Key Performance Indicators
• CareerLink headcount growth- skills training, AYD and apprenticeships.
• CareerLink revenue growth.
• Elkhart County Campus enrollment growth.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Employer Engagement and Workforce Development
• Create strategy for employer engagement with the Ivy+ CareerLink team. Executing strategy under the direction of the Vice Chancellor of Ivy+ CareerLink.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers to identify workforce and talent pipeline needs and position Ivy Tech as a preferred talent development partner.
• Increase CareerLink enrollment, employer participation, and revenue through workforce training, certifications, apprenticeships, and educational pathways.
• Collaborate with academic and workforce teams to connect employer needs with college solutions.
• Maintain an active pipeline of employer partnerships and track outcomes against established goals.
Enrollment Growth and Community Engagement
• Lead initiatives that increase enrollment at the Elkhart County Campus.
• Build relationships with community organizations, nonprofits, economic development partners, chambers, and local leaders.
• Create partnerships that support student recruitment, work-based learning, internships, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities.
• Serve as a visible representative of the college through community events, meetings, boards, and stakeholder groups.
• Identify partnership and philanthropic opportunities and facilitate warm handoffs to Resource Development when appropriate.
• Monitor and report progress toward enrollment, engagement, and workforce development metrics.
Strategic Planning and Performance
• Establish and monitor goals aligned with campus priorities.
• Utilize data and metrics to evaluate performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports demonstrating progress toward enrollment, employer engagement, and revenue targets.
• Assume direct responsibility for achieving established performance metrics related to enrollment growth, CareerLink participation and revenue, employer engagement, community partnerships, and program performance while coordinating efforts across Ivy+ CareerLink, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Resource Development, and Strategic
Initiatives.
The staff member will conduct all activities with appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views. Please note that the above list of duties is not exhaustive and other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned by the supervisor or other College administrators.