opportunities, including, but not limited to, the Indiana College Core, workforce certificates and/or other seamless pathways into Ivy Tech Community College.

Provide oversight for the application, course enrollment, and grade reporting process with high schools.

Implement college policy and procedures related to secondary programs, including adherence to the accreditation standards of NACEP & HLC.Consult with various offices at the College to standardize procedures.

Consult with Deans and Academic Chairs to ensure dual credit teacher observations, syllabi, and credentials adhere to college policy.

Collaborate with academic leadership to ensure high school dual credit teachers receive required annual professional development.

Ensure academic progress of dual credit students is monitored on a regular basis.

Work to develop dual credit and dual enrollment pathways to completion from certifications to Associate degrees.

Collaborate with Marketing & Communications Department to develop promotional and informational pieces for students and parents and manage the distribution of these materials.

Oversee database maintenance of faculty and teachers involved in dual credit and dual enrollment courses in order to track and report Secondary Initiative data.

Become competent working with Ivy Tech data and support systems (Banner, Ivy Learn, MyIvy, etc.).Participates in major campus events such as, but not limited to, Commencement, College 101 Nights, etc.

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the 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.

Education, Experience And Other Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required.

One-year experience working in higher education

Excellent organizational, interpersonal and networking skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Must demonstrate the ability to take initiative and make decisions

Interpersonal skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle major projects, simultaneously are required.

Must possess a willingness and ability to travel to three campus locations and other campuses or high school partners as needed.

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care Retirement & Financial Security
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years

Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Educational Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and…