K-14 Advisor

GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION: The primary goal of the K14 Advisor is to work with a caseload of students from area high schools to encourage and assist with postsecondary planning. Through dual credit and dual enrollment planning the K14 Advisor will provide strategic guidance to high school students for a completion pathway to high wage/high demand employment. The K14 Advisor will also establish relationships and work closely with the assigned high school counselor(s)/administrator(s) and Ivy Tech stakeholders on dual credit/dual enrollment initiatives while identifying gaps in dual credit/dual enrollment offerings that must be available to lead to an Ivy Tech credential/conversion.
Ivy Tech is an outstanding and accessible option for many high school students including those without a postsecondary plan and will be on the forefront of the Advisors referral options which may increase the conversion rate of traditional age applicants to Ivy Tech.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist high school students with postsecondary planning (Enrollment Employment Enlistment).
• Guide high school students without a postsecondary plan to possible educational and/or career options that range from workforceready shortterm training to associate degree options and beyond.
• Effectively utilize Ivy Tech systems and platforms to determine students progress toward an Ivy Tech credential.
• Track student contacts (advising appointments etc. and progress toward credentials for reporting purposes.
• Utilize community resources that support student access and success in college.
• Advise students on the transitions from high school to Ivy Tech (and/or other higher ed institutions) to work.
• In conjunction with high school guidance counselors support the dual credit application/registration processes in the DualEnroll platform and dual enrollment process in the MyIvy platform.
• Inform students of the placement options to help identify student eligibility for dual credit/dual enrollment classes.
• Participate fully in school activities targeted to students and parents logically associated with the college process as appropriate which may include occasional evening/weekend hours.
• Maintain accountability for K14 metrics (i.e. enrollment retention completions conversion).
• Communicate closely and regularly with the guidance staff at applicable high schools/career centers.
• Communicate with students (and parents) the benefits of Ivy Tech and dual credit.
• Conduct all activities at the high schools/career centers within the guidelines of the respective school and state laws.
• Attend Ivy Tech oncampus recruitment programs dual credit nights new student orientation and other programs logically associated with the role.
• Must stay current with Ivy Tech academic programs and resources admissions and registration processes career and high school education trends and requirements of the Indiana Department of Education.
• The K14 Advisor will attend Ivy Tech meetings training sessions and other activities as necessary.
• 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.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director of K14 Initiatives

SUPERVISION GIVEN: None

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree required.
• Minimum two years of relevant professional work experience preferred.
• Must be able to pass a background check and be able to work with high school age students.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects required.
• Must possess excellent relationship building skills and experience in public speaking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications is required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds have a valid drivers license be willing and able to travel and work a flexible schedule that may include occasional evenings and weekends.
• Experience in K12 or collegelevel work and training or teaching experience with young adults preferred.
• Must be able to maintain the ability to work in all assigned high schools.
• Must demonstrate the ability to promote an environment that reflects all backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

CLASSIFICATION: E1

Ivy Tech Community College 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 Ivy Tech Community College 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 Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

Ivy Tech Community College 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 Ivy Tech Community College 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 Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.