College Connection Coach

Ivy Tech Community College; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement contribution (10% waived)

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College seeks a Program Support specialist to advance K-14 initiatives and ensure students follow a clear path to dual credit, certificates, or an Associate’s Degree. You will track progress, coordinate with high schools and Ivy Tech staff, and promote college readiness.

The role involves recruiting for Ivy Tech, coordinating tutoring resources, administering placement exams, and guiding families through admissions and financial aid processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, public affairs, social services, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, implement, and evaluate programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication required.
• Proficiency with computers and related software for planning and record keeping.
• Ability to administer and interpret assessment results.
• Ability to travel across North Central Indiana in mobile environment.

Responsibilities

• Support K-14 initiatives including dual credit and early college programs.
• Track student progress toward dual credit, certificate, or degree completion.
• Coordinate with high schools and Ivy Tech faculty to provide tutoring or remediation.
• Promote opportunities for college placement and credential attainment.
• Meet with students to develop individualized career plans.
• Coordinate campus visits to expose students to career options.
• Deliver information sessions, admissions, and financial aid guidance at high schools.
• Maintain records and ensure FERPA compliance.
• Engage in outreach to increase inquiries and applicants.
• Support college-wide metrics and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Public relations

Computer skills

Assessment interpretation

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education/public affairs/social services

Job description

Support high schools in the campus service area with K-14 Initiatives, including but not limited to dual credit and/or early college initiatives. This position will provide academic and student support services that help students with the opportunity to earn up to two years of college credit while in high school. Primary goals of this position include ensuring all students are following a specific plan toward completion of dual credit coursework, a Technical Certificate, or an Associate’s Degree with the College by tracking student progress. It also includes ensuring matriculation for students who do not complete a credential while in high school. High schools partnering with the College will receive a broad array of professional level support services by coordinating and executing various resources and support including, but not limited to benchmarking/remediation, tutoring/supplemental instruction, high school faculty, parent support and college/career readiness.

Track class schedules to ensure students are taking appropriate coursework that leads to the completion of an Ivy Tech credential.

Track student progress, communicate information to high school faculty/staff.

Meet with students who are not persisting and communicate information to high school faculty/staff.

Executes strategic initiatives to achieve college-wide and campus-level metrics.

Recruit on behalf of Ivy Tech, promoting the benefits of the Community College in order to increase the number of inquiries and applicants to the College along with the conversion of those inquiries and applicants to help move students through the enrollment process.

Coordinate with the high schools and Ivy Tech faculty/staff to provide resources for tutoring or supplemental instruction.

Assist in administering college placement exams to ensure students are meeting college-level benchmarks.

Coordinate with high school and Ivy Tech faculty/staff to provide remediation strategies to assist students in meeting college-level benchmarks.

Meet with students to develop individual career plans.

Coordinate with Ivy Tech staff/faculty to share local career information and job placement data with students.

Coordinate college visits and visits to local businesses/industries to expose students to various career options.

Coordinate parent workshops to assist families with admission applications, financial aid, and scholarships.

Create a specified matriculation plan for high school.

Deliver on-site services promoting Dual Credit/Early College programs at highschools including, but not limited to, information sessions, admissions, assessment testing, advising, orientation sessions, registration, obtaining transcripts, and guidance with financial aid resources.

Participate i n Dual Credit/Early College Events at area high schools as needed.

Keep appropriate records.

Maintain confidentiality of student records and data.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in education, public affairs, social services, or related field Demonstrated ability to coordinate, implement, and evaluate program(s).

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.

Good public relations skills and self-motivation required

Must possess required knowledge and skills of computers and related software applications for program planning and implementation, including record keeping

Must be able to administer and interpret assessment results

Must be able to travel throughout North Central Indiana, mobile office environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in higher education and high school-age youth preferred

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday, occasional evenings and Saturdays during peak times.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

Retirement & Financial Security

• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years

• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children

• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs

• Paid professional development opportunities

Work‑Life Balance

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess

• Flexible work arrangements where available

• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)

• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

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.