Director of Partnerships & Engagement

Appalachian State University

United States, North Carolina, Boone

287 Rivers Street (Show on map)

May 06, 2025

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Position Title	Director of Partnerships & Engagement
Location	Boone, NC
Faculty Rank	No
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Position Number	044501
Department	College of Education - 260000

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications	Master's degree in education or a closely related field Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Teaching License Teaching and leadership experience within PK-12 educational settings Demonstrated ability to cultivate and sustain collaborative partnerships between higher education and public school systems Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills Effective interpersonal and team leadership skills with the ability to work seamlessly across both university and public school environments Proficiency in using technology to support communication and collaboration among stakeholders
License/Certification Required	Hold or be eligible for a NC Teaching License
Preferred Qualifications	Doctoral degree in education or a closely related field National Board Certification Familiarity with higher education systems, particularly in the context of educator preparation programs Demonstrated experience in writing and securing grants Strong understanding of state-level education policies and legislation, with the ability to effectively articulate to others Experience in designing and delivering professional development for educators Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and execute events Proficiency in educational technology tools, social media management, and website maintenance Experience supervising staff or leading teams
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	The Director of Partnerships and Engagement is responsible for developing, managing, and sustaining strong partnerships between the Reich College of Education and public schools. The Director oversees the strategic direction of the College's collaborative efforts with public schools and plays a crucial role in aligning the College's strategic priorities with the needs of public school partners. Strategic Planning and Leadership Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for the Public School Partnership. Align the goals with the College's mission and strategic priorities. Lead initiatives that strengthen partnerships between the College and public school partners. Coordinate and plan with the Public School Partnership Advisory Board. Serve as the Regional Director of the North Carolina New Teacher Support Program (NCNTSP). Supervise the NCNTSP coaches. Partnership Development, Management, and Sustainability Serve as the primary liaison between the College and public schools, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Collaborate with district leaders, school administrators, teachers, and university faculty to identify opportunities for partnership initiatives, including joint projects, research, and professional development. Support public school partners by providing professional development, resources, and special programming. Monitor and be informed about P-12 education policy as it affects public schools. Collaborate with university faculty and staff and public school partners to strengthen the educator pipeline. Manage the day-to-day operations of the Office of Partnerships & Engagement, including budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of partnership and engagement initiatives, making adjustments as necessary. Prepare reports, presentations, and other documentation to communicate the impact of partnership initiatives to internal and external audiences. Identify and pursue funding opportunities to support partnership and engagement initiatives.
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship?	VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type	1.0
Work Schedule/Hours	Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00
Number of Hours Per Week	40
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	No
Suggested Salary Range	$85,000
Physical Demands of Position	This position requires regular travel to public schools across the northwest region, the university's lab school, and local, state, and national meetings, conferences, and events. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	05/06/2025
Closing Date	05/22/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Evaluation of Applications Begins	05/23/2025
Proposed Date of Hire	08/11/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please attach required documents: Cover Letter Resume Teaching License List of 3 Professional References with Contact Information Included
Search Chair Name	Hannah Reeder
Search Chair Email	reederhs@appstate.edu
Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/50785
Posting Number	201501642P