Ivy Tech Community College · 5 hours ago
Apprenticeship Programs Director
East Chicago, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$55K/yr - $60K/yr
4+ years expIvy Tech Community College is an educational institution seeking an Apprenticeship Programs Director to manage and enhance apprenticeship partnerships in the Building Trades and Workforce. The Director will oversee day-to-day operations, facilitate enrollment, and customize course offerings to meet educational requirements for apprentices and journeypersons.
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Responsibilities
Initiate activities to grow the workforce and construction trade apprenticeship programs in Lake County and NE Illinois
Coordinate and manage the day-to-day operations of the Apprenticeship department
Recruit, select, and orient faculty with appropriate academic credentials for the general education component of the programs
Identify appropriate curriculum needs to accomplish related training goals of Building Trade Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) apprenticeship programs
Manage the enrollment, retention and completion of Building Trades and Workforce apprenticeship students
Work with the partners and students to resolve student issues relating to enrollment, registration and graduation
Prepare and process graduation requests and follow-up with partners and communication with apprenticeship graduates
Prepare written communications to apprentices, representatives, students, staff, and other external partners
Attend Building Trade events that may extend outside of regular working hours
Participate in JATC Training Center site visits
Administer the financial tracking and account management functions related to grant initiatives
Manage the process of transfer for interested apprenticeship graduates
Collect and organize data required to meet contractual obligations
Maintain records of projects and other student/employer information in customer (CRM) and student management system (e.g. Salesforce, Banner, contract CSM) to track and provide reports in a timely manner; including grades and certifications earned
Analyze program effectiveness and recommend improvements
Hire, Train, Lead and manage the Apprenticeship Enrollment Coordinator through motivation, accountability, and strategic direction
Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence to effectively engage and support staff members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
A minimum of four (4) years' related experience in leadership, apprenticeship programs, training, enrollment, registration or related fields
Must be able to complete all assignments within required deadlines
Must possess an ability and a willingness to travel in the performance of assigned duties
Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, Banner and DocuSign
Must be able to learn and use various technology and software products as needed for day-to-day activities
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and process confidential information with the utmost discretion and according to current FERPA guidelines
Ability and desire to interact with individuals of varying social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds
Must have the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other staff members and students and administrators and be able to be productive in time-sensitive and high-pressured situations
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
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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