President

Ivy Tech Community College (Ivy Tech or the College), with its 19 campuses and 26 additional satellite locations, seeks an experienced and innovative leader as its next President. The next leader should bring a deep understanding of the complex factors facing higher education at this unique moment, and the central role of community colleges in providing education and workforce development for their communities. Since its inception, Ivy Tech has remained committed to open access, affordability, and high-quality programs. The College has had a strong trajectory in recent years and the next President will be expected to build off of the recent success in enrollment, innovative academic programs, and overall positive impact on Indiana’s workforce needs. Ivy Tech’s President will have the opportunity to work with high-caliber faculty, staff, and campus chancellors; a committed and talented senior leadership team; and a community of stakeholders across the State of Indiana that is eager to work with the institution to elevate educational achievement and economic prosperity. 

Ivy Tech was founded in 1963 and is the State of Indiana’s largest public institution of higher education and the nation’s largest single accredited community college system. The size and scope and unity of vision of Ivy Tech allow it to operate at a scale that positively impacts the state. Ivy Tech currently serves approximately 177,000 students total at various levels and has about 3,200 instructional staff across its 19 campuses. The College has an operating budget of approximately $583.6 million. The majority of the budget derives from tuition and appropriations from the General Assembly. Ivy Tech’s current strategic plan, Higher Education at the Speed of Life, seeks to achieve four key outcomes: promoting effective teaching and learning across Ivy Tech; innovating in response to changing employer needs; transforming the student experience to foster student success; and maximizing operational excellence to advance campus and college-wide initiatives. The College recently concluded a five-year capital campaign that resulted in $340 million earmarked for student scholarships and related support, workforce development, infrastructure, and next-generation programs. 

The President of Ivy Tech reports to a Governor-appointed Board of Trustees and serves as the chief executive officer of the institution. The President has responsibility for the integrity of Ivy Tech’s academic programs, allocation of resources, external representation, fundraising, and working with state officials. The President’s core leadership team includes the Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff; Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs; Senior Vice President for Workforce and Careers; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer; Senior Vice President and Foundation President and Senior Vice President for Legal and Public Affairs.

The next President of Ivy Tech should continue Ivy Tech’s focus on delivering high-quality and innovative academic programs that advance the state’s educational attainment goals and workforce development needs. Continuing to serve as an effective external advocate will be critical, both as a thought leader in the broader higher education space and especially with the General Assembly. The next President will work with a strong team of senior leaders and is expected to continue inspiring them to remain ambitious for the institution. Fundraising and maintaining the fiscal integrity of Ivy Tech will be paramount. The President should be a willing participant in cultivating relations with donors and ensuring that enrollment goals are met consistently. Building and maintaining relationships across the spectrum of educational, business, civic, and governmental organizations will be critical to establishing an understanding of the current and future needs of students and the workforce of Indiana. 

Donna Cramer and Mike Baer are leading this search with Kahn Lee and Ryan Smillie. 

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 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 U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.