Director of Employer Engagement

Ivy Tech Community College•Evansville, IN

1d•$55,000 - $65,000

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 workforce programs, career technical education, and other workforce 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 understanding their market, training, education, and workforce pipeline needs. The position partners with the campus Executive Director of Career Link on employer connection strategy and training and completion metrics. It integrates workforce pipeline strategies, including apprenticeships, internships, work-and-learn, and placement programs; supports program design and development; and manages marketing, enrollment, data management, and analysis. The Director monitors employer demand and skills gaps in key economic sectors, consults with employers, and uses customer and workforce data to co-develop demand-driven programs and products. The Director collaborates with faculty and staff to implement credit and non-credit workforce programs for high-wage, high-demand occupations; builds relationships with employers, community organizations, and economic development partners; supports school-district pipeline activities; and works with marketing and academic affairs to promote educational services to business and industry. The role supervises assigned staff and adjunct faculty.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.
At least three years of related experience.
Demonstrated ability to concurrently manage numerous 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 apprenticeship, internship, work-and-learn, and placement programs in support of students and local industry.
Support marketing, enrollment, data management and analysis, and the design and development of programs.
Monitor and respond to demand-driven needs and skills gaps within key economic sectors in the campus service area.
Establish and cultivate collaborative employer partnerships and provide consulting services focused on employer needs.
Use demand-driven, voice-of-the-customer processes and workforce and customer data to co-develop programs and products with employers.
Collaborate with College faculty and staff to implement credit and non-credit workforce development programs for high-wage, high-demand occupations.
Participate in local business organizations and develop relationships with employers, community organizations, and economic development partners.
Serve as the central point of contact for private or public entities seeking workforce training and development information, resources, and solutions.
Collaborate with the K-14 lead to promote dual credit, youth options, open houses, and campus events across the campuses' school districts.
Work with the marketing department and academic affairs to create awareness of credit and non-credit educational services for business and industry.
Supervise assigned staff and adjunct faculty.
Travel to and from campuses and professional development activities.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options with a Health Savings Account and employer contribution.
Dental coverage, including no-cost preventive services and orthodontia coverage.
Vision coverage with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources.
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare 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.
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 various retail services.