Apprenticeship Program Manager

  • Fort Wayne
  • Full time
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Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Salary Range: $38,289-59,805 Compensation will be commensurate with the requirements of the position and the candidate’s relevant experience and education.
Classification E1

The Apprenticeship Program Manager acts as the liaison between Ivy Tech and its Building Trades and industry partners, overseeing the daily administration of apprenticeship programs across the service area. This includes facilitating enrollment and customizing course offerings to meet the educational requirements for apprentices’ upgrade training.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Academic Advising: Provide guidance to new and continuing apprenticeship students by aligning program curriculum with each student’s declared major and work schedule. Assist students in defining academic and personal goals each semester, and support them through the enrollment process. Resolve issues related to curriculum, textbooks, scheduling, or registration.
  • Curriculum Development & Coordination: Collaborate with Program Chairs and the Director of Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning to assess and develop curriculum that meets technical instruction requirements for company-sponsored apprenticeship programs. Coordinate academic scheduling to ensure courses align with apprentice shift rotations and trade schedules.
  • Program Expansion: Work with the Director of Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning to grow apprenticeship programming through outreach efforts, including career fairs, high school events, and employer information sessions. Travel across the service area to visit potential new partner companies.
  • Data Management: Utilize Excel to manage, maintain, and enter data in databases for all company-sponsored apprenticeship students and Building Trade apprentices.
  • Communication & Coordination: Maintain and update spreadsheets containing enrollment data, course grades, and graduation milestones in coordination with Building Trades contacts.
  • Grant Administration: Manage account functions related to grant initiatives by collecting, organizing, and entering data to meet contractual obligations. Prepare reports and documentation to demonstrate program outcomes, supporting continued funding and partnership agreements.
  • Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned that logically fall within the scope of the position.

Benefits

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with no enrollment waiting period. Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • Spouse and dependent life insurance

  • Short- and long-term disability coverage

  • Retirement plan with 10% employer contribution (no employee match required, no waiting period)

  • Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter break (Dec 25–Jan 1)

  • Free Ivy Tech tuition for employee, spouse, and dependents

  • Tuition reimbursement for degrees pursued at other institutions

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Discounts on rental cars, hotels, electronics, and mobile devices

  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Additional benefits information: https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum of three (3) years of related experience in areas such as apprenticeship programs, enrollment and registration, adult education, or curriculum and programming.
  • Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Excel required.
  • Ability and willingness to travel as needed for job responsibilities.
  • Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Other Requirements:

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history checks, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome. Official transcripts due at hire.

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: JR0000107930