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GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION: The Employer Consultant serves as a strategic partner within Ivy+ Career Link, developing and sustaining strong partnerships with area employers to identify and address workforce, education, and training needs across the nine-county service area. This position drives business development through active outreach, cold calling, and targeted marketing campaigns, while also cultivating employer associations that strengthen K-14 talent pipelines and support long-term workforce alignment.
Reports to the campus Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Economic Development, Ivy+ Career Link. Key collaborators: Career Coach, Talent Connection Managers, Employer Consultant, Program Manager, Office Assistant, Academic Advisors, Deans, K-14 Leads, Faculty and Systems Office Workforce Staff to develop work plans tied to college metrics and ensure services and products meet or exceed customer and campus metrics.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with the Vice Chancellor of Workforce & Economic Development and Systems Office leadership to develop and execute campus workforce strategies, including proactive outreach, cold calling, and site visits to expand employer engagement across regional industries.
• Build and maintain strong, consultative relationships with employers to understand workforce needs and skills gaps, and translate those insights into customized, demand-driven training and workforce solutions.
• Collaborate with campus marketing and communications to design and distribute employer-facing materials, digital content, and promotional campaigns that highlight Ivy Tech’s workforce and education solutions.
• Develop and maintain employer associations and sector partnerships that connect K-14 education, Ivy Tech programs, and industry partners to align credit, non-credit, and work-and-learn pathways with high-demand, high-wage careers.
• Use workforce and labor market data to design employer-centric strategies, identify training opportunities, and promote Certificates of Training or customized programs.
• Work closely with the Program Manager to ensure training logistics, employer contracts, and student participation are aligned with employer and campus outcomes.
• Support the Achieve Your Degree (AYD) program in coordination with the Vice Chancellor and AYD Coordinator.
• Represent Ivy Tech through participation in local business, industry, and workforce organizations.
• Assist in the creation and monitoring of work plans and metrics tied to employer, employee, and campus outcomes.
• Actively participate in weekly, monthly, and annual Ivy+ Career Link team meetings, summits, and retreats.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list.  Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned.  All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Minimum Qualifications:: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
A minimum of three (3) years related experience in in direct strategic and consultative sales required.
Demonstrated skills and abilities to 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.
Must be able and willing to travel to and from campuses and professional development activities.
Ability to work within an entrepreneurial framework and scale a large project required.

Valid License Required

Driving is an essential function of this position.  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.

51¶ÌÊÓƵ is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 51¶ÌÊÓƵ does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

Job ID: JR0000107107