Skills Training Instructor - Network Cable and Fiber Optic Installation

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana; Valparaiso (IN); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health & Wellness

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Educational benefits

Work-life balance

Parental leave

Zusammenfassung

Ivy Tech Community College seeks a hands-on, industry-experienced Skills Training Instructor to launch and deliver a skills training program in network cabling and fiber optic installation. The instructor leads classroom and lab instruction across Bloomington, Fort Wayne, and Valparaiso campuses, preparing students for industry certification and coordinating the program’s culminating employer fair.

The role is full-time and grant-funded through December 2028, with continuation contingent on

Qualifikationen

• Three years of verifiable field experience in low-voltage cabling or fiber optic installation.
• Ability to teach technical, hands-on content to adult learners.
• Ability to manage a lab-based learning environment and pace a multi-week cohort.
• Coordinate enrollment, scheduling, materials, lab resources, and student tracking.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple cohorts and reporting.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• Combination of technical education, industry certification, and verifiable field experience.

Aufgaben

• Deliver eight-week curriculum on campus including boot camp orientation, two-week fiber optic training, and four-week network cabling training.
• Lead hands-on, lab-based instruction and manage cohort pacing and student engagement.
• Prepare students for fiber optic installer and network cable installation exams and coordinate testing.
• Support on-site or off-site certification testing and maintain Canvas course content.
• Recruit and enroll students for each cohort and manage intake documentation and rosters.
• Plan and coordinate culminating employer fair with Career Link partners.
• Maintain campus training lab, equipment inventory, and ATF compliance readiness.
• Collaborate with Dean, Program Chair, and Campus leadership, sharing student success stories.
• Submit cohort reports and participate in program improvement discussions and accreditation activities.
• Uphold safety standards and use Canvas for teaching, learning, assessment, and communication.

Kenntnisse

Low-voltage cabling

Fiber optic installation

Lab management

Teaching technical content

Student mentoring

Ausbildung

BICSI Technician certification

Apprenticeship/formal program

Tools

Canvas LMS

BICSI ATF

Jobbeschreibung

Ivy Tech Community College seeks a hands-on, industry-experienced Skills Training Instructor to launch and deliver a skills training program in network cabling and fiber optic installation. This is a full-time instructional role responsible for teaching both the fiber optic installer and the network cable installation network cable program within an intensive, cohort-based model. The instructor is the primary campus point of contact for program delivery, leading classroom and laboratory instruction, preparing students for industry certification exams, managing cohort logistics, maintaining the training lab, and coordinating the program’s culminating employer fair. This position is available at the Bloomington, Fort Wayne, and Valparaiso campuses, with one instructor per campus. This position is funded through a grant, funding scheduled to end in December 2028. Continued employment beyond the grant funding period is not guaranteed and will be contingent upon the availability of alternative funding or renewal of the grant.

Job Responsibilities

Instruction and Curriculum Delivery

Deliver all phases of the eight-week curriculum on campus, including boot camp orientation, the two-week fiber optic training, and the four-week network cabling training. Lead hands-on, lab-based instruction and manage day-to-day cohort pacing and student engagement throughout each program cycle. Prepare students for the fiber optic installer certification and the network cable installation written (Pearson VUE) and hands-on examinations. Coordinate certification testing. Support students for on-site or off-site certification testing. Build and maintain course content in the College’s learning management system (Canvas).

Student Recruitment, Intake, and Success

Partner with campus leadership to recruit and enroll students for each cohort. Manage enrollment, intake documentation, and cohort rosters. Support student persistence and completion through an intensive, workforce-focused program with real attrition risk. Track participant data, including enrollment, completion, certification attainment, and employment outcomes, and report to the Systems Office on a defined cadence.

Employer Engagement and Career Placement

Plan and coordinate the culminating employer fair for each cohort in collaboration with Career Link, managing employer invitations, logistics, and student-employer connections.

Laboratory and Equipment Management

Maintain the campus training lab, managing equipment inventory, consumable supplies, and readiness for each incoming cohort. Coordinate with campus facilities contacts on lab maintenance needs. Maintain BICSI ATF compliance standards once ATF certification is achieved. Identify equipment replacement needs, submit requests through appropriate campus channels, and communicate supply or readiness gaps to the Systems Office in advance.

