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

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose

The Director of Partnerships and Engagement is responsible for developing, managing, and sustaining strong partnerships between the Reich College of Education and external stakeholders, public schools, and others. The Director oversees the strategic direction of the College’s collaborative efforts with external partners, public schools and others, and plays a crucial role in aligning the College’s strategic priorities with the needs of external partners.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in education or a closely related field
Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Teaching or Administrative 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 and others
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 and other external environments
Proficiency in using technology to support communication and collaboration among stakeholders

License/Certification Required

Hold or be eligible for a NC Teaching or Administrator 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

Strategic Planning and Leadership

Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for the Public School and other external Partnership. Align the goals with the College’s mission and strategic priorities.
Lead initiatives that strengthen partnerships between the College and external partners.
Coordinate and plan with the Public School Partnership Advisory Board.
Coordinate and plan meetings and initiatives with other external partners.
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 and other external partners, 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 and other external 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 Commensurate with experience Physical Demands of Position

This position requires regular travel to public schools and other external partnerships 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 07/02/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins 07/20/2026 Proposed Date of Hire 09/07/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach required documents:

Cover Letter addressing the candidates alignment with the responsibilities of the job
Resume
List of 3 Professional References with Contact Information Included

Search Chair Name Monica Lambert Search Chair Email lambertma@appstate.edu Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54960 Posting Number 201501805P

Director of Partnerships & Engagement

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