CTE Student Recruitment and Retention Specialist

United States·East Chicagomid

OtherRetention Specialist

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Key Responsibilities

$45,000 per year Location: primary office location will be East Chicago with frequent travel to Gary and Crown Point. Some regional or statewide travel will be required.

Requirements Summary

Utilize available reports and data tools to identify students at risk of not persisting or completing (e.g., course performance, stop-out patterns,

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OtherRetention Specialist

The CTE Recruitment and Retention Specialist supports student recruitment, persistence, and completion within Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. This position works collaboratively with academic leadership, advising, and student support services to identify and engage students at key points in their academic pathway, with the goal of improving retention, progression, and credential attainment.
The role combines proactive student engagement with data-informed decision-making to support CTE programs aligned with institutional priorities and Perkins/CLNA goals. Responsibilities include student outreach, coordination of support services, monitoring student progress, and identifying trends that impact student success.

This role is funded by the federal Perkins grant and has an expected end date of June 30, 2028. There is a possibility the position could be extended but it is not guaranteed.

Responsibilities

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Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, student affairs, or related field
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on tasks
Experience working with diverse student populations

Experience in higher education, advising, or student support services
Familiarity with CTE programs or workforce-aligned education
Experience using student data systems or reports to inform decision-making

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:

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

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

What We Offer

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✓Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children

✓Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs

✓Paid professional development opportunities

✓Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

✓Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

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)