Ivy Tech Community College · 1 month ago
Assistant Director of Early Childhood Programs
Richmond, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expIvy Tech Community College is an accredited institution focused on enhancing educational opportunities. The Early Childhood Workforce Development Consultant will advocate for the early childhood education workforce, developing partnerships and coordinating initiatives to improve workforce quality and retention across the Richmond Campus’s service area.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a network of early childhood providers (public, private, and nonprofit) across the five-county region
Assess workforce needs and create pathways for childcare employees to access educational credentials (e.g., CDA, or associate degree)
Serve as a liaison between childcare centers and campus resources, connecting employers and workers to funding opportunities, training programs, and credential support
Collaborate with public school systems to design and implement “grow-your-own” programs that encourage high school students to pursue careers in early childhood education
Provide technical assistance and consultation to organizations seeking to upskill their childcare staff or align operations with state requirements
Track program participation, outcomes, and community impact through regular reporting and data collection
Represent the Richmond Campus at community meetings, workforce development events, and early childhood education coalitions
Work closely with academic and workforce departments to ensure alignment between training offerings and industry needs
Qualification
Required
Strong Communication skills and ability to take initiative and complete tasks with minimal supervision
Creative problem solver with solutions-oriented mindset
Easily accessible and responsive to customer needs
Operates with a strong sense of urgency and professionalism
Ability to travel throughout the service area
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Services, or a related field is preferred or a minimum of three years experience in early childhood education, workforce development, or community engagement
Company
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana is a school.
5001-10000 employees
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2025 (10)
2024 (8)
2023 (6)
2022 (11)
2021 (7)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29.34MKey Investors
Lowe's FoundationLilly EndowmentU.S. Department of Labor
2025-07-18Grant
2024-12-05Grant· $21.9M
2023-06-15Grant
Leadership Team
Martin Pollio
President
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