Ivy Tech Community College · 1 week ago
Employer Consultant
Fort Wayne, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expIvy Tech Community College is seeking an Employer Consultant to lead workforce training initiatives and develop partnerships with businesses. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to design and deliver training programs that meet the needs of employers and align with institutional priorities.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with Program Managers, Deans, Department Chairs, faculty, and workforce teams to design and deliver non-credit workforce training aligned with employer needs and institutional priorities
Implements demand-driven, voice-of-the-customer (VOC) processes to co-develop workforce programs and solutions
Utilizes data from the Department of Workforce Development and other agencies, along with customer insights, to align programs with current and emerging workforce needs
Responsibilities include marketing, enrollment, data management and analysis, and assisting with program design and development
Monitors and responds to demand-driven workforce needs and skills gaps within key economic sectors of the campus service area to inform workforce alignment, development, training, and education efforts
Establishes, maintains, and strengthens collaborative partnerships with employers by providing consultative services focused on their workforce needs. Actively listens to employer feedback to fully understand and address training and talent pipeline challenges
Collaborate with the workforce team to build and communicate a shared vision to internal and external stakeholders
Participates in local business and economic development organizations to deepen market and community knowledge and strengthen relationships with employers and community partners
Serves as the primary point of contact for public and private entities seeking information, resources, and solutions related to workforce training and development
Supports K–14 pipeline initiatives, Achieve Your Degree (AYD), apprenticeships, and other workforce pathways to create seamless employer connections
Identifies, secures, and manages public and private funding sources (state grants, workforce ready grants, employer contributions) to support workforce training initiatives
Collaborates with K–14 leadership to promote dual credit, youth options, open houses, and campus events across service-area school districts to strengthen the workforce talent pipeline
Shares relevant employer information and contacts with the Ivy+ Career Link team and campus partners through Salesforce, and regular workforce team meetings
Works with the marketing department to promote and non-credit educational services for business and industry in coordination with academic affairs
Participates in ongoing training, education, and professional development to remain current with workforce trends and job-related competencies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of three (3) years of related experience in strategic and consultative sales required
Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive work environment that values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences
Strong ability to listen effectively, communicate clearly, build relationships, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills required
Commitment to student success and staff development
Ability and willingness to travel between campuses and attend professional development activities
Proven ability to work within an entrepreneurial framework and scale complex initiatives
Benefits
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, as well as other voluntary benefits
Retirement plan with 10% employer contributions, no match necessary and no waiting period for enrollment, does have a 2 year vesting period
Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (with Choice Plan medical insurance)
Free Ivy Tech tuition for employee, spouse, and dependents
For those pursuing higher degrees, Tuition Reimbursement at other institutions.
Eligible employer under the DOL Public Service loan forgiveness program.
Opportunities for professional development
Paid time off: Vacation and Sick time accrued biweekly
Paid holidays: 9 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st
Company
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana is a school.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (6)
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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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