Chancellor
Ivy Tech
Indianapolis, Indiana
Full-Time
$250,000
OfficeExecutive
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as a visible, trusted, and engaged community leader who actively represents the College through the service area, strengthening relationships with civic organizations, employers, K-12 partners, local government, and community stakeholders.
Cultivates an environment that supports and reflects the communities we serve and brings together individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences.
Leads planning and vision for the campus staff to ensure that campus enrollment, completion, retention, and student success meet the campus- and system-level metrics that are established for the campus service area.
Communicates and creates a culture of accountability and empowerment relative to established metrics for campus enrollment (total, completion, retention, and student success) to campus-level leaders.
Intentionally develops and expedites requests for new academic programs and services aligned with the Workforce Alignment Quadrant Analysis and guidance from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.
Leads organizational change management, continuous improvement, problem solving, and innovation at the campus level.
Informs and executes strategic initiatives at the campus level.
Ensures the assessment of campus facility/space needs and investigation of alternative space solutions in alignment with the overall campus vision, key areas of focus (enrollment, completion, retention, student success), and associated metrics.
Employs campus-level faculty, administrative, and support staff necessary to successfully meet campus vision, key areas of focus (enrollment, completion, retention, student success), and associated campus- and system-level metrics, and to ensure efficient campus operations (financial and fundraising).
Collaborates with Systems Office and campus-level functional area leaders to lead and guide each of the functional areas ( i.e., academic affairs, enrollment management, student support, finance, facilities, marketing and communications, fundraising, human resources, and workforce alignment) in order to successfully meet the campus-and system-level metrics for enrollment, completion, retention, and student success.
Ensures compliance with College policies and procedures in each campus-level, functional area.
Ensures strong community representation on the campus board of trustees and conducts regular meetings reporting on significant developments of the campus, engaging the board in planning and fundraising processes for the campus, and seeking recommendations and approvals as required by statute, local charters, and/or by-laws.
Cultivates and fosters the development of robust educational, business, and community leaders and partnerships within the service delivery area in order to successfully meet the postsecondary educational attainment and workforce needs.
Maintains a deep understanding of regional labor market trends, employer expectations, and emerging workforce needs to ensure programs, partnerships, and talent pipelines remain aligned with economic opportunity in the service area.
Leads campus/community-level fundraising efforts of the College to ensure fundraising metrics (visits, asks, grant submissions, dollars raised, etc.) are met as established by the campus and Ivy Tech Foundation.
Develops, updates, and communicates short-and-long-term goals for the campus. At a minimum, this will include programming, facilities, financials, fundraising, enrollment, retention, completion, and placement goals tied to the strategic plan.
Collaborates with other campus chancellors and Systems Office to set strategy, goals, and direction for the College.
Aligns college strategy and goals to support system-wide understanding, respect, and support for diversity among students, faculty, and staff.
Leads campus-level efforts to ensure state-of-the-art technology for students, faculty, and staff.
In collaboration with Systems Office leadership:
Assists with the administration of academic programs and student success-related services in order to successfully meet the campus-level metrics for enrollment, completion, retention, and student success.
Develops and manages the campus budget; ensures operational costs are in line with relevant budgetary controls; manages the effective operations of the campus to deliver services to students and businesses and to achieve the agreed key performance measures.
Directs the assessment of facility/space needs, investigates alternative solutions, and guides the negotiations of leases and/or renovations or seeks approvals for construction, as appropriate.
Develops working partnerships with the community, business, industry, and other educational organizations to promote the College and campus and successfully meet the campus-level metrics for enrollment, completion, retention, and student success; develops programs and services that respond to their changing needs.
Provides support and assistance to Workforce & Career initiatives, including relationship building with companies and making sales calls with Workforce & Career staff.
Provide leadership in fundraising efforts to meet College Capital Campaign and campus needs in partnership with campus/community-level development staff and the Ivy Tech Foundation. Leads outreach efforts to engage alumni, education, business, local foundations, and community leaders within the campus service delivery area, resulting in resources to meet needs.
Guides the negotiation of leases and/or renovation or seeks approval for construction as aligned with the overall campus vision, key areas of focus (enrollment, completion, retention, student success), and associated metrics.
Ensures compliance with College policies and procedures in each of the functional areas of responsibility. Provides liaison between functional staff, shared services staff, and appropriate College Officers.
Represents Ivy Tech Community College by participating in state and local councils, committees, boards, organizations, and state and national conferences.
Participates in major campus events.
Serves on functional and ad hoc committees as assigned.
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: President
SUPERVISION GIVEN: Campus functional area Vice Chancellors, Executive Directors, Directors, and Administrative Support
COMPENSATION: $250,000 annually, with opportunities for annual incentive bonuses tied to institutional and individual performance goals.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A master’s degree is required; an earned doctorate is preferred.
Three or more years of substantial and successful leadership and management experience at the executive level required, preferably in post-secondary education.
Must possess excellent organizational, planning, evaluation, interpersonal, and communication skills and have the ability and willingness to travel.
Evidence of working with adult students' success preferred.
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 education, charitable, government, and business sectors.
Proven 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 in which every individual feels respected and valued.
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
Retirement & Financial Security
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Educational Benefits
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
Work‑Life Balance
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Additional Perks
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.
Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.
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.