Director of Access and Engagement - College of Communications & Information - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The Director of Access and Engagement leads college-wide access, engagement, and belonging initiatives across the student lifecycle, from pre-collegiate awareness through graduation and alumni/community connection. Serving as the subject matter expert for access and engagement in the college, the Director partners with the Dean’s leadership team, School Directors, and key campus offices to advance the College of Communication and Information (CCI) priorities related to student success, excellence, and community engagement. The Director serves as CCI’s primary liaison to the university Division of Access and Engagement and leads a portfolio of initiatives that strengthen pathways into CCI, deepen student engagement and persistence, and expand mutually beneficial community partnerships. The Director reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Success and serves as a collaborative partner to the Director of Student Recruitment and Engagement and the Office of Professional Development/Director of Career Development to ensure coordinated messaging, programming, and outcomes across recruitment, access, student success, and career readiness.

Requirements

Experience leading college-wide access, engagement, and belonging initiatives.
Subject matter expertise in access and engagement.
Experience partnering with leadership teams and key campus offices.
Experience serving as a primary liaison to university divisions.
Experience leading initiatives to strengthen student pathways, engagement, and persistence.
Experience expanding community partnerships.
Collaborative approach to working with other departments and directors.

Responsibilities

Lead college-wide access, engagement, and belonging initiatives across the student lifecycle.
Serve as the subject matter expert for access and engagement in the college.
Partner with the Dean’s leadership team, School Directors, and key campus offices to advance CCI priorities.
Serve as CCI’s primary liaison to the university Division of Access and Engagement.
Lead initiatives that strengthen pathways into CCI, deepen student engagement and persistence, and expand community partnerships.
Collaborate with the Director of Student Recruitment and Engagement and the Office of Professional Development/Director of Career Development to ensure coordinated messaging, programming, and outcomes.