Assistant Dean for Engagement Initiatives

Tennessee Board of RegentsBlountville, TN
$63,815 - $73,997

About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Academic Program Strategies and Technologies, the Assistant Dean for Engagement Initiatives is responsible for providing leadership for external partnerships, grant development, community engagement, and workforce-focused program initiatives within the Technologies Division. Areas of responsibility include overseeing grants, advisory committees, and engagement and outreach strategies. The position also assists with academic planning, budgeting, policy implementation, strategic initiatives, recordkeeping, and other duties as assigned to support divisional and institutional goals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Three (3) years of progressive leadership experience.
  • Two (2) years of grant development and management experience.
  • Two (2) years of community engagement or recruiting experience.
  • Two (2) years of community college experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution
  • More than three (3) years of progressive leadership experience.
  • More than two (2) years of grant development and management experience.
  • More than two (2) years of community engagement or recruiting experience.
  • More than two (2) years of community college experience.
  • Conversational ability or fluency in a language other than English

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with the Office of Sponsored Programs to identify and develop external funding opportunities.
  • Manage grant development, implementation, and reporting processes.
  • Lead division-specific outreach activities with K-12 and community partners.
  • Serve as division liaison with industry partners.
  • Coordinate program-specific advisory committees.
  • Oversee division-specific camps and community engagement events.
  • Represent the Technologies Division at community engagement activities.
  • Collaborate with faculty to develop workforce-responsive credentials and educational pathways.
  • Oversee division-specific apprenticeship, internship, and work-based learning opportunities.
  • Assist the Assistant Vice President of Academic Program Strategies and Technologies with academic planning, policy implementation, budgeting, and strategic initiatives.
  • Maintain division records germane to the division and Academic Affairs unit.
  • Complete other assignments as directed by supervision.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
  • NeSCC will not offer H1B visa sponsorships for this position; applicants requiring sponsorship will not be considered.
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