CTE Coach

This position supports high schools in the campus service area with K-14 Initiatives, including dual credit and early college initiatives for Career and Technical Education. The role provides student support services to help students earn up to two years of college credit while in high school, leading to a credential of value and/or matriculation. Primary goals include ensuring students follow a specific plan toward completion of dual credit coursework, a Technical Certificate, or an associate’s degree (AS or AAS) by tracking student progress and ensuring matriculation for those who do not complete a credential while in high school.

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.

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.
• Execute strategic initiatives to achieve college-wide and campus-level metrics.
• Offer class presentations about Ivy Tech programs, coordinating with academic staff as needed.
• Recruit on behalf of Ivy Tech, promoting the benefits of the Community College to increase inquiries, applicants, and conversions through the enrollment process.
• Coordinate with high schools and Ivy Tech faculty/staff to connect students with college resources such as tutoring, library, Ed Tech, DSS, and Testing.
• Assist in administering college placement exams to ensure students meet 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 high-demand, high-wage job areas.
• 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 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 information sessions, admissions, assessment testing, advising, orientation, 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.
• Maintain appropriate records and confidentiality of student records and data in compliance with FERPA and other regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, public affairs, social services, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, implement, and evaluate programs.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good public relations skills and self-motivation.
• Proficiency in computers and related software applications for program planning, implementation, and record-keeping.
• Ability to administer and interpret assessment results.
• Ability to travel throughout North Central Indiana in a mobile office environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education and with high school-age youth.

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

Benefits

• 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.
  • Discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services.

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

Pay

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

Location

Valparaiso