Director for Work-Based Learning and Credential Attainment

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE), created in 1971, is the State's higher education coordinating agency, driven to improve economic and social mobility for Hoosiers through postsecondary education and training. The Commission also administers Indiana’s state financial aid programs, including 21st Century Scholars.

About the role

Under the direction of the Assistant Commissioner for Career and Technical Education (CTE), the Director for Work-Based Learning (WBL) and Credential Attainment leads the CTE team’s efforts to provide students access to WBL and credential opportunities through CTE programming. The role focuses on implementing Indiana’s new high school diploma and honors seals, ensuring compliance with legislative code and education guidance, and improving college and career readiness statewide. The Director develops partnerships to strengthen work-based learning and credential attainment, oversees a CTE Program Manager, and supports cross-agency initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to ensure fidelity in the implementation of high-quality work-based learning throughout the state.
• Ensure all work-based learning and credential of value documentation is updated and accurate, including WBL guidance documents, the annual Credentials of Value list, CTE funding memo, and industry certification reimbursement.
• Lead the review and revision process for the annual credentials of value list and interagency partnership communication with the Department of Workforce Development, Indiana Department of Education, and external stakeholders.
• Lead the development of industry engagement resources to strengthen and increase work-based learning opportunities statewide.
• Develop resources on work-based learning and credentials of value to support CTE directors and school staff in implementing high-quality opportunities for students.
• Lead communication and collaboration with the CTE data team to ensure accurate reporting procedures for schools, intermediaries, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate with education vertical colleagues and the CTE data team to support cross-agency initiatives and track WBL experiences and earned credentials for Indiana diploma honors seals requirements.
• Oversee regional outreach, education, and engagement pertaining to work-based learning and credentials of value.
• Lead the WBL Program Manager in implementing regional outreach, education, engagement, and accountability for WBL experiences and credential attainment.
• Lead WBL and credential communications and outreach with postsecondary institutions, industry partners, and other strategic education/community partners.
• Work with the Indiana Department of Education to maintain WBL and credential guidance and website updates.
• Increase industry understanding of work-based learning and credentials of value and solicit input and feedback.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop mechanisms supporting information gathering and integration into Commission goals and metrics.
• Implement the agency's Strategic Management Plan for the CTE Program Manager, including annual goals and metric-based outcomes.
• Provide oversight and direction for the CTE Program Manager’s maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Regularly report on progress toward established leading and lagging indicators for strategic initiatives.
• Document and refine project management processes.

Pay

This position starts at an annual salary of $75,000.00.

Benefits

• Three medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two fully-funded pension plan options.
• Robust leave policies, including:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
  • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off.
  • 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Referral Bonus program.
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.