Strategic Early College Pathways Coordinator

Ivy Tech Community College; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Retirement plan selection

Educational benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College seeks an Early College, Indiana College Core (ICC), and Postsecondary Pathways Coordinator to lead and coordinate dual credit initiatives. The role supports strategic programs, strengthens K–12 partnerships, and aligns coursework with Ivy Tech credentials to foster student success and completion.

The position collaborates with Ivy Tech departments, college leadership, and school partners to expand opportunities, monitor progress, and advance completion strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in education, higher education administration, public affairs, social services, business, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience coordinating programs, projects, initiatives, or partnerships in higher education, K–12 education, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, implement, evaluate, and improve programs and initiatives while developing collaborative partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with students, families, educators, administrators, and community partners.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, monitor outcomes, manage multiple priorities and timelines, exercise independent judgment, solve problems, and make recommendations to support program effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Early College initiatives in collaboration with K–12 partners and Ivy Tech stakeholders.
• Develop, implement, and improve Early College programming.
• Provide guidance and support to partner schools to strengthen opportunities for students.
• Align Early College programming with Ivy Tech academic pathways and credentials.
• Coordinate ICC implementation efforts with K–12 partners and maintain ICC resources and communications.
• Monitor student progress toward ICC completion and promote better completion outcomes.
• Collaborate with counselors, administrators, and Ivy Tech stakeholders to increase ICC participation.
• Coordinate pathway planning efforts to align dual credit opportunities with student goals.
• Promote Credentials of Value and stackable credential pathways.
• Support course sequencing to advance certificates, technical certificates, and degrees.
• Monitor program outcomes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and deliver presentations and materials to promote Early College, ICC, and pathway opportunities.
• Maintain records and assist with program and grant reporting requirements.

Skills

Program coordination

Data analysis

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Student information systems

Data reporting tools

Educational technology platforms

Job description

Ivy Tech Community College seeks an Early College, Indiana College Core (ICC), and Postsecondary Pathways Coordinator to lead and coordinate dual credit initiatives. The role supports strategic programs, strengthens K–12 partnerships, and aligns coursework with Ivy Tech credentials to foster student success and completion.

The position collaborates with Ivy Tech departments, college leadership, and school partners to expand opportunities, monitor progress, and advance completion strategies