Vice-Chancellor, Ivy+ Career Link & Community Partnerships

The Vice Chancellor for Ivy+ Career Link and Community Partnerships serves as the primary advisor to the Chancellor regarding career development of students and in fulfilling training, education, work-and-learn, and placement needs of employers in the campus service area. This position is responsible for leading all aspects of the IVY+ CAREER LINK campus organization, including implementing the IVY+ CAREER LINK strategy and overseeing ongoing support of campus team members. The Vice Chancellor leads training initiatives, provides coaching and consultation to the campus IVY+ CAREER LINK team members, developing strategies and plans to assist students and employers. The role will also intentionally develop partnerships with industry in the South Bend- Elkhart community to ensure Ivy Tech is meeting the needs of the community as well as bolstering pathways for student employment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

 
Oversees and manages campus IVY+ CAREER LINK team and operations.

Guides the daily activities of Employer Consultants, Career Coaches, and Career Experiences Specialist to drive outcomes tied to students’ Career Action Plans (CAP), work-and-learn experiences for students and employers, placement of students in jobs upon graduation, and fulfillment of training, education, and talent pipelines for employers.

Partners with Systems Office Assistant Vice President Employer Connections and Assistant Vice President Employer Connections and Student Talent Pipeline to build out and plan to meet and exceed related campus goals.

Partners with campus Vice Chancellors for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs in developing strategies and initiatives to successfully implement elements of the IVY+ CAREER LINK.

Develops and maintains a culture for the IVY+ CAREER LINK campus team that is student- and employer-centric, based upon demand-driven, voice-of-the-customer, data-oriented solutions leveraged at the campus service area level.

Acts alongside the Chancellor as a key strategic representative to many external agencies, consortia, partnerships, and workforce groups throughout the campus service area in matters related to student career coaching, work-and-learn constructs, apprenticeships, placement frameworks, and employer workforce needs.

Leads the campus as it seeks to fulfill and expand the training, education, and career development partnership opportunities with business, industry, government, and community members.
Assists in creating and maintaining strategic alliances and building long-term relationships with economic development entities, corporations, community groups, local agencies, local K-12s, etc.

Works alongside the Chancellor and Resource Development staff to identify and attract public and private funding opportunities to support the current and ongoing financial needs of the IVY+ CAREER LINK.

Works collaboratively with the Chancellor and other campus leaders to successfully implement initiatives and meet or exceed metrics tied to the IVY+ CAREER LINK.

Works with Assistant Vice President of Employer and Student Talent Pipeline to provide training, tools, and other resources to campus Career Coach(es) to ensure they are working effectively with students in preparation and tracking of CAPs, attainment of work-and-learn experiences, career placement, and other related career preparation needs.

Works with Systems Office Assistant Vice President of Employer Consulting to provide training, tools, and other resources to campus consultants to ensure they are working effectively with employers in the fulfillment of training, education, work-and-learn, and placement needs.

Works with Systems Office Assistant Vice President of Employer and Student Pipeline to ensure work-and-learn, placement, and other career opportunities are available to students and employers.
This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically 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.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Chancellor
SUPERVISION GIVEN: Ivy+ Career Link Staff

Compensation: $118,000-130,000

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree preferred.

A minimum of five (5) years related experience required.

Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

Demonstrated skills and abilities to concurrently manage numerous tasks, some with conflicting priorities required.

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