Associate Director, Biomanufacturing Workforce Solutions

Ivy Tech Community College; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking an Associate Director, Heartland BioWorks, to translate regional biomanufacturing priorities into scalable training solutions and oversee grant-driven programs. You will collaborate with employers, educators, and system offices to build sustainable talent pipelines for entry-level roles.

The role emphasizes program design, project management, data tracking, and FERPA/compliance, with cross-sector partnerships and outcomes-focused delivery.

Qualifications

• Design, implement, and scale skills-based training programs aligned with industry-defined competencies.
• Integrate existing curriculum and instructional assets to accelerate deployment and relevance.
• Manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with timelines, deliverables, metrics, and continuous improvement.
• Track participation, completion, and performance metrics and translate data into actionable insights.
• Prepare programmatic and grant-related reports aligned with federal and partner requirements.
• Communicate with employers, educators, and workforce partners to align objectives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to design, develop, and deliver skills-based training aligned to priority biomanufacturing roles.
• Provide oversight and guidance to instructors to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with learning outcomes.
• Coordinate outreach, recruitment, and employer engagement strategies to maximize participation and utilization of training programs.
• Serve as a liaison between employers, education partners, Ivy Tech System Office, and campuses to address regional workforce demand.
• Track and analyze participation, completion, and performance metrics across training programs.
• Prepare required reports, documentation, and updates in alignment with Heartland BioWorks and EDA requirements.
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, budgets, and financial reporting to ensure grant compliance.
• Coordinate instructors, training schedules, facilities, and LMS course builds.
• Procure materials, monitor inventory, and prepare instructional resources in advance of training delivery.
• Communicate progress, risks, and milestones with internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Training design

Program management

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Leadership

FERPA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree + 3+ years

Master’s degree + 1+ years

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking an Associate Director, Heartland BioWorks, to translate regional biomanufacturing priorities into scalable training solutions and oversee grant-driven programs. You will collaborate with employers, educators, and system offices to build sustainable talent pipelines for entry-level roles.

The role emphasizes program design, project management, data tracking, and FERPA/compliance, with cross-sector partnerships and outcomes-focused delivery.