Employer Consultant

Ivy Tech Community College•Bloomington, IN

2d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Employer Consultant provides leadership for workforce training initiatives and business and industry partnerships to advance the development and enrollment of college-ready programs for business and industry. The role aligns vision, strategy, goals, and operating requirements so workforce programs, career technical education, and workforce initiatives meet changing needs of students, the community, and businesses. As a strategic partner to area employers, the Employer Consultant learns their market conditions and training, education, and workforce pipeline needs. The position reports to the campus Vice Chancellor of Ivy+ Career Link and collaborates with Career Coaching, Academic Advisors, Deans, High School Partnerships and Pathways, and other leaders. It develops work plans tied to College metrics and supports services and products that meet or exceed customer expectations. The role may supervise Program Managers and serves as a central point of contact for entities seeking workforce training and development information, resources, and solutions. The position requires a bachelor's degree and at least three years of related experience. A master's degree and direct strategic and consultative sales experience are preferred. The role requires employer and partner outreach, strong communication and organizational skills, and travel to campuses, employer locations, and community or partner activities. A flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends, may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
At least three years of related experience required.
Demonstrated ability to manage numerous tasks, including tasks with conflicting priorities.
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Commitment to student learning outcomes and staff development.
Skill in networking and professional outreach with employers and partners in diverse industries.
Active driver's license, a driving record sufficient for College insurance eligibility, and ability and willingness to travel to campuses, employer locations, and community and partner activities.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
Ability to work within an entrepreneurial framework and scale a large project.
Ability to promote an inclusive environment in which people from diverse backgrounds feel respected and valued.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Experience in direct strategic and consultative sales strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with campus leadership and Systems Office partners to build and implement campus strategy for employer connections and training and completion metrics.
Align workforce pipeline strategies—including apprenticeship, internship, work-and-learn, and placement programs—with student and local industry needs in partnership with campus partners.
Support marketing, enrollment, data management and analysis, and the design and development of programs.
Monitor and respond to demand-driven needs and skills gaps in key economic sectors within the campus service area.
Establish 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 voice-of-the-customer processes to co-develop workforce programs and products, and compile workforce data and customer information to support employer needs.
Collaborate with the Vice Chancellor of Ivy+ Career Link and the team to build a common vision for internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with College faculty and staff to implement credit and non-credit workforce development programs tied to high-wage, high-demand occupations and employer talent pipelines.
Participate in local business organizations and events to develop market and community knowledge and build relationships with employers, community organizations, and economic development partners.
Serve as the central contact for private or public entities seeking workforce training and development information, resources, and solutions.
Support High School Partnerships and Pathways pipeline development, Achieve Your Degree, apprenticeships, and other workforce pathways that create employer connections.
Work with the High School Partnerships and Pathways team to support industry partnerships and relevant campus programming.
Share employer information and contacts through Salesforce, Google Docs, and monthly meetings with the workforce team, campus Vice Chancellor, Career Coaches, and Talent Connection Managers; participate in related annual summits or retreats.
Work with the marketing department to promote credit and non-credit educational services for business and industry in coordination with broader campus efforts.
Assist program chairs and Deans with recruiting and developing school-specific internal and external advisory boards.
Develop and present program proposals and grant applications with College subject matter experts and relevant academic, department, and Foundation partners, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
Participate in training, education, and professional development to maintain the skills and knowledge required for the role.
Perform other duties logically associated with the position as assigned and comply with FERPA, applicable regulations, and professional standards.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with an 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 at no cost.
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.