Director of Flagship Communities

Director of Flagship Communities - 24000000BQ 

Description

 

Director of Flagship Communities

Job Announcement

The Division of Access and Engagement (DAE) is recruiting for a Director of Flagship Communities. Joining DAE at a time of enormous opportunity and impact, the inaugural director will support university-community partnerships that build and sustain mutually beneficial partnerships with the 38 Flagship Communities across the state of Tennessee. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Access and Engagement, this position provides key support for developing and managing pathways for K-8 students within the Flagship Communities to attend the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

As the university seeks to improve the well-being of Tennessee citizens and advance its land-grant mission, the director will provide management of the day-to-day operations and programming for engaging and supporting students, families, school counselors, teachers, administrators, faith-based leaders, and the community on educational and post-secondary opportunities at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK).

In partnership with Enrollment Management, the director will provide leadership to align UTK's enrollment and outreach goals for Flagship High Schools and their surrounding communities.

Position Summary

The director will add value to the university’s Flagship Communities by creating a high degree of coordination and support to the campuses and communities while facilitating solutions to shared obstacles, coordinating resources, and communicating best practices. In addition, the director will manage the prioritization of access and engagement initiatives in the K-8 arena and will lead and encourage actionable efforts that advance inclusive excellence.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to build and implement an outreach strategy with the Flagship Communities to provide access and engagement, while also leveraging key skills--such as relationship building, partnership development, assessment, and communication of results. A strong focus on teamwork, collaboration, and listening to understand is critical to the success of this role.

  Key Areas of Accountability

People & Program Leadership

While providing leadership to each regional coordinator, the director will oversee statewide programs in Flagship communities that include workshops on college readiness, academic preparedness, and other relevant topics. With a focus on growth and statewide promotion of the university, the successful candidate will help identify, create, and establish new programs that will connect community-based organizations to the university.

Collaborative Relationship Management

Collaboration and relationship management is a critical component of the director’s role. The incumbent should value the importance of relationships and collaboration required both internal to the university and external to community partners. In addition, the successful candidate should demonstrate necessary skills to develop and grow partnerships with school systems, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, alumni, and community partners. Further, the inaugural director must have a fundamental understanding of importance of internal collaboration with the Office of Admissions, Division of Enrollment Management, Division of Student Success, Division of Student Life, and other campus partners.

Community Engagement

The Director is expected to bring the experience necessary to identify and develop relationships with stakeholders who may co-lead educational and engagement sessions and programs as appropriate for its community. The Director will promote precollegiate programs with school administrators and the local community, evaluate program impact, track participation across base year and future years, and provide annual assessments of program activities.

Responsibilities include leading, planning, and executing annual events and other comprehensive community initiatives. This leadership position will oversee the organization of major events with the regional coordinators in each respective city.

In coordination with Undergraduate Admissions, the director will oversee UTK Campus visits in each region and manage events with local alumni in each region. The director is expected to manage and lead an initiative strategy pipeline with community leaders and stakeholders (i.e. school counselors, administrators).

Research and Analysis

Working with the DAE’s assessment team, the Director will facilitate analyses, reports, and evaluations.

Competencies

·       Experience leading regional and statewide staff.

·       Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

·       Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

·       Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate and interact effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, students, community partners, and stakeholders.

 

Qualifications

 

Required Qualifications

·       Master’s degree in higher education, communications, business, public policy, or related field.

·       Five to eight years of related experience working in higher education, particularly in admissions, recruitment, or enrollment management leading educational and community partnerships.

·       Experience coordinating academic programs, projects, and events.

·       Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

·       Demonstrated ability to develop and execute programs or activities involving the campus community and/or external organizations.

·       Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

·       Experience working in educational outreach and pre-collegiate programs.

·       Experience with academic programming.

·       Experience working with a variety of university-community partnerships with educational, nonprofit, and community-based organizations.

·       Experience with creating and sustaining long-term community partnerships.

·       Experience with both print and web-based writing is preferred.

Application Process

Based in Knoxville, the position offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefit package. For additional information or nominations, please contact Tennion Reed, Assistant Executive Recruiter, ([email protected] ). To ensure full consideration, please submit your application on or before February 29, 2024 via our Taleo formal application system. Please include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application. 

About the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is Tennessee’s flagship university and premier public research institution.  We are an R-1 land-grant university with approximately 36,000 students, 9,500 faculty and staff, 13 colleges, and over 300 degree programs. The University is located on a 580-acre campus in the city of Knoxville in eastern Tennessee, near the Great Smoky Mountains. 

About the City of Knoxville

The City of Knoxville is a hidden gem surrounded by eight gorgeous lakes, with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene including internationally recognized festivals, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural and outdoor activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, and Cincinnati. It is only a day’s drive to Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C. Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people.

 

Job
  Other Professional 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-knoxville 
Organization
  Vice Chancellor Access & Engagement 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Knoxville 
Job Posting
  Feb 14, 2024, 1:56:41 PM