Assistant Director, K-14 Initiatives - Hendricks and Boone Counties

Ivy Tech Community College•Indianapolis, IN

8d•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position will manage dual credit agreements and pathways with school partners in Boone and Hendricks counties. This includes development of professional relationships with administrators, guidance counselors, secondary school instructors, college program chairs (or department heads), students and parents. Additionally, the role will identify and implement dual credit courses and pathways resulting in successful completion of certificates or degrees prior to high school graduation. This position is part of the K-14 team focusing on dual credit.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Excellent communication & organization skills
Proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications
Ability to learn and master organization tracking tools and run relevant reports as needed
Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in higher education, organizational leadership, or relevant field
Some administrative or supervisory experience
Experience in secondary and/or higher education

Responsibilities

Serve as Assistant Director for the management of dual credit agreements in Boone and Hendricks counties.
Confirm approved instructors annually by providing documentation and tracking approval of new instructor credentials.
Provide annual training/communication to dual credit teachers and school champions on processes and timelines.
Become proficient using DualEnroll.com for student applications, registrations, and tracking class rosters.
Provide training for Knowledge Assessment (including providing C#s for schools so that students can set up My Ivy).
Monitor DualEnroll.com for instructors’ onboardings, syllabus reviews, and site visits.
Monitor IvyLearn Professional Development courses for dual credit teachers.
Track requests for fee remission from dual credit teachers.
Track final grades for dual credit classes.
Provide annual reports and rosters for dual credit schools.
Participate in implementation of Next Level Programs of Study for assigned schools.
Identify opportunities for students to complete certifications, certificates, and associate degrees in CTE programs.
Provide support for transition events in assigned schools.
Participate in planning and implementation of annual K14 events.
Participate in planning and implementation of summer programs for dual credit instructors when opportunity exists.
Participate in annual relevant conferences related to K-14 Initiatives.
Serve on interview teams for K-14 when need exists.
Provide support at school transition events and college nights.
Serve as the K-14 liaison with an assigned Ivy Tech ‘School’ (such as the School of Arts, Sciences, and Education or the School of IT, etc.).
Serve as a volunteer in department endeavors.
Provide support for admission events.
Demonstrate a strong customer service for student advocacy through a positive attitude of approachability, adaptability, strong problem-solving and desire to identify and support student success.
Engage in behaviors that create an inclusive environment in which all people are valued and supported.
Go beyond the easiest or surface answer for a student, or an internal or external customer, and get to the root cause of the problem, question or issue to solve it as quickly and professionally as possible.

Benefits

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
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
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services