Ivy Tech Community College · 3 hours ago
Workforce Consultant
East Chicago, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$45K/yr - $55K/yr
2+ years expIvy Tech Community College is seeking a full-time Workforce Consultant to join their Ivy+ Career Link workforce and skills training division. The role involves meeting enrollment and revenue targets by developing and maintaining training programs, collaborating with employers, and supporting career development initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Build and maintain strategic partnerships to develop deep, collaborative partnerships with area employers to understand their specific market and individual training, education and workforce pipeline needs
Develop and implement a plan to effectively target and track engagement with key industries
Maintain a database of employer partners and measure participation in workforce initiatives
Create reports on industry engagement, highlighting successes, challenges, and opportunities for expansion
Work to expand our Achieving Your Degree (AYD) enrollments
Collaborate with employers to design and tailor workforce training programs that align with industry needs
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
Identify and engage potential clients, employers and stakeholders to promote workforce development and skills training programs
Develop proposals and contracts to support training initiatives
Develop and implement strategies to increase program enrollment and revenue
Present training solutions to corporate and community partners, highlighting ROI and workforce impact
Secure the contract or program to meet revenue goals and program enrollments
Provide consultation to employers on workforce solutions, including upskilling and reskilling strategies
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
2+ years of experience in direct sales and consultative sales required
Experience working with training providers, or employer-led initiatives is ideal
Experience working with CRM systems (Customer Relationship Management) to track employer engagement and business development activities
Demonstrated skills and abilities to concurrently manage numerous tasks, some with conflicting priorities required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools and data analysis software
Must have excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to work within an entrepreneurial framework and scale a large project required
Must be able and willing to travel to and from professional development or statewide activities
Strong sales and relationship-building skills
Ability to identify and secure new business opportunities
Ability to close contracts in a timely manner
Experience in developing and negotiating contracts and partnerships
Knowledge of workforce training programs, upskilling, and industry-aligned skills development
Familiarity with labor market trends and employer workforce needs
Participating 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
Ability to assess business and industry needs to develop and implement customized workforce solutions
Strong analytical skills for program evaluation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong public speaking and presentation abilities
Ability to engage a variety of stakeholders, including business leaders, government agencies and educators
Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships
Strong attention to detail
Preferred
Experience in internships, apprenticeship or job placement, a plus
Benefits
No waiting period to enroll in benefits.
Employer contribution to retirement plan.
Excellent benefits, including voluntary benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, identity theft protection, accidental injury and illness, and more!
Paid time off: vacation, sick, volunteer, bereavement.
Paid holidays: 9 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st.
Free tuition at any Ivy Tech location for employee, spouse, and qualifying dependents.
Full time employees qualify for tuition assistance for higher education opportunities.
Professional Development opportunities.
Company
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana is a school.
5001-10000 employees
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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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