Assistant Director K-14 Initiatives

Ivy Tech Community College•Sellersburg, IN

About The Position

Provide leadership for the organization, recruitment, and retention of Dual Credit students. The liaison serves as the primary contact for outreach initiatives and communication between participating high schools, counselors, and students. Works in partnership with Director of Admissions, the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and the Director of Secondary Initiatives to provide ongoing support for Dual Credit/Enrollment and Early College programs.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience: Minimum of one to two years of relevant experience and one year of supervisory experience required.
Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects.
Must possess excellent “people” skills including working successfully with diverse populations, including (but not limited to) college and school administrators, counselors, teachers, students, and parents.
Must possess skills and experience in public speaking.
Previous computer experience is necessary.
Must possess a willingness and an ability to travel.

Responsibilities

Cultivate relationships with Dual Credit Administrators
Serve as point of contact for outreach efforts for area high schools
Ensure that High School Dual Credit students receive academic support and are equipped with the appropriate guidance to succeed in Dual Credit as they transition to the college environment, i.e. Admissions, Financial Aid
Establish consistent communication with Dual Credit students via email in order to transition them to degree/certificate Ivy Tech students utilizing CRM database.
Work closely with high school counselors/liaisons for referrals
Coordinate and implement DC parent night at area High Schools
Provide Career pathways to convert high school dual credit students to degree seeking or certificate tracts
Leverage Career services department to provide career exploration and job market statistics so students can make informed decisions about life after high school
Track and collect data on student transition and conversion to Ivy Tech i.e.; Dual Credit Conversion Report, Annual Report
Create and implement transitions events at Ivy Tech and High Schools
Work collaboratively with Director of Marketing to create marketing material specifically for DC students
Serve as a liaison in a pre-advising capacity for dual credit students
Networking with outside organizations and agencies to promote DC program
Continuously develop targeted enrollment strategies to increase the number of students transitioning into Ivy Tech.
Provide leadership for enrollment activities and advising services for high school Dual Enrollment students.
Oversee and implement standardized policies/procedures for Dual Credit programs for the campus.
Communicate regularly with high schools, students, parents, and faculty as the primary contact on campus for Dual Credit, and promote the partnership and processes.
Provide ongoing support and information regarding the college and promote relevant programs.
Maintain, update, and distribute Dual Credit resource materials to college and high school personnel.
Maintain and track Dual Credit registrations each semester.