- Associate Deputy Chief, Community Partnerships

Dallas College

95d • $133,800

About The Position

The position is for an Administrator at Dallas College, focusing on strategic relationship development, community engagement, partnership planning, and executive support. The role involves identifying and cultivating relationships with external stakeholders, advocating for the college in public forums, and developing innovative partnership models. The Administrator will also be responsible for data analysis, impact reporting, and ensuring compliance with institutional standards. The position requires leadership in building and developing teams, making informed decisions, and managing high-performance processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Communications, Non-Profit Management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience working within or in partnership with higher education institutions, public sector organizations, or community-based initiatives.
• Deep understanding of the mission of community colleges and the strategic vision of Dallas College.
• Proven track record of cultivating and managing high-level relationships with external stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of community engagement, public affairs, partnership models, and development strategies.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver compelling presentations and proposals.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinking and planning capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with best practices in higher education community engagement.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or higher preferred.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and maintain high-level relationships with external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement engagement strategies that foster trust with diverse communities.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify partnership opportunities.
• Establish systems and metrics to track, evaluate, and report partnership outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted contact for partners and maintain open communication.
• Research best practices and adapt frameworks to Dallas College.
• Provide strategic counsel to the Vice Chancellor of External Affairs and senior leadership.
• Leverage analytics to evaluate partnerships and measure community impact.
• Represent Dallas College at meetings, events, and conferences.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, legal, and ethical standards.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess program effectiveness.
• Assemble a talented team and foster a positive work environment.
• Supervise and develop high-performing teams, manage staffing plans, budgets, and resources.
• Make informed and timely decisions that align with the organization’s goals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $133,800 annually.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree