Director of Partnership and Engagement

The Director of Partnerships and Engagement is responsible for creating and sustainingstrategic connections between Trine University and its authorized K–12 schools, witha primary focus on increasing university matriculation among students from EducationOne public charter schools. This role supports partnership development through communityengagement and strategic communication, including digital media and storytelling toamplify the partnership’s impact. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Build and sustain mutually beneficial partnerships between Trine University and EducationOne K–12 partner schools. Lead initiatives that strengthen the matriculation pipeline from K–12 schools to theuniversity (e.g., dual enrollment, student visits). Use enrollment and outreach data to continually refine strategies and improve matriculationoutcomes. Identify and pursue grant opportunities that support partnership development and outreachprograms. Plan and represent Education One at community outreach events, K–12 celebrations,and university recruitment activities. Collaborate with university departments and faculty to align Trine’s resources withK–12 school needs. Cultivate relationships with school leaders, community organizations, and universitypartners to broaden support networks. Develop and oversee social media and digital content to showcase partnership successand increase engagement. Monitor, evaluate, and report on partnership outcomes, matriculation data, and engagementmetrics. Serve as a liaison and effective communicator across internal and external stakeholdersto advance partnership goals. Support other university and charter school initiatives as needed to promote studentsuccess and institutional collaboration. Additional duties as assigned. Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in education, communication, public relations, or a related fieldand at least three years of related experience. Master’s degree in relevant fieldand/or experience working with K-12 schools, charter school systems, or higher educationadmissions is preferred. Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a varietyof choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Some benefits offeredinclude: Life Insurance – a variety ofvoluntary life options are available along with an employerpaidemployee life policy valued at 1½ times annual salary Financial Insurance – employer paid Long Term Disability and voluntary Short-TermDisability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness options are available Paid vacation and sick time Retirement – after one year offull-time service you are eligible for an employercontribution of 5% and upto an additional 5% employer match Education – after 6 months of full-time service, undergraduate education benefitsare available for employee, spouse, and dependent children The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered foremploymentwithoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information,citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unlesssuch basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine willcomply withits legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations toqualified individualswith disabilities and for religious beliefs.

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