Assistant Dean for Engagement & Partnerships

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Blountville (TN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast State Community College is seeking an Assistant Dean for Engagement Initiatives in Blountville, TN. The role provides leadership for external partnerships, grant development, community engagement, and workforce-focused programs within the Technologies Division.

Responsibilities include overseeing grants, advisory committees, and engagement strategies, plus support for academic planning, budgeting, policy implementation, and strategic initiatives to advance division and institutional

Qualifications

• 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.

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 AVP 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.

Skills

Grant development

Community engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Northeast State Community College is seeking an Assistant Dean for Engagement Initiatives in Blountville, TN. The role provides leadership for external partnerships, grant development, community engagement, and workforce-focused programs within the Technologies Division.

Responsibilities include overseeing grants, advisory committees, and engagement strategies, plus support for academic planning, budgeting, policy implementation, and strategic initiatives to advance division and institutional