Director of Partnerships & Engagement (Boone, NC)

Young World Physical Education; Walkertown (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Director of Partnerships & Engagement in Walkertown, North Carolina. This full-time position involves developing and sustaining partnerships with public schools and other stakeholders while overseeing the College’s strategic priorities.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in education, eligible for a North Carolina license, with demonstrated leadership experience in PK–12 educational environments. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or a closely related field.
• Eligibility for a North Carolina Teaching or Administrative License.
• Experience in PK–12 educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop partnerships between the College and external stakeholders.
• Oversee strategic direction aligned with the College’s priorities.
• Manage collaborative efforts with public schools and partners.

Skills

Collaborative partnership cultivation

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Technology proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in education or related field

North Carolina Teaching or Administrative License

Job description

Director of Partnerships & Engagement (Boone, NC)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5814299

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 7, 2026

Job Description

The Director of Partnerships and Engagement is responsible for developing, managing, and sustaining strong partnerships between the Reich College of Education and external stakeholders, public schools, and others. The Director oversees the strategic direction of the College’s collaborative efforts with external partners, public schools and others, and plays a crucial role in aligning the College’s strategic priorities with the needs of external partners.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

AA/EEO Employer Position Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in education or a closely related field
• Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Teaching or Administrative License
• Teaching and leadership experience within PK–12 educational settings
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and sustain collaborative partnerships between higher education and public school systems and others
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal and team leadership skills with the ability to work seamlessly across both university and public school and other external environments
• Proficiency in using technology to support communication and collaboration among stakeholders

Contact Information

• Kato Thompson
• 330 University Hall Drive
• Boone, North Carolina 28608
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]