Director of Partnerships

Director of Partnerships & Engagement

Department: College of Education - 260000

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.

**Work Schedule/Hours:**Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00

Suggested Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 07/20/2026

Proposed Date of Hire: 09/07/2026

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54962

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