Assistant Director of K-14 Initiatives

In collaboration with the Director of K14 Initiatives, the Assistant Director of K-14 Initiatives will oversee the application and qualification process for dual credit and dual enrollment students in preparation for enrollment in courses. This includes coordinating with counselors and dual credit instructors, visiting partner schools, and working directly with students through the initial assessment and maintaining relationships to encourage intentional dual credit and enrollment courses. This position will also develop, coordinate, and implement student success initiatives for dual enrollment students to ensure
students excel in their courses by collaborating with college faculty, staff, and high school partners for the benefit of students in need of life and or academic skills assistance, monitor academic success and intervene when necessary, and communicate performance to schools and parents. Services to dual enrolled students include academic success guidance and planning, solution focused assistance, student group tracking, and management of students with academic and success challenges.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Sustain positive working relationships with internal and external audiences including academic leadership, instructors, and counselors.

● Coordinate with faculty about student needs and progress, including monitoring students in Ivy Advising and attendance reports.

● Maintain an open line of communication between high school counselors, instructors, and parents to support student’s success.

● Assist in promoting and increasing dual credit and dual enrollment opportunities to students within the Hamilton County service area.

● Provide on-site support when requested and needed by our partner high schools.

● Organize student meetings to assist in advising high school students through credential completions.

● Serve as the liaison for dual enrollment students to on-campus services such as tutoring and career development.

● Oversee the application and qualification of dual credit and dual enrollment students and coordinate and implement Knowledge Assessment at high schools.

● Assist in the coordination of and participation in new dual enrollment student on-campus orientations and other on-campus events.

● Manage several concurrent projects with a minimal amount of supervision.

● Ensure timelines and policies are adhered to for high school administrators, students, and teachers.

● Support and contribute to the Director’s, campus’s and College’s vision for K-14.

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: Director of K-14 Initiatives
SUPERVISION GIVEN: N/A

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

● Bachelor’s Degree required with minimum of 3-5 years in program development or K-14 preferred.

● Must be highly motivated and possess demonstrated planning, and organization skills. Must demonstrate the ability to take initiative and make decisions. Interpersonal skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle major projects simultaneously are required.

● Ability to demonstrate computer literacy and orientation toward creative uses of technology in the delivery of services for dual credit and dual enrolled students. ● Ability to administer and interpret assessment results required.

● Must possess a willingness and an ability to travel and occasionally work nights or weekends.

● Must demonstrate the 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.

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 employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.