Assistant Director K-14 Initiatives

Ivy Tech Community College•East Chicago, IN

6d•$50,000 - $55,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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.

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, IvyLearn, MyIvy, etc.).
Participates in major campus events such as, but not limited to, Commencement, College 101 Nights, etc.
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

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