Director of Employer Engagement

Ivy Tech Community College•Evansville, IN

About The Position

Ivy Tech Evansville seeks a Director of Employer Engagement to lead workforce training initiatives and business and industry partnerships. The role advances the development and enrollment of college-ready programs for business and industry and aligns vision, strategy, goals, and operating requirements so workforce programs, career technical education, and workforce initiatives respond to the changing needs of students, the community, and businesses. The Director serves as a strategic partner to area employers, developing collaborative relationships and identifying employer-specific training, education, and workforce-pipeline needs. The Director works with campus and College colleagues to build employer engagement strategy, connect workforce pathways to local industry, and develop credit and non-credit programs that address community needs and high-wage, high-demand occupations. The role also supports K-14 pipeline development and serves as a central contact for organizations seeking workforce training and development resources. The position supervises assigned staff and adjunct faculty and participates in ongoing training and professional development. Typical business work hours may be adjusted during peak times. Travel to and from campuses and professional development activities is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least three years of related experience.
Demonstrated ability to manage numerous tasks concurrently, 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with the campus Executive Director of Career Link to develop campus strategy for employer connections and training and completion metrics.
Coordinate workforce pipeline strategies—including apprenticeship, internship, work-and-learn, and placement programs—with the Talent Connections Manager.
Manage marketing, enrollment, data management and analysis, and contribute to program design and development.
Monitor demand-driven needs and skills gaps in key economic sectors within the campus service area and respond with workforce alignment, development, training, and education initiatives.
Establish, maintain, and cultivate collaborative employer partnerships; provide consulting focused on employer needs and engage employers to understand the scope of those needs.
Implement demand-driven, voice-of-the-customer processes to co-develop workforce programs and products, using workforce agency information and customer data to support employers.
Collaborate with College faculty and staff to implement credit and non-credit workforce development programs that meet community needs and develop talent pipelines for employers.
Participate in local business organizations and develop relationships with employers, community organizations, and economic development partners.
Serve as the central contact for private and public entities seeking workforce training and development information, resources, and solutions.
Support K-14 pipeline development, Achieve Your Degree (AYD), apprenticeships, and other workforce pathways that create employer connections.
Work with the K-14 lead to promote dual credit, youth options, open houses, and campus events across the campuses’ school districts.
Share employer information and contacts through Salesforce, Google Docs, and monthly workforce-team meetings; participate in related annual summits and retreats.
Work with the marketing department to promote credit and non-credit educational services for business and industry in conjunction with academic affairs.
Develop and present program proposals and grant applications with College subject matter experts and, as appropriate, the academic dean and department chair; ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
Participate in training, education, and professional development to maintain the skills and knowledge required for the role.
Supervise assigned staff and adjunct faculty.

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 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 (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.
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.