The Assistant Director Early College Programs and Completions will develop and expand relationships with school corporations to further the mission of the College and the campus through K-12 initiatives resulting in college completions. Specifically, responsible for dual credit and Early College programs designed to support career pathway initiatives, namely Indiana College Core (ICC). Work directly with the Director K-14 Initiatives: Dual Credit and Early College and the K-14 Director of Engagement and Transition as well as the DC College Advisors. Collaborate with internal academic affairs leadership, namely Deans, Department/Program Chairs, and the Registrar to create academic programs/plans aligning with Ivy Tech stackable credentials. Manage, advise, and share college completions with K-12 stakeholders focused on Ivy Tech as a viable option to support students prior to high school graduation in their college and career journey.
The Assistant Director Early College Programs and Completions plans, coordinates, and manages the Indiana College Core completion opportunities for the K-14 Team. This position will provide academic and student support services in our Early College High Schools, so students have a rigorous college-prep curriculum with the opportunity to earn up to two years of college credit while in high school. One goal is to provide students with the confidence and skills necessary to graduate from both high school and college; the result is making a college education more accessible, affordable, and attractive to northeast Indiana students by offering an early college program which meets high school graduation requirements and offers focused college-credit, culminating in a Certificate (CT), Technical Certificate (TC) leading toward a two-year associate degree (AS/AAS). Identified Early College High Schools will receive a broad array of professional-level support services, which include college readiness programming, career development, curriculum planning, academic and program-level course offerings, coaching and collaborative staff/faculty development, and access to campus appropriate activities. The Assistant Director monitors, provide supports, and advising to students and their progress, and facilitates appropriate integration of Early College and Dual Credit activities with those of other Ivy Tech and K-12 collaborative programs.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate Dual Credit and Early College Programs focused on Indiana College Core (ICC) Completions throughout northeast Indiana.
- Responsible to provide a framework for Early College partners with a broad array of professional-level support services which include college readiness programming, career development, curriculum planning, academic and program-level course offerings, coaching and collaborative staff/faculty development, and access to facilities.
- Responsible to coordinate and provide academic and student support services Early College HS students. Integrate on-campus appropriate activities with applicable Ivy Tech and K-12 collaborative programming.
- Responsible to advise dual credit students about pathways to academic programs (ICC) and transfer opportunities with Ivy Tech by managing and coordinating academic plans/degree trackers.
- Monitor academic progress of assigned dual credit students, provide on-going academic advising support, while identifying gaps students could fulfill with dual enrollment resulting in a college completion.
- Responsible to lead the implementation of Indiana College Core (ICC) completions with high school partners and expand the college’s ICC completion footprint in northeast Indiana.
- Develop and implement success strategies for the dual credit student registration processes with the goal of students earning certificate/pathway completions prior to high school graduation.
- Develop and cultivate relationships with high school partners and maintain communication, providing individual school updates, utilizing ICC Pathway Worksheets via Google, on the Indiana College Core competency requirements.
- Learn and use Ivy Tech data and support systems (Banner, IvyLearn, MyIvy, Ivy Analytics, DualEnroll, Knowledge Assessment (KA), Workday, the College’s Credential System, DocuSign, etc.) as well as external systems, i.e. CHE’s My College Core Tool, Core Transfer Library and TransferIN, DOE’s LVIS Look Up, etc.
- Manages the Dual Credit student completion tracking process in partnership with Campus Registrar. Ensuring accurate student coding for reporting purposes.
- Stay abreast of Ivy Tech, DOE, CHE, HLC, NLPS, and other key stakeholders’ initiatives, policies, and programming related to Dual Credit, Early College and Indiana College Core Completions.
- Deliver on-site services promoting Dual Credit and Early College programs at assigned high schools including, but not limited to, information sessions, admissions, assessment, advising, orientation sessions, dual credit assessment and registration, obtaining transcripts, guidance with financial aid resources, and matriculation/completion, and transfer options.
- Participate in K-14, Dual Credit and Early College Events at area high schools as needed.
- Develops, promotes, and delivers large and small group Dual Credit, Early College, and Completion presentations to school partners, including student/parent information nights, orientation nights, and community presentations.
- Keep appropriate records. Maintain confidentiality of student records and data.
The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.
Benefits:
Full-time, benefits-eligible position with no enrollment waiting period. Excellent benefits include:
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, as well as other voluntary benefits
Retirement plan with 10% employer contributions, no match necessary and no waiting period for enrollment, does have a 2 year vesting period
Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (with Choice Plan medical insurance)
Free Ivy Tech tuition for employee, spouse, and dependents
For those pursuing higher degrees, Tuition Reimbursement at other institutions.
Eligible employer under the DOL Public Service loan forgiveness program.
Opportunities for professional development
Paid time off: Vacation and Sick time accrued biweekly
Paid holidays: 8 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st
We are looking for a candidate who is committed to an environment where team members feel valued, respected and supported. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to a workplace culture that recognizes and appreciates varied perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We are seeking someone who is passionate about creating and maintaining a team dynamic that encourages open communication and mutual respect.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, public affairs, social services, or related field, Master’s preferred; Workplace Specialist License a plus
- Experience working in higher education environment and with high school-age youth
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate, implement, and evaluate program(s)
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are required; proficiency in communicating with a variety of populations preferred
- Possess analytical reasoning, independent problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Must possess required knowledge and skills of computers and related software applications for program planning and implementation, including detailed and accurate record keeping
- Must be able to administer and interpret assessment results; with the ability to process verbal and numeric information accurately and quickly preferred
- Must be detail oriented, self-starter, well organized, and able to work independently, exercise responsible judgement, and customer oriented
- Must be able to work efficiently and effectively as a team member in a multi-tasking environment under potentially stressful conditions; superior organizational skills; positive attitude and approachability
- Good public relations skills and self-motivation required.
- Must be able to travel throughout Northeast Indiana, mobile office environment
Other Requirements:
- Transcripts and/or relevant certifications/licenses required at time of hire
- Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check
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.
