Strategic Employer Partnerships Lead, Workforce Development

Ivy Tech Community College; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking an Employer Consultant to provide leadership for workforce training initiatives and develop strong employer partnerships to advance enrollment in college-ready programs. This role aligns campus strategy with workforce needs and reports to the campus Vice Chancellor of Ivy+ Career Link.

The position focuses on building collaborative partnerships with local employers, coordinating with Career Coaching and Academic Advisors, and implementing VOC processes to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred.
• Minimum of three years related experience; experience in direct strategic and consultative sales is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated skill managing numerous tasks, some with conflicting priorities, required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Campus Leadership and Systems Office to build out and implement campus strategy related to employer connections and training/completion metrics.
• Integrates the alignment of workforce pipeline strategies including apprenticeship, internship, work-and-learn, and placement programs in support of students and local industry in partnership with Campus partners. Responsible for marketing, enrollment, data management and analysis, and assisting in the design and development of programs.
• Monitors and responds to demand-driven needs and skills gaps within key economic sectors of the campus service area for workforce alignment, development, and training and education purposes.
• Establishes, maintains, and cultivates positive, collaborative partnerships with employers. Provides meaningful consulting services focused on employer needs. Actively listens to and engages employers to assist in realizing the full scope and depth of their needs.
• Implements demand-driven, voice-of-the-customer (VOC) processes to co-develop workforce programs and products.
• In collaboration with the Vice Chancellor of Ivy+ Career Link and team, builds a common vision for the campus to all internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborates with College faculty and staff to implement credit and non-credit workforce development programs that meet community needs based on high wage, high demand occupations to develop talent pipelines for employers.
• Participates in local business organizations or events to further develop understanding of markets and communities to build relationships with employers, community organizations, and economic development partners.
• Serves as the central point of contact for private or public entities seeking information, resources, and solutions for workforce training and development.
• Supports High School Partnerships and Pathways pipeline development, Achieve Your Degree (AYD), apprenticeship, and other workforce pathways to create seamless employer connections.
• Works collaboratively with High School Partnerships and Pathways team to support industry partnerships and relevant campus programming
• Shares relevant employer information and contacts within the Career Link team and others related to campus employer connections through Salesforce, Google Docs, and monthly meetings with the workforce team, campus Vice Chancellor of Ivy+ CareerLink, Career Coaches, and Talent Connection Managers. Participates in related annual summits and/or retreats.
• Interacts with marketing department to create awareness of credit and noncredit educational services for business/industry in conjunction with larger campus efforts.
• Assists program chairs/Deans with the recruitment and development of school specific internal and external advisory boards.
• Develops and presents program proposals and grant applications by drawing from the College subject matter experts and in collaboration with the academic dean, department chair, Foundation team, and others as appropriate, to ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
• Participates in training, education, and professional development activities as necessary to stay current with the skills and knowledge required to perform the duties of the job.

Skills

3+ years experience

Sales experience

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking an Employer Consultant to provide leadership for workforce training initiatives and develop strong employer partnerships to advance enrollment in college-ready programs. This role aligns campus strategy with workforce needs and reports to the campus Vice Chancellor of Ivy+ Career Link.

The position focuses on building collaborative partnerships with local employers, coordinating with Career Coaching and Academic Advisors, and implementing VOC processes to