Part-Time Director of Community Engagement

Kokomo, Indiana
Indiana University
Department

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT (KO-EXEC-IUKOA)

Job Summary

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

Job Family: Part Time Employee
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