Location: Indianapolis, IN
Company: State Of Indiana
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana 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.
Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below. About the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE): The Indiana Commission for Higher Education collaborates with multiple
partners to facilitate Indiana’s goal to provide quality college degrees and credentials for residents. Our multifaceted approach includes college readiness, college enrollment and completion, college equity and achievement gaps, college value, state financial aid, data collection, and other initiatives.
Learn even more about us at www. 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. Role Overview: The Postsecondary Transitions Manager assists with delivering state-sponsored and campus-based resources and services to support students in successfully transitioning to
education and training beyond high school to complete postsecondary credentials.
You will focus on these key initiatives: 21st Century Scholars, Indiana Pre-Admissions: Your Path to College, FAFSA, Frank O'Bannon Grant, and EARN Indiana. You will implement strategies and directions provided by the Director for Postsecondary Implementation under the Senior Associate Commissioner and Chief Program Officer. Internally, you will interact with teams in K-12 Outreach, Marketing and Communications, State Financial Aid, Public Policy, and Strategic Partnerships and Events. External engagement will include students, families, the media, and mutually beneficial partnerships that align with the Commission's Partnership Pentagon: education, employers, non-profit organizations, government, and philanthropy.
A Day in the Life: Increase college-going, retention, and completion rates Support the implementation of Indiana Pre-Admissions: Your Path to College under the guidance of the Director. Lead enrollment and re-enrollment campaigns for 21st Century Scholars who take a gap year after high school graduation, 21st Century Scholars and Frank O'Bannon Grant recipients who enroll in college and stop out, and former FAFSA filers who still have state aid eligibility.
Manage the annual FAFSA filing campaign in collaboration with the Content Marketing Specialist, Director for the Financial Aid Support Center, and Director for K-12 Outreach. Assist the Director in re-imaging and implementing the College Scholar Success Program for postsecondary 21st Century Scholars. This includes collaborating with other agency directors to implement Career Discovery Meetings. Initiate a 21st Century Scholars Alumni engagement strategy, including co-leading the management of the 21st Century Scholar Alumni Network. Prioritize outreach to risk populations such as students from low-income households, Hispanic or Latino students, Black students, male students, veterans, students with disabilities, and those who are justice-involved.
Communication and Outreach Collaborate in developing statewide distribution of print, online, and in-person resources. Facilitate increased awareness, understanding, and implementation of state policies on Indiana postsecondary campuses, particularly policies that impact 21st Century Scholars and state aid recipients. Promote increased awareness and utilization of resources provided through the Commission and Learn More Indiana. Serve as primary contact for the K-12 Outreach and Postsecondary Transitions teams to review, edit, and provide feedback on content produced by Marketing and Communications, ensuring accuracy of content, grammar, formatting, and resource referrals.
Manage effective delivery of outreach and engagement efforts for Indiana students on behalf of the Commission via customer service, presentations, programs, events, training, and direct support. Collaborate with the Communications Director and Communications Specialist to develop presentations and talking points for the Cabinet and directors affiliated with K-12 Outreach, Career and Technical Education, Postsecondary Transitions, State Financial Aid, and Public Policy teams.
Partner with the Assistant Commissioner for Strategic Partnerships and Events to support recurring conferences and awards, including the H. Kent Weldon Conference, Student Advocates Conference, and Stan Jones Award. Provide training, technical assistance, and support to government, education, non-profit and community organizations, employer, and philanthropy partners to support postsecondary students. This particularly involves answering questions about the Commission's programs and Scholar Track system.
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: Bachelor's degree plus three years of work experience in education, public policy, community outreach, case management, partnership development, college access and success programming, or related field. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking skills, listening and information processing skills, and synthesizing skills.
Please indicate if fluent in languages other than English. Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills. Strong computer literacy, including the Microsoft Office suite, related office productivity software, and databases. 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. Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with multiple entities and agencies (federal, state, and local) to serve the needs of program constituents.
Ability to work as part of a collaborative team, manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously, and complete work in a decentralized, high-profile work environment. Required to travel daily, necessitating a valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle. 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 Linked In Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote 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, interaction, national origin, ancestry, age, interactionual 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 accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants.
We encourage you to apply 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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