Ivy Tech Community College is seeking a student-focused, mission-driven Program Manager to lead the development and delivery of workforce-aligned training programs, including the Code/IT Academy and customized career readiness initiatives. This position will oversee programming designed to support business, industry, and underserved learner populations across the 11-county Uplands Region. The Program Manager will ensure operational excellence, student success, and employer satisfaction while maintaining compliance with college and grant standards.
Annual Salary: $45,000
This position is grant funded through September 2026. Continued employment is contingent upon future funding.
Benefits: No waiting period
We offer excellent benefit options (medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, LTD, STD, Identity Guard, etc.).
Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (with the election of a consumer driven health plan).
Employer contribution of 10% towards a retirement plan. (Employee contribution not required).
Sick Time: 3.7 hours each pay (paid every two weeks).
Vacation Time: 5.34 each pay for first 2 years, then increases to 6.15 after 2 years.
9 Paid holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.
Winter recess: The College also observes an official closing of 4 standard work week days between the observed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day holidays. This is known as Winter Recess.
Free tuition towards Ivy Tech classes for employee and qualifying dependents.
Professional Development opportunities.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Management & Coordination
- Lead development and execution of Code/IT Academy, a workforce-aligned training program for careers in IT administration and related tech fields.
- Coordinate facilities, materials, and instructor assignments for all program sites.
- Maintain up-to-date project budgets and assist with financial processing (invoicing, billing, vouchers).
- Manage program calendar, including course start/end dates, graduations, and career events.
- Oversee logistics and delivery of student incentives, exam vouchers, and course materials.
- Ensure accurate project documentation and use of statewide contract templates.
Student Engagement & Success
- Guide prospective students through Code/IT Academy enrollment and intake process.
- Monitor attendance and progress with proactive outreach and support.
- Connect students to wraparound services, certification prep, and job readiness resources.
- Foster a supportive learning environment grounded in peer engagement and career outcomes.
- Ensure grades, certifications, and evaluation data are captured in appropriate systems.
Employer & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Build and sustain collaborative partnerships with employers, industry stakeholders, and workforce development entities.
- Work with Ivy Tech Employer Consultant to define employer training priorities and contracts.
- Liaise with external partners including The Mill, Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI), and workforce boards.
- Attend stakeholder meetings to provide updates and gather feedback on training needs and outcomes.
Data & Reporting
- Track enrollment, attendance, certification, and placement data in systems like Salesforce, Banner, and Workday.
- Prepare reports for internal stakeholders and funders in alignment with grant and institutional requirements.
- Monitor trends to evaluate program equity, effectiveness, and areas for improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in business, workforce training, or program coordination.
- Financial acumen and experience managing budgets and contracts.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Willingness and ability to travel throughout the 11-county Uplands region.
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.
