Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Awards
Publications
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & COMMITTEES
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND OUTREACH
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Ivan Hernandez

Lafayette,IN

Summary


Professional with solid experience and well-prepared for academic endeavors. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within diverse teams and adapt to changing needs seamlessly. Skilled in research, time management, and critical thinking, with strong focus on achieving measurable results. Reliable and driven, bringing proactive approach to all tasks and responsibilities.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
07.2023 - Current
  • Oversee the enrollment management for the Lafayette Campus
  • Supervise the Admissions and Academic Advising departments
  • Lead for the campus AWARE behavioral intervention team
  • Member of the Lafayette Campus Administrative Cabinet
  • Campus Lead for implementation of Student Success & Support software platform
  • Designated School Official with access to SEVIS and the main point of contact for all international student affairs in the region

Director of Admissions

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
04.2007 - 07.2023
  • Responsible for the enrollment management functions of admissions and recruitment in the Lafayette Region which includes the main campus and instructional sites
  • Provided leadership to our Kokomo/Logansport campus admissions office (2015 – 2018)
  • Designated School Official with access to SEVIS and the main point of contact for all international student affairs in the region
  • Assist with outreach programs with minority and first-generation students
  • Co-developed the statewide mandatory new student orientation program
  • Developed orientation for international students
  • Campus Champion for the implementation of our CRM (Salesforce)
  • Trained statewide enrollment team members on basic navigation of the CRM
  • Introduced the recruitment tool, Covideo, to Ivy Tech System to enhance our communication with leads
  • Led successful pilot program that used electronic tablets for recruitment visits which was then adopted statewide for all recruiters
  • Directed the training of regional employees from various departments on statewide Help Desk Ticket System
  • Led academic advising for courses only, pre-health, and general studies students (2007-2011)
  • Travelled internationally to represent Ivy Tech Community College during our partnership with two Mexican post-secondary institutions
  • Introduced innovations for regional NSO by implementing remote audience participation devices
  • Led Admissions Team through student record software transition from SIS+ to Banner in 2008
  • Implemented pager system to reduce lines in the admissions office which was adopted by other offices in student affairs
  • Participated in two Six Sigma process improvement studies as subject matter expert for the region

Interim Director of Latino Cultural Center

Purdue University
01.2013 - 05.2013
  • Responsible for supervising the programming coordinated by the LCC
  • Supervised the LCC staff which includes Business Operations Specialist, Program Coordinator, two graduate assistants, and student assistants
  • Represented the LCC in various departmental and divisional committees and meetings
  • Responsible for three budgets that included university funds, gift funds, and a special 10-year anniversary funding

Assistant Director of Admissions

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
11.2000 - 04.2007
  • Coordinated efforts of recruitment for the college
  • Performed supervisory duties when director is not present
  • Designed and presented admissions presentations to small and large audiences of prospective students and community members
  • Developed and assisted with community and student programming
  • Main contact for 21st Century Scholars
  • Served as an academic advisor for courses only, general education, and pre-health students (2000-2007)

Education

Master of Science - Higher Education Administration

Purdue University

Bachelor of Arts - Health & Human Performance/Sports Medicine

DePauw University

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Problem-solving
  • Support services
  • Conflict resolution
  • Operations support
  • Customer service
  • Team building

LNGG

Fluent in Spanish (American Heritage Speaker)

Awards

Exceptional Employee Service Award for Administrative Staff, 2008, 2014, Top 10 Under 40 Award, Tippy Connect Young Professionals, 2011, The Indiana Association for College Admissions Counseling (INACAC) Leticia Campodonico Human Relations Award, 2010, Outstanding Community Ally, Latino Faculty & Staff Association, Purdue University, 2009, United Businesses Serving the Community Service Award, 2008, DePauw University Alumni Community Leadership Award, 2006, Certificate of Appreciation, Mexican Consulate, Indianapolis, IN, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, Master Staff Ranking, Ivy Tech Community College, 2005

