Assistant Director of Early Childhood Pathways and Initiatives for Competency Based Education

Ivy Tech Community College

Job title: Assistant Director, Early Childhood Pathways & Competency-Based Education Initiatives
Location: Indianapolis - Statewide travel required
Position Type: Full-time, Grant-funded (through October 31, 2027)
Classification: E1
Salary Range: $52,500 – $60,000
Reports To: Executive Director, Early Childhood Pathways & Initiatives

Who We Are:
We are an 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 Assistant Director of Early Childhood Pathways & Initiatives will provide operational leadership in the execution of statewide competency-based education (CBE) strategies tailored to the early childhood education workforce. This role will be responsible for managing project timelines, partnerships, deliverables, and technical resources aligned with grant objectives and Indiana’s workforce development goals.

***RESUME, COVER LETTER AND TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED***

Required Skills & Core Competencies:

Program Management

• Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute complex projects within scope, time, and budget parameters.

Relationship Building

• Proven capacity to cultivate trust-based partnerships across a broad stakeholder group.

Instructional Design Fluency

• Knowledge of micro-credentialing, virtual training, adult learning theory, and CBE methodologies.

Strategic Communication

• Strong written and verbal communication tailored to diverse audiences (educators, administrators, policymakers).

Data-Informed Decision Making

• Ability to interpret and apply data for continuous improvement and reporting.

Adaptability & Agility

• Capable of thriving in a dynamic, evolving work environment with shifting priorities.

Equity-Centered Mindset

• Commitment to inclusive practices that promote access and success in early childhood education.

Technology Proficiency

• Skilled in virtual facilitation tools, content creation platforms, and CRM or LMS systems.

Key Responsibilities and Results:

The following 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.

Strategic Implementation & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead the development and statewide implementation of early childhood micro-credentials and CBE pathways.
• Build and sustain relationships with early childhood subject matter experts (SMEs), educators, and community partners.
• Serve as a liaison between project stakeholders, instructional designers, and assessment specialists to ensure high-quality curriculum alignment.
• Promote initiatives to external stakeholders and agencies through targeted communication strategies.

Project Execution & Resource Development

• Develop project toolkits, briefs, and training resources to support consistent implementation and scale.
• Design technical assistance content including agendas, webinars, online learning modules, and outreach materials.
• Facilitate training for coaches and cooperating teachers in support of CBE-aligned practices.
• Maintain active tracking and reporting of project milestones and outputs.

Data & Outcomes Reporting

• Collect, manage, and interpret program data to inform decision-making and measure impact.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to ensure compliance with grant expectations and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to documentation and storytelling for sustainability, grant renewals, and thought leadership.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, education policy, human services, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in early childhood, CBE, education administration, or workforce development.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities, including coordination of multiple workstreams and deliverables.
• Experience facilitating professional development or training events.
• Proficiency with virtual learning and communication platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Indiana’s education and workforce ecosystem.
• Experience engaging with senior officials in education, government, or nonprofit sectors.
• Understanding early childhood licensing, credentialing, and professional standards.
• Experience with grant management, research, or data collection.

Additional Information:

This is a grant-funded role. Continued employment is contingent upon funding availability beyond October 31, 2027. Regular statewide travel is required.

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.

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.