Campus and Program Coordination

Work effectively with campus stakeholders, including the Dean, Department/Program Chair, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, Vice Chancellor of Career Link, and Campus Marketing Director. Provide program content and student success stories to the Campus Marketing Director, who executes local outreach and employer-facing marketing. Attend statewide program meetings with the Systems Office and the cross-campus instructor team.

Reporting and Continuous Improvement

Submit cohort reports, certification outcomes, and participant data to the Systems Office on the defined schedule. Participate in program improvement discussions as the program scales toward its statewide goals. Support academic integration efforts, including credit-for-prior-learning pathway discussions led by campus curriculum committees.

General Faculty and Institutional Responsibilities

Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and program documentation as required. Manage a learning environment that supports student success and complies with federal, state, and College safety standards. Use Canvas to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication. Maintain posted office and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations. Develop community, industry, and employer contacts to advance College relationships, in coordination with Career Link and campus leadership. Participate in community service, committee work, program accreditation activities, mentoring, commencement, and campus/college-wide meetings as assigned. Adhere to all College and campus academic policies.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of verifiable field experience in low-voltage cabling, copper and/or fiber optic installation, or related telecommunications/infrastructure work. Experience must be documentable, as verifiable field experience is a prerequisite for BICSI Technician certification. Alternatively, one year of field experience may be sufficient when paired with completion of a formal apprenticeship program.
• Demonstrated ability to teach technical, hands-on content to adult learners through prior instruction, corporate training, apprenticeship leadership, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to manage a lab-based learning environment and to pace instruction across a multi-week cohort model.
• Ability to manage recurring cohort logistics independently, including enrollment, scheduling, materials, lab resources, and student tracking.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cohorts in parallel while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Comfort with data entry, tracking, and reporting for program metrics and gift reporting.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication, with the ability to represent the program to campus leadership, students, and employer partners.
• A combination of technical education, industry certification, and verifiable field experience sufficient to demonstrate mastery of the subject matter.

Preferred Qualifications

• BICSI Train-the-Trainer authorization, enabling on-site delivery of BICSI-branded instruction and exam administration.
• ETA Fiber Optic Installer certification, or equivalent (for example, FOA or the BICSI fiber track).
• Prior experience in workforce development, community college instruction, or apprenticeship program delivery.
• Experience with employer engagement, career fairs, or job placement programming.
• Experience with learning management systems (Canvas preferred).
• Knowledge of the data center, telecommunications, or low-voltage contracting industry.
• Familiarity with BICSI ATF facility requirements.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the classroom, hands-on laboratory, and general campus environments. Frequent standing, walking, and demonstrating during lab instruction. Manual dexterity sufficient to demonstrate cable termination, splicing, and the use of hand and power tools. Occasional lifting and carrying of training equipment, tools, and materials (up to approximately 40 pounds). Occasional travel to external ATF testing sites, between campuses, and to BICSI training for required certification. Schedule may include some variable or evening hours depending on the confirmed cohort format.

Ivy Tech Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to maintaining a community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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 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. At Ivy Tech, you’ll be part of something bigger, where collaboration fuels innovation, learning is a shared journey, and meaningful goals become life-changing achievements.

As Indiana’s only full‑fledged community college, we’re deeply rooted in our mission to empower students, strengthen communities, and support one another every step of the way. No matter your role, you’ll be valued, supported, and inspired because here, people come first. Our faculty and staff are united by purpose, driven by passion, and proud of the difference we make together. Join a team where your work matters. Discover your potential. Make your impact. Ivy Tech is the largest singly accredited community college system in the nation. Providing education across Indiana, we motivate and inspire students as they pursue their futures. To achieve this, it takes a community of over 6,500 employees in 75 locations. Competitive benefits and professional development programs The most advanced technologies in our classrooms and training facilities Collaborative and innovative culture with a focus on creativity and employee belonging Commitment to adapting to meet Indiana's workforce needs and fostering a sustainable, inclusive workplace.