Director of High School Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives

Ivy Tech Community College - South Bend is recruiting for a Director of High School Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives. This position will lead strategic high school partnerships with school corporations to advance postsecondary attainment through college and career pathways. Develop and expand dual credit and dual enrollment opportunities, facilitate new academic pathways, and strengthen collaboration between Ivy Tech and
high school partners.

This position oversees High School Program Coordinator and reports to Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs. The position will work collaboratively with the Director of High School Academic Pathways to grow enrollment, completion, and matriculation.

Division/Department: High School Partnerships and Pathways

Location: South Bend/Elkhart

Exempt: X

Classification: E-2

Position reports to: VCS

Compensation:$63,000-$65,000

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Responsible for identifying, developing and strategically building school corporation partnerships to support the college goal of advancing post-secondary attainment through career and college pathways.

• Support the campus and high school partners by developing new academic pathways, facilitating new dual credit and dual enrollment agreements.

• Prepare reports and evaluate Ivy Tech programs by reviewing individual high school data, identifying trends and opportunities, and developing targeted strategies to improve student engagement, enrollment, and matriculation.

• Oversee dual credit course building processes to ensure courses are accurately established and completed within required timelines.

• Consult with Deans and Academic Chairs to ensure dual credit teacher observations (site visits), syllabi, and credentials adhere to college policy and accreditation standards.

• Coordinate and oversee dual credit management systems to ensure timely completion of faculty onboarding and credential verification as well as required site visits and training in accordance with Ivy Tech standards and established procedures.

• 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.

• Expands awareness of Ivy Tech for high school students and supports matriculation goals by coordinating visits with schools and deans or other faculty to facilitate awareness and relationships with the academic programs offered by Ivy Tech South Bend-Elkhart

• 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.

• Become competent working with Ivy Tech data and support systems (CRM, student record system, LMS, etc.).

• Participates in major campus events such as Commencement.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties 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 required.

• Experience working with educational entities preferred.

• 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

• Ability to work with a diverse population

• Must possess a willingness and ability to travel.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) communication skills are preferred.

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.