Ivy Tech Community College · 2 days ago
Associate Director, Heartland BioWorks
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$52K/yr - $58K/yr
3+ years expIvy Tech Community College is an open-access institution focused on fueling Indiana's economy through education and community engagement. The Associate Director, Heartland BioWorks, is responsible for developing and managing training programs in biomanufacturing, ensuring alignment with industry needs and grant compliance while fostering partnerships with employers and educational institutions.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with subject matter experts to design, develop, and deliver skills-based training aligned to priority biomanufacturing roles
Provide oversight and guidance to instructors to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with defined learning outcomes
Coordinate outreach, recruitment, and employer engagement strategies to maximize participation and utilization of training programs
Serve as a liaison between employers, education partners, Ivy Tech System Office, and campuses to ensure responsiveness to regional workforce demand
Track and analyze participation, completion, and performance metrics across training programs and summer initiatives
Prepare required reports, documentation, and updates in alignment with Heartland BioWorks and EDA requirements
Manage project schedules, deliverables, budgets, and financial reporting to ensure compliance with grant and contract obligations
Coordinate instructors, training schedules, facilities, materials, and learning management system course builds
Procure materials and supplies, monitor inventory, and prepare instructional resources in advance of training delivery
Communicate progress, risks, and milestones clearly and consistently with internal and external stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and scale skills-based training programs aligned with industry-defined competencies
Experience integrating existing curriculum and instructional assets to accelerate program deployment and relevance
Proven capability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives, including timelines, deliverables, metrics, and continuous improvement efforts
Strong organizational discipline to manage competing priorities while maintaining compliance and quality standards
Ability to track participation, completion, and performance metrics and translate data into actionable insights
Experience preparing programmatic and grant-related reports aligned with federal and partner requirements
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to align employers, educators, and workforce partners around shared objectives
Ability to serve as a connector and trusted partner across institutions and external stakeholders
Working knowledge of budget oversight, expense tracking, projections, and allowable cost management within funded initiatives
Experience preparing billing documentation and maintaining accurate financial records
Ability to coordinate schedules, resources, instructors, facilities, and learning management systems to support program delivery
Proficiency with spreadsheet software and administrative systems to support reporting and operational efficiency
Ability to guide trainers and faculty to ensure instructional quality and alignment with learning objectives
Demonstrated sound judgment, discretion, and adherence to FERPA and other regulatory requirements
Bachelor's degree and 3 or more years of related experience, or a master's degree and 1+ years of related experience
Knowledge and experience in both project and program management, including programmatic reporting and budget management
Must be able to process and respond quickly, efficiently, and thoroughly to a large variety of information requests in a positive and personal manner
Must be able to effectively communicate and give directions and operate as a positive team member
Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued
Must possess ability to manage difficult situations, reach positive solutions, and work on own initiative
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and process confidential information with the utmost discretion and according to current FERPA guidelines
Strong oral and written communication skills and analytical skills required
Excellent project management and organizational skills required
Experience with spreadsheet software required
Preferred
Experience supporting federally funded grants or workforce development initiatives
Familiarity with biomanufacturing, biopharmaceutical, or advanced manufacturing workforce ecosystems
Experience supporting early pipeline programming, including youth, summer, or work-based learning initiatives
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
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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