Job Title: R.I.S.E. Project Coordinator (PT)
Location: Indianapolis
Job Type: Part-time Grant Funded
Salary Range: $20.00/hour
Reports To: Director of Grant Development

Who We Are:

We are a diverse open-access college that fuels Indiana’s economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are “higher education at the speed of life!”

Our Values:
• Empathy: We stand with our students, partners, and communities.
• Integrity: We treat all with dignity and respect.
• Accountability: We deliver on our commitments.
• Agility: We innovate, iterate, and transform.
• Connectivity: We connect with partners to strengthen communities and ensure student success for all.

About the Role:

The R.I.S.E. Project Coordinator is a part-time grant funded position reporting to the Director of Grant Development. This position supports students participating in the R.I.S.E. (Resilience, Initiative, Support, and Empowerment) program. R.I.S.E focuses on fostering connections, academic success, and personal development. It creates a welcoming and inclusive peer network that empowers students through shared learning and a strong sense of community—ultimately helping improve student retention, completion, and success for approximately 25-30 students. Each student is paired with an Ivy Tech Indianapolis campus faculty/staff mentor.

The R.I.S.E. Project Coordinator identifies, implements, and manages events and workshops focused on leadership, academic, and personal development for students per the objectives and goals of the grant. The position also recruits students and mentors from the Ivy Tech Indianapolis campus to participate in the program. In addition, the project coordinator supervises two part time student interns who support the events and workshops.

This position is funded through a grant that has been awarded to Ivy Tech Community College. Employment in this position is contingent upon the availability of that grant funding. While the current grant period is until 08/31/2027, continued funding is not guaranteed. If grant funds are exhausted without confirmation of a forthcoming grant funding extension, this position will be eliminated and employment with the College terminated.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create, implement, and manage new initiatives focused on the retention of R.I.S.E. members per grant requirements.
• Track R.I.S.E. students' Grade Point Average (GPA), event attendance, and other data required for grant reporting
• Recruit R.I.S.E. student members and mentors from the Ivy Tech Indianapolis campus
• Lead mentor/mentee pairing and other relevant activities
• Work collaboratively across various departments on campus
• Supervise two part time student interns' work on projects aligned with the grant.
• Train and prep student interns for work assignments

The above 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
• Professional work experience in institutions of higher education or related field
• Experience in working with nonprofits or community colleges
• Experience related to working with mentor programs
• Multilingual speaking preferred

Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Experience with project management and assessment.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, public speaking, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills including a positive attitude of approachability, adaptability, strong problem-solving, and a desire to identify and support student success
• Excellent organizational, time-management skills and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• High level of computer proficiency (including Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Canvas, Zoom)

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.

Job ID: JR0000107051