Recruitment and Retention Specialist for the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Sciences

Ivy Tech Bloomington is searching for a Recruitment and Retention Specialist for the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science. This is a full time, grant funded position to help support recruitment and retention.

Salary:$46,500
Rolling interviews will occur until the position is filled.

* Benefits: No waiting period
* We offer excellent benefit options (medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, LTD, STD, Identity Guard, etc.).
* Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (with the election of a consumer driven health plan).
* Employer contribution of 10% towards a retirement plan. (Employee contribution not required). Fully vested after 2hrs with the college.
* Sick Time: 3.7 hours each pay (paid every two weeks).
* Vacation Time: 5.34 each pay for first 2 years, then increases to 6.15 after 2 years.
* 9 Paid holidays
* Winter recess: The College also observes an official closing of 4 standard work week days between the observed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day holidays.
* Free tuition towards Ivy Tech classes for employee and qualifying spouse and dependents.
* Tuition assistance funds for courses taken outside of Ivy Tech* Professional Development opportunities.

General Purpose and Scope:

The Recruitment and Retention Specialist supports the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Sciences (SAMEAS) through identifying and implementing strategies to recruit and retain career and technical education (CTE) students, especially within the skilled trades. In addition, this staff member will help develop and run a resource center for students within the school. This is a two year grant funded position. Should the position be effective at increasing recruitment and retention, we will ask that it become a permanent, campus funded position.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Develop and Implement Strategies

• Research best practices and collaborate with the Dean and faculty to identify effective recruitment and retention strategies for CTE students, especially in the skilled trades.
• Execute, monitor, and assess the effectiveness of these strategies.

2. Recruitment and Outreach

• Plan, coordinate, and participate in recruitment and retention events both on and off campus.
• Collaborate with Ivy+ Career Link to transition students from skills training programs into academic programs.

3. Student Support and Retention

• Establish and manage a resource center to provide academic and professional support for students.
• Organize and oversee program-specific group study sessions.
• Engage with students to assess resource needs and develop retention-focused initiatives.

4. Marketing and Communication

• Assist the Dean in managing the school’s social media presence to enhance engagement and outreach

5. Grant Support and Compliance

• Support grant-writing efforts, including co-curricular fund applications, Circle of Ivy applications, and Perkins grant submissions.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student enrollment records in compliance with College policies and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

6. Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned, in alignment with best practices and institutional goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Recognizes the need to maintain accuracy and confidentiality of student enrollment records.
• A team player.
• Experience and knowledge of computer software (including all Microsoft products) required.
• Good listening and customer service skills in working with students and the general public as well as college personnel.
• Fully supports the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Career and Technical Education, Higher Education, and or research is a plus.

Salary & Funding:

· Salary: $46,500

This is a grant funded position for two years. That could potentially lead to permanent funding from the campus.

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 employ