Ivy Tech Madison is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Director of K-14 Initiatives. Come join our team!

General Purpose and Scope of the position:

The Assistant Director of K-14 Initiatives will develop, coordinate, and implement student success initiatives for high school students to ensure students excel in their courses by collaborating with college faculty, staff, and high school partners. This position will oversee the application and qualification process for dual credit and dual enrollment students in preparation for enrollment in courses. This includes coordinating with counselors and dual credit teachers, visiting partner schools, and working directly with students through the initial assessment until qualification is met. Services to dual enrolled students include academic success guidance and planning, solution focused assistance, student group tracking, and management of students with academic and success challenges. The position promotes the development of students in need of life and/or academic skills assistance, intervening when necessary, and communicating performance to schools and parents.

Major Responsibilities:

• Sustain positive working relationships with internal and external audiences including program chairs, faculty, teachers, and counselors.
• Coordinate with faculty regarding at-risk student needs and progress, including the monitoring of students as well as attendance reports.
• Communicate with counselors and/or parents regarding performance issues.
• Serve as the liaison for dual enrollment students to on-campus services such as tutoring and career development.
• Oversee the application and qualification of dual credit and dual enrollment students and coordinate and implement Knowledge Assessment at high schools.
• Assist in the coordination of and participation in new dual enrollment student on-campus orientations and other on-campus events.
• Manage several concurrent projects with a minimal amount of supervision.
• The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience in program management and development, education, or equivalent area.
• Must be highly motivated and possess demonstrated planning, and organization skills.
• Ability to determine priorities, organize workload, and to follow through to completion.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.
• A customer service orientation and an ability to establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships within a diverse and multicultural environment.
• Ability to administer and interpret assessment results.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google Sheets and Documents.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Other Requirements:

• Position is Monday through Friday, with some occasional weekend and evenings hours based on needs.
• Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the College students and employees.
• Fully supports the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives.

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.