CTE Program Manager

 
Work for Indiana
 

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE):

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) collaborates with multiple partners to facilitate Indiana’s goal to provide quality college degrees and credentials. We are driven to improve economic and social mobility and prosperity for our fellow Hoosiers and strengthen human capital through the opportunities and possibilities of education. These goals are supported through college going, college completion, and graduate retention efforts focusing on opportunity gaps, college value, state financial aid, data collection, and other initiatives. Learn more about our work at in.gov/che.

Salary:

This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $60,000.  Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
Interested candidates should provide a cover letter/letter of intent.
 

Role Overview:
 

The overall goal of the Career and Technical Education initiative is to improve students academic achievement, graduation rates, postsecondary goals.  This includes dual credit, postsecondary credentials, and industry-recognized credentials.

The Career and Technical Education Manager administers and interprets state education policy.  You will create content and standards, implement professional development, and assist school corporations, area CTE districts, and other agencies and individuals regarding courses, programs, and resources.  You will also participate in program monitoring and reviews.

Key outcomes for this role include:

-Update key CTE documents that are shared regularly with the field.
-Serve as the main point of contact for issues related to special populations.
-Oversee a portion of CTE Programs of Study by updating relevant information, answering questions from the field, and making determinations regarding necessary changes.
 

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are:

-Assist schools and programs in planning and implementing CTE programs.
-Collaborate with Public Policy, K-12 Outreach, Postsecondary Transitions, Academic Affairs, and State Financial Aid teams to implement career coaching, work-based learning, and support for special populations.
-Implement regional outreach, education, engagement, and accountability about all CTE programs.
-Assist in coordinating the Division's internal and external communications and marketing efforts for CTE including webpages, webinars, and online presentations.
-Provide technical assistance to school districts and other stakeholders.
-Provide information and assistance to schools and district personnel in areas such as: selecting instructional materials, developing programs/ curriculum, identifying equipment needs, and interpreting rules/policies.
-Answer emails, phone calls, and other inquiries about CTE courses and programs.
-Serves on related industry boards, task forces, and grants directly affecting Indiana students interested in Career Pathways.
-Communicates with and assists the leadership of Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs).
-Assist, as needed, with required monitoring, auditing, and reviewing processes.
-Support Commission events.
 
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time. 

What You'll Need for Success:

Required:

-A minimum of a CTE Instructor License or bachelor’s degree.
-Experience in K-12 or higher education or public policy.
 

Additional qualifications:

-Thorough knowledge of career and technical education.
-Experience in workshop and webinar technical assistance.
-Proven ability to communicate effectively and to work collaboratively with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.
-Close attention to detail coupled with the ability to exercise good judgment.
-Proactive, including the ability to anticipate conflicts and challenges before they arise.
-Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking skills, listening and information processing skills, and synthesizing skills.
-Familiarity with education policy, practice, and broader economic and other trends influencing postsecondary access and success.
-Strong strategic, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
-Strong computer literacy, including the Microsoft suite and related office productivity software.
-Ability to work as part of a collaborative team and manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously in a decentralized, high-profile work environment. 
-A detail-oriented self-starter who can be given a need or objective, break it down into executable pieces, identify questions that need to be asked, gather priorities and requirements, set and manage milestones, and then execute effectively.
-Good judgment, discretion, tact, and the ability to work easily with leaders across various organizational settings is required. 
-Willingness to travel in Indiana and, occasionally, nationally.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
 

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes: 

-Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
-Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
-Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
-Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
-Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
-Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
-A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

-150 hours of paid new parent leave
-Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
-Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
-12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
-Education Reimbursement Program
-Group life insurance
-Referral Bonus program
-Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
-Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
-Free Parking for most positions
-Free LinkedIn Learning access
 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobsspd.IN.gov.

The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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