Executive Director of Community Engagement, Elkhart County

Executive Director of Community Engagement

The Executive Director of Community Engagement is responsible for expanding Ivy Tech's impact, partnerships, and enrollment in Elkhart County. This position drives measurable growth in Ivy+ Career Link enrollment and revenue, employer partnerships, student enrollment at the Elkhart County Campus, and community engagement outcomes. Success will be measured through achievement of established metrics related to enrollment growth, workforce development activity, employer engagement, revenue generation, and program performance.

This role will be collaborative working across divisions with reporting expectations to multiple divisions.

Supervision Received:
Vice Chancellor Strategic Initiatives. Specific initiative reporting to Divisional Vice Chancellor or Dean Supervision Given:
Project team members

Classification: E-3 Compensation: $87,

• Career Link headcount growth- skills training, AYD and apprenticeships.
• Career Link revenue growth.
• Elkhart County Campus enrollment growth.
• Employer partnership development and engagement.
• Community partnership outcomes.
• Criminal Justice and Legal Studies enrollment and retention performance.

Employer Engagement and Workforce Development Create strategy for employer engagement with the Ivy+ Career Link team. Executing strategy under the direction of the Vice Chancellor of Ivy+ Career Link. Develop and maintain relationships with employers to identify workforce and talent pipeline needs and position Ivy Tech as a preferred talent development partner. Increase Career Link enrollment, employer participation, and revenue through workforce training, certifications, apprenticeships, and educational pathways.

Collaborate with academic and workforce teams to connect employer needs with college solutions. Maintain an active pipeline of employer partnerships and track outcomes against established goals.

Enrollment Growth and Community Engagement Lead initiatives that increase enrollment at the Elkhart County Campus. Build relationships with community organizations, nonprofits, economic development partners, chambers, and local leaders. Create partnerships that support student recruitment, work-based learning, internships, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities. Serve as a visible representative of the college through community events, meetings, boards, and stakeholder groups. Identify partnership and philanthropic opportunities and facilitate warm handoffs to Resource Development when appropriate.

Monitor and report progress toward enrollment, engagement, and workforce development metrics.

Strategic Planning and Performance Establish and monitor goals aligned with campus priorities. Utilize data and metrics to evaluate performance and drive continuous improvement. Prepare reports demonstrating progress toward enrollment, employer engagement, and revenue targets. Assume direct responsibility for achieving established performance metrics related to enrollment growth, Career Link participation and revenue, employer engagement, community partnerships, and program performance while coordinating efforts across Ivy+ Career Link, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Resource Development, and Strategic Initiatives.

The staff member will conduct all activities with appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views. Please note that the above list of duties is not exhaustive and other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned by the supervisor or other College administrators.

Master's degree in related field. Five (5) years of experience in community engagement, workforce development, business development, economic development, higher education, or a related field. Demonstrated success building employer and community partnerships. Experience achieving measurable outcomes related to enrollment, workforce development, revenue generation, or community engagement. Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

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