IU Kokomo (IUK) seeks to fill a part-time position in community relations with a focus on P-12 engagement. The Director of Community Engagement will work directly with the Chancellor to strengthen and maintain IU Kokomo's service to schools, businesses, non-profits, and government entities in IUK's 14-county service region.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Oversees and provides leadership for the implementation of high school pathway programs (e.g., Tomorrow's Teachers) by working with program faculty, campus Pathway Specialist, and P12 school partners
Prepares resources and mechanisms for communication, data collection, and documentation of P12 engagement activities
Leads the expansion and development of P12 engagement opportunities that are designed to serve schools in the region and promote college preparation, grow college enrollment, and meet local workforce and career needs
Collaborates with IU and IU Kokomo colleagues and P12 school partners to create, implement, and evaluate high engagement opportunities for P12 students that support college readiness and enrollment and career exploration
Acts as a liaison with the Chancellor's Advisory Board and IUK's county advisory boards
Works with the chancellor to build partnerships with other local partners--in business and government, for example - to serve the region
Collaborates with campus offices, staff, faculty, and others to execute new initiatives in workforce development, lifelong learning, etc.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree
Preferred
Master's degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred
2 years of experience in community relations, public relations or related field
K-12 leadership experience
SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills
Work Location
Kokomo, Indiana
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
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