CTE Pathways & Retention Navigator

Ivy Tech Community College; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in East Chicago seeks a CTE Recruitment and Retention Specialist to drive student recruitment, persistence, and completion within CTE programs. You will collaborate with academic leadership and advising to engage students at key points in their path and improve credential attainment.

The role blends proactive outreach with data-informed decisions, monitoring student progress and coordinating support services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, student affairs, or related field.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on tasks.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment efforts for CTE programs through outreach to prospective and current students.
• Assist students in understanding program pathways, credential opportunities, and career outcomes.
• Collaborate with advising and enrollment teams to support onboarding and transition into CTE programs.
• Provide guidance and support to CTE students related to academic progress, program requirements, and available resources.
• Proactively communicate with students to assess needs and connect them with appropriate campus or community resources.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, student affairs, or related field

Tools

Student data systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Ivy Tech Community College in East Chicago seeks a CTE Recruitment and Retention Specialist to drive student recruitment, persistence, and completion within CTE programs. You will collaborate with academic leadership and advising to engage students at key points in their path and improve credential attainment.

The role blends proactive outreach with data-informed decisions, monitoring student progress and coordinating support services.