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Ivy Tech Community College · 7 hours ago

Talent Connection Manager-Ivy+ Career Link

Lafayette, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$45K/yr - $50K/yr

3+ years exp

Ivy Tech Community College is a prominent educational institution in Indiana, seeking a Talent Connection Manager to enhance career outcomes for students. This role involves developing career navigation strategies, coaching students for employment readiness, and building partnerships with employers to facilitate internships and job placements.

Higher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide and support career coaching activities to help students understand career options, pathways, and next steps related to their program of study

Coach students on resume development, interview preparation, professional communication, and workplace readiness

Help students translate classroom learning, labs, clinicals, and hands-on training into employer-relevant skills and experience for resumes and interviews

Support students in navigating career decisions related to manufacturing, healthcare, IT, business, logistics, skilled trades, and other high-demand regional industries

Coordinate and support career development workshops and events for students, including resume workshops, interview prep sessions, and employer information sessions

Increase student participation in internships, apprenticeships, and employer-sponsored pathways through targeted outreach and engagement

Build awareness of work-and-learn and job opportunities with students across academic and workforce programs

Support students in preparing for and successfully transitioning into internships, clinicals, apprenticeships, and employment placements

Work closely with employers in the Lafayette region and surrounding counties to identify and develop work-and-learn and employment opportunities aligned to Ivy Tech programs

Partner with Employer Consultants to engage employers across advanced manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, construction, IT, business, and skilled trades

Support relationships with key regional employers such as manufacturers, healthcare systems, logistics providers, and small-to-medium businesses

Work with employers to understand hiring needs, workplace expectations, and skill requirements, and align student preparation accordingly

Collaborate with faculty, Deans, Academic Advisors, Career Coaches, and K-14 partners to ensure students are informed, prepared, and supported for employer opportunities

Enter, update, and maintain accurate student and employer records in college systems and career platforms, including participation in internships, apprenticeships, and job placements

Track and document student employment outcomes, wages, employer information, and work-and-learn activity

Ensure all placements, referrals, and career activities are entered timely and accurately

Run basic reports and assist with tracking data related to: student participation in work-and-learn, job placements and retention, employer engagement activity, wage outcomes

Partner with the campus Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Economic Development, Ivy+ Career Link leadership, and Systems Office leadership to support campus strategy and execution related to career outcomes and work-and-learn participation

Assist with initiatives connected to the Indiana Office of Work-Based Learning, Department of Workforce Development, Commission for Higher Education, and other workforce partners

Participate in professional development related to career coaching, workforce development, and employer engagement

Qualification

Career coachingEmployer engagementData trackingBusiness developmentEvent planningInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Associate's degree required

A minimum of three (3) years related experience in business development, employer consulting, or professional job recruitment required

Demonstrated skills and abilities to listen effectively, communicate clearly, build key relationships and concurrently manage numerous tasks, some with conflicting priorities required

Must have excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Commitment to student learning outcomes and staff development required

Ability to work within an entrepreneurial framework and scale a large project required

Experience planning and scheduling events and managing resources

Must be able and willing to travel to and from campuses and professional development activities

The incoming employee must hold a valid Indiana driver's license and complete the Driver Approval Form to obtain authorization from the Systems Office for operating any College-owned, leased, or rented vehicles as part of their job responsibilities

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience in career development preferred

Benefits

Excellent benefits, including voluntary benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, , LTD, STD, Identity Guard, etc.

Employer contribution annually to Health Savings Account.

No waiting period to enroll in benefits. Coverage starts on day 1.

Employer contribution to retirement plan. (10% of annual salary, employee contribution not required)

Paid time off: vacation and sick time accrued bi-weekly.

Paid holidays: 9 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st.

Free tuition for employees and dependents.

Professional Development opportunities.