Salem, Massachusetts, USA
1 day ago
Assistant Director, Community Partnerships and Initiatives

DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.

Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.

Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.

Overview

The McKeown School of Education is seeking an Assistant Director who will help lead Salem State University’s strategic efforts in developing and supporting a diverse, high-quality educator workforce. The Assistant Director of Community Partnerships and Initiatives will work closely with partner districts and community agencies to support the recruitment, training, mentoring, retention, and success of prospective educators. This position supports our commitment to developing the educator workforce. The Assistant Director is responsible for serving as a liaison for enrolled and prospective students as they navigate admissions, advising, registration, practica, and preparation for licensure through the MSOE. The Assistant Director will engage with academic, operational, and communication systems that support teacher preparation across multiple pathways. This role coordinates MSOE partnerships with local districts and community partners to support teacher pipeline development initiatives (TPDI) such as teacher apprenticeship, early college, licensure conversion, and educator preparation pathway alternatives.

Please Note:This position is grant-funded and renewal each year is contingent on continued funding.

DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.

Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.

Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.

DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.

Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.

Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.

Overview

The McKeown School of Education is seeking an Assistant Director who will help lead Salem State University’s strategic efforts in developing and supporting a diverse, high-quality educator workforce. The Assistant Director of Community Partnerships and Initiatives will work closely with partner districts and community agencies to support the recruitment, training, mentoring, retention, and success of prospective educators. This position supports our commitment to developing the educator workforce. The Assistant Director is responsible for serving as a liaison for enrolled and prospective students as they navigate admissions, advising, registration, practica, and preparation for licensure through the MSOE. The Assistant Director will engage with academic, operational, and communication systems that support teacher preparation across multiple pathways. This role coordinates MSOE partnerships with local districts and community partners to support teacher pipeline development initiatives (TPDI) such as teacher apprenticeship, early college, licensure conversion, and educator preparation pathway alternatives.

Please Note:This position is grant-funded and renewal each year is contingent on continued funding.

DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.

Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.

Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degreeThreeyears of experience in educational settingsStrong experience providing support to populations from a variety of cultural, racial, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgroundsExperience with project management, data collection, and reporting

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, education, or related fieldThree to five years of full-time professional experience in a high school, college/university setting or full-time in a college-readiness or other program designed to support students from underrepresented communities in educator preparationExperience developing and sustaining productive collaborative relationships with colleagues in support of student successEvidence of strong written and communication skillsDemonstrated knowledge of current research, theory and exemplary practices related to first-generation college students

Working Location

This is an onsitepositionin Salem, MA with some on-campus, in-person responsibilities,which may require occasional work on evenings and weekends.There we be some travel to meet with partners in the north shore and metro Boston area.

Application Instructions

Please apply online and attach resume and cover letter.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Foraccommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu.

Recruitment Agencies

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degreeThreeyears of experience in educational settingsStrong experience providing support to populations from a variety of cultural, racial, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgroundsExperience with project management, data collection, and reporting

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, education, or related fieldThree to five years of full-time professional experience in a high school, college/university setting or full-time in a college-readiness or other program designed to support students from underrepresented communities in educator preparationExperience developing and sustaining productive collaborative relationships with colleagues in support of student successEvidence of strong written and communication skillsDemonstrated knowledge of current research, theory and exemplary practices related to first-generation college students

Working Location

This is an onsitepositionin Salem, MA with some on-campus, in-person responsibilities,which may require occasional work on evenings and weekends.There we be some travel to meet with partners in the north shore and metro Boston area.

Application Instructions

Please apply online and attach resume and cover letter.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Foraccommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu.

Recruitment Agencies

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

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