Director of Outreach, Norse Network Hub

Purpose of Position

The Director of Outreach plays a vital role in advancing the university's mission by cultivating strategic partnerships with corporations, community organizations, and employers. to enhance engagement, visibility, and drive workforce solutions across the region.

This position serves as a bridge between the university and its external stakeholders-supporting economic engagement, workforce development, and community initiatives that contribute to student success and regional prosperity.

The Director collaborates closely with campus leaders, colleges, and the Norse Network Hub to align outreach strategies with institutional goals and foster mutually beneficial relationships.

• Manage a portfolio of strategic companies with a goal of mutually advancing partnership opportunities between them and the university with a goal to drive experiential learning opportunities and placement for NKU students and revenue for the university. Serve as a visible and trusted liaison between NKU and external stakeholders.
• Support workforce and talent-pipeline initiatives by engaging employers in internships, cooperative education, and on-campus student engagement. Partner with the Norse Network Hub and Career Services to identify new employer collaborations that connect students with career pathways.
• Assist in managing sponsorship opportunities for organizations with the university.
• Develop outreach materials and talking points that promote the university and its ability to work with regional employers to solve talent needs. Track community partnerships and maintain regular reporting through centralized databases Assist the Executive Director in representing NKU at external meetings.
• Evaluate and monitor outreach efforts through metrics such as partnership growth, event participation, and media coverage. Provide regular reporting to the Executive Director.

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, public administration, business, or related filed; master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience required in community relations, employer engagement, higher education outreach, or corporate partners.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills; strong organizational and project management abilities; proven success engaging diverse audiences and representing the university professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/database tools such as Raiser's Edge, Handshake, and Team Dynamix.

All candidates who are offered this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by the state law.