Director of Employer Engagement

Ivy Tech Community College•Evansville, IN

14h

About The Position

Ivy Tech Evansville seeks a Director of Employer Engagement to lead workforce training initiatives and business and industry partnerships. The role aligns vision, strategy, short- and long-range goals, and operating requirements so that workforce programs, career technical education, and other initiatives meet the changing needs of students, the community, and businesses. The Director serves as a strategic partner to area employers, developing collaborative relationships and identifying their market, training, education, and workforce-pipeline needs. The position partners with the campus Executive Director of Career Link on employer-connection strategies and training and completion metrics. It supports workforce pipelines through apprenticeship, internship, work-and-learn, and placement programs; oversees marketing, enrollment, data management and analysis; and assists with program design and development. The Director works with employers, college faculty and staff, schools, community organizations, and economic development partners to develop and deliver credit and non-credit programs that address local workforce needs, especially in high-wage, high-demand occupations. The role supervises assigned staff and adjunct faculty. The role requires a bachelor's degree in an applicable field and at least three years of related experience. A master's degree and higher-education experience are preferred. The hiring range is $55,000–$65,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. Typical business hours apply, though hours may be adjusted during peak times. Travel to and from campuses and professional development activities is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an applicable field.
At least three years of related experience.
Demonstrated ability to manage numerous concurrent tasks, including tasks with conflicting priorities.
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Commitment to student learning outcomes, staff development, and diversity.
Ability and willingness to travel to and from campuses and professional development activities.
Ability to work within an entrepreneurial framework and scale a large project.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in an applicable field.
Experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

Partner with the campus Executive Director of Career Link to develop campus strategy for employer connections and training and completion metrics.
Align workforce pipeline strategies, including apprenticeship, internship, work-and-learn, and placement programs, to support students and local industry.
Handle marketing, enrollment, data management and analysis, and assist with program design and development.
Monitor and respond to demand-driven needs and skills gaps in key economic sectors within the campus service area.
Establish, maintain, and cultivate collaborative employer partnerships and provide consulting services focused on employer needs.
Listen to and engage employers to understand the full scope of their needs.
Implement demand-driven, voice-of-the-customer processes to co-develop workforce programs and products.
Provide employers with workforce data and information from the Department of Workforce Development and other agencies, as well as customer data, to support alignment with workforce needs.
Collaborate with college faculty and staff to implement credit and non-credit workforce development programs that address community needs and develop talent pipelines for employers.
Participate in local business organizations to understand markets and communities and build relationships with employers, community organizations, and economic development partners.
Serve as the central point of contact for private and public entities seeking workforce training and development information, resources, and solutions.
Work with the K-14 lead to promote dual credit, youth options, open houses, and campus events in the districts served by the campuses.
Coordinate with the marketing department to promote credit and non-credit educational services for business and industry in conjunction with academic affairs.
Supervise assigned staff and adjunct faculty.
Travel to and from campuses and professional development activities.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account and employer contribution.
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and orthodontia coverage.
Vision plan with exam and eyewear allowances.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources.
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards.
Healthcare (limited-purpose) and dependent-care Flexible Spending Accounts.
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.
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.
Discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and retail services.