Director of Partnerships & Engagement; Boone, NC

Director of Partnerships & Engagement (Boone, NC)

APPALACHIAN STATE U APPALACHIAN STATE U ACADEMY MIDDLE FORK - Walkertown, North Carolina

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Job : 5814299

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Sep 7, 2026

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

• 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

• Kato Thompson
• 330 University Hall Drive
• Boone, North Carolina 28608
• Phone:
• Email: katoan