Publications

  • Global Studies & Workforce Preparedness for All Students, Majors, & Careers: Ivy Tech’s Pathways, 2019 Association of American Colleges and Universities, Crossing Borders and Boundaries Conference, San Antonio, TX, October 19, 2019
  • Admitting DACAmented Students: Students Challenges and Opportunities, 2014 NAFSA Region VI Conference, Lexington, KY, November 10, 2014
  • Undocumented Students: Transition from High School to College, 2013 IACAC Fall Congress and Membership Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, October 28, 2013
  • Begin with the End, 2011 H.O.P.E. Latino Youth Leadership Academy, Bloomington, IN, July 20, 2011
  • Importance of a College Education (Spanish), Annual 21st Century Scholars Regional Meeting, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, June 18, 2011
  • Bridging Education and Employment, Tippecanoe County 5th Diversity Summit, Lafayette, IN, March 25, 2011
  • Best Practices for Recruitment of Latino Students, 2010 IACAC Fall Congress and Membership Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, October 18, 2010
  • How to Connect with Your Latino Students by Developing a Latino Student Organization, 25th Annual ACT Enrollment Planners Conference, Chicago, IL, July 23, 2010
  • “Humanigration”: A Journey into the American Dream, YWCA Luncheon Series, Lafayette, IN, October 13, 2008
  • Our Latino Hoosiers, 9th Annual Institute for Strengthening Families, Indianapolis, IN, September 23, 2008
  • Recruiting Hispanic Students: Barriers for Us, Barriers for Them, 23rd Annual ACT Enrollment Planners Conference, Chicago, IL, July 9, 2008
  • Working with the Hispanic Population, Purdue University Extension Director’s Conference, Purdue University, April 23, 2008
  • Our Hispanic Community: Myths & Realities, YWCA Luncheon Series, Lafayette, IN, March 10, 2008
  • Recruiting Hispanic Students, Indiana Student Affairs Association 2006 Drive-In Conference, Ball State University, October 11, 2006

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  • Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Jan. 2011 – May 2011
  • Guest Lecturer
  • LALS 495: Humanigration: A Border Experience
  • Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Lafayette, IN Aug. 2004 – May 2009
  • Adjunct Faculty
  • AHSA 101 History of Organized Labor
  • ENA 101 Technical Writing in the Workplace
  • COA 101 Human Relations in the Workplace

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & COMMITTEES

  • Safe Zone Training, Purdue University LGBTQ+ Center April 2023
  • Co-lead writer on GEAR UP: Bridge to College grant application Oct 2021
  • Statewide trainer for basic navigation of CRM Aug. 2020
  • CRM IvyConnect (Salesforce) Campus Champion/Trainer July 2020 – Present
  • Indiana ACT Council Member July 2019 – Present
  • Campus Diversity Council Member July 2018 – Present
  • 8-Week Course Campus Transition Team Jan. 2018 – Jan. 2019
  • Bi-Regional New Student Orientation Development Team, Chair Dec. 2017 – Present
  • Designated School Official Leadership Team, ITCC Aug. 2016 – July 2019
  • American Honors Advisory Committee Mar. 2016 – June 2019
  • SRE Mexican Government Education Grant Selection Committee July 2011
  • MASFAA, Summer Financial Aid Institute Training Jun. 2011
  • Site Visit Delegate for Mexico Exchange Program, Hidalgo, MX Jan. 2011
  • NASFA, J-1 Training for Beginners Nov. 2010
  • 75th Informational Summit on Higher Education, Mexico City, Delegate May 2010
  • Achieving the Dream Regional Team, Co-Chair Aug. 2009 – Aug. 2013
  • Ivy Tech Community College Leadership Academy Aug. 2008 – Feb 2009
  • “Humanigration” Research Trip to Mexico, Purdue University May 2008
  • Leadership Lafayette, Community Leadership Training Jan. 2008 – May 2008
  • NAFSA, F-1 Training for Beginners Oct. 2007
  • Higher Learning Commission Self Study in Diversity Aug. 2007 – Dec. 2009
  • Staff Advisor, Latino Student Union, ITCC-Lafayette Aug. 2007 – Present
  • NASPA, Student Services Institute for Community Colleges Oct. 2006 – Nov. 2006
  • Indiana Latino Higher Education Council, Co-founder Apr. 2006 – Aug. 2020
  • Chairperson, Orientation Committee, ITCC-Lafayette Apr. 2002 – Aug. 2004

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND OUTREACH

  • Jeff Band Boosters, Member, Lafayette Jefferson HS Aug 2023 – May 2024
  • Co-Creator & host of “Leaves of Ivy: Alumni Stories” July 2021 - July 2022
  • Top 10 Under 40 Award Selection Committee, Tippy Connect March 2012
  • Ivy Tech Community College’s Ask Our Experts, Speaker’s Bureau Oct 2009 - Present
  • Purdue Latino Alumni Organization, Board Member Oct 2009 - Oct.2011
  • Education Committee, Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Sept 2009 - April 2010
  • Indiana Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs Oct. 2007 - June 2008
  • Tippecanoe County Latino Festival Committee, Co-Chair (2008) Apr. 2007 - June 2010
  • Lafayette Adult Resource Academy Advisory Board, Member May 2006 - June 2008
  • City of Lafayette Commission on Latino Affairs, Chairperson Apr. 2006 - Dec 2007

Timeline

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
07.2023 - Current

Interim Director of Latino Cultural Center

Purdue University
01.2013 - 05.2013

Director of Admissions

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
04.2007 - 07.2023

Assistant Director of Admissions

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
11.2000 - 04.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Health & Human Performance/Sports Medicine

DePauw University

Master of Science - Higher Education Administration

Purdue University