Central Indiana Corporate Partnership
Ascend - Director of Industry Engagement
Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Ascend Indiana (Ascend) is a fast-growing nonprofit on a mission to address Indiana’s workforce misalignment. Ascend’s vision is that all Hoosiers and all employers are equipped to thrive in Indiana’s evolving economy. An initiative of Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP), Ascend collaborates with corporate, education, philanthropic, and community partners, and is well-positioned to play a leadership role in addressing Indiana’s workforce challenges.The
Director of Industry Engagement
works with the Vice President of Engagement in advancing Ascend’s mission to enable a modern workforce ecosystem. The Director of Industry Engagement will play a critical role in building and maintaining relationships between Ascend and various industry partners. This position will focus on fostering collaborations that advance Ascend’s mission, enhance our programs, and create mutual value. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in stakeholder engagement, excellent communications skills, and a passion for driving social impact through strategic partnerships.Key ResponsibilitiesStakeholder Engagement:
Develop and maintain relationships statewide with industry partners, including corporations, trade associations, and other relevant entities.Partnership Development:
Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities that align with Ascend's goals and objectives.Program Support:
Collaborate with internal teams to integrate industry partnerships into programmatic initiatives, ensuring alignment with Ascend’s priorities.Convening(s) Support:
Support events, workshops, and meetings that engage industry partners and promote collaboration.Communication:
Serve as the primary point of contact for industry partners, managing ongoing communication and ensuring their needs and expectations are met.Reporting:
Track and report on the progress and outcomes of industry engagement activities, providing regular updates to senior leadership.Resource Development:
Assist in the development of proposals, grant applications, and other funding opportunities related to industry partnerships.Marketing and Outreach:
Work with the Inform team to create materials and campaigns that highlight the impact of industry collaborations.Continuous Improvement:
Stay informed about trends and best practices in industry engagement and apply this knowledge to enhance the organization's approach.Leadership:
Guide and motivate others to align with and work towards shared goals. Foster an environment where team members are empowered, encouraged and provided with the resources needed for growth and success.Requirements
EducationBachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Non-Profit Management, or a related fieldExperience
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in industry engagement, partnership development, or a related role, preferably within a non-profit organizationSkills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbalProven ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse stakeholdersStrategic thinker with the ability to align partnership opportunities with organizational goalsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce CRM softwareExcellent project management and organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detailAble to articulate complex ideas in clear, innovative ways to diverse audiencesAbility to learn new technology tools and processes quicklyProven leader with the ability to empower and guide a team to common goals and strategiesAttributes
Passionate about the mission and values of Ascend IndianaHighly motivated, proactive and able to work independentlyAdaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environmentMotivator, mentor and developer of talentDetails
Manager: Vice President of Engagement, Ascend IndianaOffice location: 16 Tech, downtown Indianapolis, with hybrid work (in office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week)Work week: 40+ hours/weekTravel: Statewide (50%)100% paid healthcare and dental premiums for both individuals and families.Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous match. 5% contribution by the employer regardless of employee contribution and up to an additional 5% employee voluntary contribution eligible to be matched by the employer.Paid Group Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term disability insurance benefits.New office location and facilities at 16 Tech Innovation District.Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including 17 holidays.CICP grants equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, age, national origin, military service obligations, veteran status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. CICP provides equal opportunity in wages, promotions, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@ascendindiana.com or 317.464.5412.Responsibilities for this role include interacting with student personally identifiable information (PII). As a condition of access, you are responsible for taking steps to protect the confidentiality of student PII in both electronic and physical form. All responsibilities relating to student PII must be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
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Director of Industry Engagement
works with the Vice President of Engagement in advancing Ascend’s mission to enable a modern workforce ecosystem. The Director of Industry Engagement will play a critical role in building and maintaining relationships between Ascend and various industry partners. This position will focus on fostering collaborations that advance Ascend’s mission, enhance our programs, and create mutual value. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in stakeholder engagement, excellent communications skills, and a passion for driving social impact through strategic partnerships.Key ResponsibilitiesStakeholder Engagement:
Develop and maintain relationships statewide with industry partners, including corporations, trade associations, and other relevant entities.Partnership Development:
Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities that align with Ascend's goals and objectives.Program Support:
Collaborate with internal teams to integrate industry partnerships into programmatic initiatives, ensuring alignment with Ascend’s priorities.Convening(s) Support:
Support events, workshops, and meetings that engage industry partners and promote collaboration.Communication:
Serve as the primary point of contact for industry partners, managing ongoing communication and ensuring their needs and expectations are met.Reporting:
Track and report on the progress and outcomes of industry engagement activities, providing regular updates to senior leadership.Resource Development:
Assist in the development of proposals, grant applications, and other funding opportunities related to industry partnerships.Marketing and Outreach:
Work with the Inform team to create materials and campaigns that highlight the impact of industry collaborations.Continuous Improvement:
Stay informed about trends and best practices in industry engagement and apply this knowledge to enhance the organization's approach.Leadership:
Guide and motivate others to align with and work towards shared goals. Foster an environment where team members are empowered, encouraged and provided with the resources needed for growth and success.Requirements
EducationBachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Non-Profit Management, or a related fieldExperience
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in industry engagement, partnership development, or a related role, preferably within a non-profit organizationSkills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbalProven ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse stakeholdersStrategic thinker with the ability to align partnership opportunities with organizational goalsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce CRM softwareExcellent project management and organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detailAble to articulate complex ideas in clear, innovative ways to diverse audiencesAbility to learn new technology tools and processes quicklyProven leader with the ability to empower and guide a team to common goals and strategiesAttributes
Passionate about the mission and values of Ascend IndianaHighly motivated, proactive and able to work independentlyAdaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environmentMotivator, mentor and developer of talentDetails
Manager: Vice President of Engagement, Ascend IndianaOffice location: 16 Tech, downtown Indianapolis, with hybrid work (in office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week)Work week: 40+ hours/weekTravel: Statewide (50%)100% paid healthcare and dental premiums for both individuals and families.Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous match. 5% contribution by the employer regardless of employee contribution and up to an additional 5% employee voluntary contribution eligible to be matched by the employer.Paid Group Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term disability insurance benefits.New office location and facilities at 16 Tech Innovation District.Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including 17 holidays.CICP grants equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, age, national origin, military service obligations, veteran status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. CICP provides equal opportunity in wages, promotions, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@ascendindiana.com or 317.464.5412.Responsibilities for this role include interacting with student personally identifiable information (PII). As a condition of access, you are responsible for taking steps to protect the confidentiality of student PII in both electronic and physical form. All responsibilities relating to student PII must be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
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