CTE Student Recruitment and Retention Specialist

Major Responsibilities

• Student Recruitment and Outreach
• Retention and Student Support
• Data-Informed Student Engagement
• Program and Faculty Collaboration
• Making and Monitoring Progress
• Administrative and Operational Support

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, student affairs, or related field
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities and follow through on tasks
• Experience working with diverse student populations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education, advising, or student support services
• Familiarity with CTE programs or workforce-aligned education
• Experience using student data systems or reports to inform decision-making

Pay

$45,000 per year

Schedule

Primary office location will be East Chicago with frequent travel to Gary and Crown Point. Some regional or statewide travel will be required.

Benefits

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
• 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
• 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

Note

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.