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Assistant Dean for Engagement Initiatives
- Blountville, Tennessee, United States
- Faculty
- Faculty Full-Time
- Closing on: Sep 22 2026
Title: Assistant Dean for Engagement Initiatives
Employee Classification: Administrative/Professional
Institution: Northeast State Community College
Department: Academic Affairs/Technologies
Salary: $63,815 - $73,997, dependent on education and experience
Please use the Total Compensation Calculator found on the Northeast State Careers Page for a breakdown of the value of the benefits offered to employees of the college.
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
- NeSCC will not offer H1B visa sponsorships for this position; applicants requiring sponsorship will not be considered.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Academic Program Strategies and Technologies, the Assistant Dean for Engagement Initiatives is responsible for providing leadership for external partnerships, grant development, community engagement, and workforce-focused program initiatives within the Technologies Division. Areas of responsibility include overseeing grants, advisory committees, and engagement and outreach strategies. The position also assists with academic planning, budgeting, policy implementation, strategic initiatives, recordkeeping, and other duties as assigned to support divisional and institutional goals.
Job Duties
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Coordinate with the Office of Sponsored Programs to identify and develop external funding opportunities.
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Manage grant development, implementation, and reporting processes.
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Lead division-specific outreach activities with K-12 and community partners.
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Serve as division liaison with industry partners.
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Coordinate program-specific advisory committees.
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Oversee division-specific camps and community engagement events.
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Represent the Technologies Division at community engagement activities.
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Collaborate with faculty to develop workforce-responsive credentials and educational pathways.
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Oversee division-specific apprenticeship, internship, and work-based learning opportunities.
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Assist the Assistant Vice President of Academic Program Strategies and Technologies with academic planning, policy implementation, budgeting, and strategic initiatives.
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Maintain division records germane to the division and Academic Affairs unit.
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Complete other assignments as directed by supervision.
Minimum 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited institution
More than three (3) years of progressive leadership experience.
More than two (2) years of grant development and management experience.
More than two (2) years of community engagement or recruiting experience.
More than two (2) years of community college experience.
Conversational ability or fluency in a language other than English
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of local, state and federal funding agencies and grant processes.
Ability to communicate and interact with community and industry partners.
Knowledge and evidence of successful engagement and recruiting strategies germane to the division.
Technology Skills: MS Office suite; videoconferencing software; digital records management systems; general operating systems and data information systems
For assistance regarding the job ad, application process, or application status, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-323-0204 or HRstaffing@northeaststate.edu.
Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Northeast State, you must create an online application. A resume and unofficial transcripts are required; a cover letter is optional. You will also be required to provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references. If you are selected for an interview your references WILL be automatically contacted. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Please note that attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.
