Assistant Director K-14 Initiatives

Responsible for dual credit and dual enrollment agreements, implementation, and tracking; Early College Programs, and career pathway initiatives designed to support student credential completion. Work with Admissions, Financial Aid, Career Services, Academic Leadership and Faculty to coordinate respective initiatives and activities focused on high school students. Oversee high school recruitment and matriculation efforts.
This position reports to the Executive Director of K-14 Initiatives.

Pay Range: $50,000 - 55,000 per year

Location: Primary office in Gary with frequent travel to East Chicago and Crown Point. Some regional and statewide travel will be required.

Major Responsibilities:​

• Support the Executive Director & K14 Initiatives in efforts to identify, develop and strategically build school corporation partnerships to support the college goal of advancing post-secondary attainment through career and college pathways.

• Support the Executive Director & K14 Initiatives in efforts to plan and coordinate visits with schools and deans or other faculty to facilitate awareness and relationships with the academic programs offered by Ivy Tech Lake County Campus.

• Responsible for overseeing high school recruitment efforts and meeting high school recruitment goals.

• Communicate and educate high school partners (administrators, faculty, guidance counselors, and staff), high school students, and high school parents about dual credit/dual enrollment opportunities, including, but not limited to, the Indiana College Core, workforce certificates and/or other seamless pathways into Ivy Tech Community College.

• Provide oversight for the application, course enrollment, and grade reporting process with high schools.

• Implement college policy and procedures related to secondary programs, including adherence to the accreditation standards of NACEP & HLC.

• Consult with various offices at the College to standardize procedures.

• Consult with Deans and Academic Chairs to ensure dual credit teacher observations, syllabi, and credentials adhere to college policy.

• Collaborate with academic leadership to ensure high school dual credit teachers receive required annual professional development.

• Ensure academic progress of dual credit students is monitored on a regular basis.

• Work to develop dual credit and dual enrollment pathways to completion from certifications to Associate degrees.

• Collaborate with Marketing & Communications Department to develop promotional and informational pieces for students and parents and manage the distribution of these materials.

• Oversee database maintenance of faculty and teachers involved in dual credit and dual enrollment courses in order to track and report Secondary Initiative data.

• Become competent working with Ivy Tech data and support systems (Banner, IvyLearn, MyIvy, etc.).

• Participates in major campus events such as, but not limited to, Commencement, College 101 Nights, etc.

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the 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.

Education, Experience And Other Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required.

• One-year experience working in higher education

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and networking skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Must demonstrate the ability to take initiative and make decisions

• Interpersonal skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle major projects, simultaneously are required.

• Must possess a willingness and ability to travel to three campus locations and other campuses or high school partners as needed.

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

Work‑Life 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.