Appalachian State University
Director of Partnerships & Engagement
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Boone, NC
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Other
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July 9th, 2026
PK
Edtech.com's Summary
Appalachian State University is hiring a Director of Partnerships & Engagement. The Director leads strategic planning and manages partnerships between the College of Education and external stakeholders, including public schools. They oversee initiatives, coordinate advisory boards, supervise the NC New Teacher Support Program, and manage daily operations to strengthen collaboration and support educator development.
Highlights
- Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with the College's mission.
- Lead initiatives to strengthen partnerships with public schools and other external partners.
- Serve as Regional Director of the North Carolina New Teacher Support Program, supervising coaches.
- Collaborate with district leaders, school administrators, teachers, and university faculty on joint projects and professional development.
- Manage the Office of Partnerships & Engagement including budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation.
- Monitor P-12 education policy and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
- Prepare reports and pursue funding opportunities for partnership initiatives.
- Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in education or related field, North Carolina Teaching or Administrative License eligibility, and experience in PK–12 education leadership.
- Preferred qualifications include a Doctoral degree, National Board Certification, grant writing experience, and proficiency in educational technology and social media management.
- Position is full-time, staff/non-faculty, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with travel to regional schools and events.
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Position Title | Director of Partnerships & Engagement
Location | Boone, NC
Faculty Rank | No
Provide Rank |
Position Number | 044501
Department | College of Education - 260000
Location | Boone, NC
Faculty Rank | No
Provide Rank |
Position Number | 044501
Department | College of Education - 260000
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose | 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.
Minimum Qualifications | 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
License/Certification Required | Hold or be eligible for a NC Teaching or Administrator License
Preferred Qualifications | Doctoral degree in education or a closely related field National Board Certification Familiarity with higher education systems, particularly in the context of educator preparation programs Demonstrated experience in writing and securing grants Strong understanding of state-level education policies and legislation, with the ability to effectively articulate to others Experience in designing and delivering professional development for educators Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and execute events Proficiency in educational technology tools, social media management, and website maintenance Experience supervising staff or leading teams
Essential Duties and Responsibilities | Strategic Planning and Leadership Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for the Public School and other external Partnership. Align the goals with the College’s mission and strategic priorities. Lead initiatives that strengthen partnerships between the College and external partners. Coordinate and plan with the Public School Partnership Advisory Board. Coordinate and plan meetings and initiatives with other external partners. Serve as the Regional Director of the North Carolina New Teacher Support Program (NCNTSP). Supervise the NCNTSP coaches.
Partnership Development, Management, and Sustainability Serve as the primary liaison between the College and public schools and other external partners, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Collaborate with district leaders, school administrators, teachers, and university faculty to identify opportunities for partnership initiatives, including joint projects, research, and professional development. Support public school and other external partners by providing professional development, resources, and special programming. Monitor and be informed about P-12 education policy as it affects public schools. Collaborate with university faculty and staff and public school partners to strengthen the educator pipeline. Manage the day-to-day operations of the Office of Partnerships & Engagement, including budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of partnership and engagement initiatives, making adjustments as necessary. Prepare reports, presentations, and other documentation to communicate the impact of partnership initiatives to internal and external audiences. Identify and pursue funding opportunities to support partnership and engagement initiatives.
Type of Position | Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty | Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship? | VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type | 1.0
Work Schedule/Hours | Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00
Number of Hours Per Week | 40
Number of Months Per Year | 12
Mandatory Staff | No
Suggested Salary Range | Commensurate with experience
Physical Demands of Position | This position requires regular travel to public schools and other external partnerships across the northwest region, the university’s lab school, and local, state, and national meetings, conferences, and events.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Minimum Qualifications | 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
License/Certification Required | Hold or be eligible for a NC Teaching or Administrator License
Preferred Qualifications | Doctoral degree in education or a closely related field National Board Certification Familiarity with higher education systems, particularly in the context of educator preparation programs Demonstrated experience in writing and securing grants Strong understanding of state-level education policies and legislation, with the ability to effectively articulate to others Experience in designing and delivering professional development for educators Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and execute events Proficiency in educational technology tools, social media management, and website maintenance Experience supervising staff or leading teams
Essential Duties and Responsibilities | Strategic Planning and Leadership Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for the Public School and other external Partnership. Align the goals with the College’s mission and strategic priorities. Lead initiatives that strengthen partnerships between the College and external partners. Coordinate and plan with the Public School Partnership Advisory Board. Coordinate and plan meetings and initiatives with other external partners. Serve as the Regional Director of the North Carolina New Teacher Support Program (NCNTSP). Supervise the NCNTSP coaches.
Partnership Development, Management, and Sustainability Serve as the primary liaison between the College and public schools and other external partners, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Collaborate with district leaders, school administrators, teachers, and university faculty to identify opportunities for partnership initiatives, including joint projects, research, and professional development. Support public school and other external partners by providing professional development, resources, and special programming. Monitor and be informed about P-12 education policy as it affects public schools. Collaborate with university faculty and staff and public school partners to strengthen the educator pipeline. Manage the day-to-day operations of the Office of Partnerships & Engagement, including budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of partnership and engagement initiatives, making adjustments as necessary. Prepare reports, presentations, and other documentation to communicate the impact of partnership initiatives to internal and external audiences. Identify and pursue funding opportunities to support partnership and engagement initiatives.
Type of Position | Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty | Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship? | VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type | 1.0
Work Schedule/Hours | Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00
Number of Hours Per Week | 40
Number of Months Per Year | 12
Mandatory Staff | No
Suggested Salary Range | Commensurate with experience
Physical Demands of Position | This position requires regular travel to public schools and other external partnerships across the northwest region, the university’s lab school, and local, state, and national meetings, conferences, and events.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date | 07/02/2026
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins | 07/20/2026
Proposed Date of Hire | 09/07/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants | Please attach required documents: Cover Letter addressing the candidates alignment with the responsibilities of the job Resume List of 3 Professional References with Contact Information Included
Search Chair Name | Monica Lambert
Search Chair Email | [email protected]
Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54960
Posting Number | 201501805P
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins | 07/20/2026
Proposed Date of Hire | 09/07/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants | Please attach required documents: Cover Letter addressing the candidates alignment with the responsibilities of the job Resume List of 3 Professional References with Contact Information Included
Search Chair Name | Monica Lambert
Search Chair Email | [email protected]
Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54960
Posting Number | 201501805P
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