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Support high schools in the campus service area with K-14 Initiatives, including but not limited to dual credit and/or early college initiatives for Career and Technical Education.
This position will provide student support services that help students with the opportunity to earn up to two years of college credit while in high school that lead to a credential of value and/or matriculation.
Primary goals of this position include ensuring all students are following a specific plan toward completion of dual credit coursework, a Technical Certificate, or an associate's degree (AS or AAS) with the College by tracking student progress. It also includes ensuring matriculation for students who do not complete a credential while in high school. High schools and career centers partnering with the College will receive a broad array of professional level support services by coordinating and executing various resources and support to assist with college/career readiness.
This position is funded through Perkins, with grant funding scheduled to end in June 2027. Continued employment beyond the grant funding period is not guaranteed and will be contingent upon the availability of alternative funding or renewal of the grant.

Location: Valparaiso

Hiring Range: $40,000 - $45,000

Major Responsibilities:

• Track class schedules to ensure students are taking appropriate Career and Technical coursework that leads to the completion of an Ivy Tech program credential.
• Track student enrollment and registration progress, communicate information to high school faculty/staff.
• Meet with students who are not persisting and communicate information to high school faculty/staff.
• Executes strategic initiatives to achieve college-wide and campus level metrics.
• Offer class presentations about Ivy Tech programs, coordinating with academic as needed.
• Recruit on behalf of Ivy Tech, promoting the benefits of the Community College in order to increase the number of inquiries and applicants to the College along with the conversion of those inquiries and applicants to help move students through the enrollment process.
• Coordinate with the high schools and Ivy Tech faculty/staff to connect students with college resources, such as tutoring, library, Ed Tech, DSS, Testing, etc.
• Assist in administering college placement exams to ensure students are meeting college-level program benchmarks.
• Coordinate with high school and Ivy Tech faculty/staff to provide remediation strategies to assist students in meeting college level benchmarks.
• Meet with students to develop individual career/academic plans.
• Work with high schools and career centers to identify existing or future pathways that enhance offerings and lead to program completions in areas that have high demand - high wage jobs
• Coordinate with Ivy Tech staff/faculty to share local career information and job placement data with students.
• Coordinate college visits and visits to local businesses/industries to expose students to various career options.
• Coordinate parent workshops to assist families with admission applications, financial aid, and scholarships.
• Track student progress on any credentials earned as a part of dual credit coursework.
• Create a specified matriculation plan for high school CTE programs.
• Deliver on-site services promoting Dual Credit programs at high schools including, but not limited to, information sessions, admissions, assessment testing, advising, orientation sessions, registration, obtaining transcripts, and guidance with financial aid resources.
• Participate in dual credit events at area high schools as needed.
• Promote career and technical programming at high school, college, and community events.
• Keep appropriate records.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and data.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, public affairs, social services, or related field Demonstrated ability to coordinate, implement, and evaluate program(s).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.
• Good public relations skills and self-motivation required
• Must possess required knowledge and skills of computers and related software applications for program planning and implementation, including record keeping
• Must be able to administer and interpret assessment results
• Must be able to travel throughout North Central Indiana, mobile office environment Referred Qualifications:
• Experience working in higher education and high school-age youth preferred

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, 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

Retirement & Financial Security

• 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

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children

• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs

• Paid professional development opportunities

WorkLife Balance

• Generous 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)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future-because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.