Assistant Director of Logistics

Job Title: Assistant Director of Logistics
Location: Indianapolis Campus
Job Type: Full-time
Classification: E-1
Salary Range: $48,000 - $55,000/annually (based on experience)
Reports To: Director of Projects and Materials Management

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 lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are.
• Integrity: We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State.
• Agility: We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State.
• Impact: We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of Indiana.

About the Role:
The Assistant Director of Logistics will work with Facilities and Academic equipment, manage supply chain inventory, collaborate with warehouse operations, fleet vehicles, forklift equipment, furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE) for the Indianapolis Campus and surrounding satellite locations. This position is responsible for inventory management and reporting, preparing requisitions for purchases, and people management of the Logistics/Events Team.

The Assistant Director of Logistics and Equipment reports to the Director of Projects and Materials Management of the Indianapolis campus Facilities team. This position generally works Monday – Friday, 6am – 3pm. This position is not eligible for an Alternative Work Location (AWL/Remote) agreement.

Key Responsibilities:

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.

• Basic computer skills to assess, modify, and assign work orders as requested
• Customer service, in the form of written and verbal communication
• Ability to problem-solve and critical thinking skills
• Valid Driver’s License in the State of Indiana
• Ability to safely operate non-CDL box truck, route vans, tow trailers, and passenger vehicles
• Frequent local travel to all buildings in the service area
• Occasional travel to other Ivy Tech campus locations within the state
• Forklift certification
• Collaborative planning and project management skills
• Use of basic hand tools
• Ability to lift 50 lbs independently on a frequent basis
• Supervisory experience
• Other Facilities-related duties as assigned

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in an educational institution
• Warehousing experience
• White Belt in Lean Six Sigma
• One (1) to two (2) years prior supervisory experience.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree with one (1) to three (3) years related work experience, OR an Associate’s degree, OR industry related certification along with three (3) to four (4) years related work experience.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful projects.
• Collaborate with a team of skilled professionals.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.

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 is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• 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

Retirement & Financial Security

• 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

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children

• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs

• Paid professional development opportunities

Work‑Life Balance

• 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)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

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.