Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Development

The Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Development is responsible directly to the Campus Chancellor with indirect reporting to the Sr. Vice President/President of the Ivy Tech Foundation for developing, managing, and sustaining all campus development functions including fundraising, alumni and donor relations, stewardship, community and board relations, and donor relations system and financial systems. This is a highly visible position which will also be responsible for developing positive long-term relationships with business, industry and community representatives to address workforce needs in the college’s service area.

The Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Development will be a member of the Chancellor’s cabinet with the purpose of providing leadership that aligns with the College’s core values and implements strategies in order to meet the needs of a diverse community and student body on campus. This position promotes diversity, integrity, community engagement, innovation, and excellence; is accountable to perform statewide responsibilities to maintain consistent statewide curricula, policies, and practices. This position will work closely with appropriate Systems Office leadership to establish strategies coordinated with statewide efforts in key areas of focus (recruitment, enrollment, completion, retention, and student success).

WORKFORCE

Develops, implements, and evaluates all aspects of the college’s career link program. Through highly visible activities, meets and confers with top business and industrial leaders, government and economic development officials, and other pertinent state agency officials to ascertain the needs for workforce development and the means by which the college may address those needs. Builds and maintains productive relationships with public-sector, private-sector and non-profit employers to create career pathways for future talent. Builds and maintains strong partnerships with economic development entities, chamber organizations and other workforce development agencies to ensure alignment and execution of collaborative workforce strategies. Establishes strategic plans for meeting workforce programs and determines budgets for implementation and operation.

FUNDRAISING

Develops, implements, and evaluates fundraising plans and strategies to increase philanthropic support of the Campus, Foundation and College. Solicits individuals, corporations, foundations, and organizations for annual, major, and planned gifts towards annually determined goals to meet the strategic priorities of the Campus, Foundation, and College. Plans, coordinates, and executes the advancement of relationships with prospective donors through appropriate stages of the donor cycle (identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship). Establishes annual and campaign fundraising goals, budgets, and implementation plans, based on the needs of the Campus, Foundation, and the College. Collaborates with internal and external partners and the Grants Office to identify opportunities, and to develop and submit grant proposals in support of College initiatives. Identifies opportunities to involve campus staff in order to enhance fundraising efforts. Serves as liaison between the Campus and Systems Office Foundation staff for coordinated projects, reporting, guidelines, and development procedures. Coordinates contact and solicitation of service area and statewide donors with the appropriate staff from the Systems Office and other affected campuses and/or sites.

STEWARDSHIP AND ALUMNI AND DONOR RELATIONS

Provides stewardship of gifts including the acknowledgement process, coordinating recognition events, dedications, naming opportunities, and endowment reports, in coordination with the Systems Office Foundation staff. Ensures all donors receive appropriate and timely follow-up after making a gift commitment. Assists in developing plans to appropriately record, manage, and spend contributions in accordance with donor intent. Develops and implements communication strategies in conjunction with campus-level and Systems Office staff, to inform internal and external constituencies (including alumni) about the Campus, Foundation and College. Hosts and/or attends development-related receptions and events. Provides reports, data analysis and/or impact stories for donors, board/council meetings, campaign needs and campus leadership.

DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION

Supervises the maintenance of database information on donors and prospects, fund balances and fundraising activities.  Ensures effective records maintenance, including recording new proposals and tracking their status and recording action reports in a timely manner, using the Foundation’s prospect management system. Plans and implements a comprehensive calendar of development events, programs, communications, stewardship, and solicitations to correspond with campus goals and needs, and coordinate with overall statewide Foundation efforts and strategic plan. Reports regularly on the progress toward annual goals and action plans. Assists in the development of coordinated fundraising materials, campaigns, themes and projects with campus and Systems Office staff.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND BOARD/COUNCIL RELATIONS

Builds partnerships with community groups, employers, customized training clients, foundations and individuals to further the mission of the College and to secure resources to support campus, Foundation, and College priorities. Engages Foundation Board of Directors, Campus Board of Trustees, and program advisory committees as active members in the development process and encourage their own philanthropic support. Represents the College and Foundation at community events and through community organizations in order to identify new avenues of philanthropic support. Continually improves professional competency through participation and/or leadership in professional and other not-for-profit organizations.

GENERAL

As a member of the Chancellor’s cabinet:

Assures assessment of functional area needs, investigates, and develops alternative strategies, establishes priorities and goals, recommends implementation activities, and evaluates progress. Oversees the development and administration of budgets for each functional area and determines priorities for expenditures. Serves as a model for strong leadership, develops and supports the Campus culture of team collaboration and commitment to delivering high quality services and outcomes, by being student- and employee-centered. Builds and sustains a process-managed organization and culture that delivers measurable value for the organization targeting efficiency and cost optimization in functional areas. Collaborates with other cabinet members to implement the College strategic plan across the campus service area. Executes strategic initiatives and resource allocation at a local level to achieve college-wide and campus-level metrics. Creates and maintains an environment where planning, development, and delivery of services for students occur in a creative and effective manner that fosters cultural and global awareness.

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: Chancellor

SUPERVISION GIVEN: Applicable Campus/Site Development Staff and Career Link staff

Bachelor’s degree required. CFRE or equivalent professional credential is preferred (commitment to attainment of CFRE or other appropriate credentials expected). Five years of progressive development or similar experience, preferably in higher education or with a not-for-profit organization. Five years of workforce management experience, preferably in a higher education or not-for-profit organization. Working knowledge of principles of philanthropy and fundraising, including annual and major gift campaigns, special events, and planned giving. Capability to build partnerships with internal and external groups for the overall success of the organization. Excellent planning, supervisory and evaluation skills. Results-oriented and proven track record of accomplishing goals. Self-starter and team player. High ethical standards for fundraising and donor relations. Demonstrated ability to exercise confidentiality with information and financial transactions. Willingness and ability to travel with some evening and weekend work. Must be adept at resolving individual and group conflicts and must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Proven ability to identify key issues and to carry forward an idea or project from conception to execution. Track record of thinking conceptually and mastering complex subject matter quickly. Good judgment, discretion, tact and the ability to work easily with senior leaders within the higher education, charitable, government, and business sectors. Ability to partner well with colleagues both in and outside of the organization. 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.

CLASSIFICATION: E-4

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 College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

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