Director of Partnerships & Engagement

Director of Partnerships & Engagement 

Angola, Indiana

Summary

The Director of Partnerships and Engagement is responsible for creating and sustaining strategic connections between Trine University and its authorized K–12 schools, with a primary focus on increasing university matriculation among students from Education One public charter schools. This role supports partnership development through community engagement and strategic communication, including digital media and storytelling to amplify the partnership’s impact.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Build and sustain mutually beneficial partnerships between Trine University and Education One K–12 partner schools.
    • Lead initiatives that strengthen the matriculation pipeline from K–12 schools to the university (e.g., dual enrollment, student visits).
    • Use enrollment and outreach data to continually refine strategies and improve matriculation outcomes.
    • Identify and pursue grant opportunities that support partnership development and outreach programs.
    • 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 with K–12 school needs.
    • Cultivate relationships with school leaders, community organizations, and university partners to broaden support networks.
    • Develop and oversee social media and digital content to showcase partnership success and increase engagement.
    • Monitor, evaluate, and report on partnership outcomes, matriculation data, and engagement metrics.
    • Serve as a liaison and effective communicator across internal and external stakeholders to advance partnership goals.
    • Support other university and charter school initiatives as needed to promote student success and institutional collaboration.
    • Additional duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in education, communication, public relations, or a related field and at least three years of related experience. Master’s degree in relevant field and/or experience working with K-12 schools, charter school systems, or higher education admissions is preferred. 

Outstanding Benefits

Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Some benefits offered include:

    • Health – medical, dental, vision, flex spending, HSA accounts
    • Life Insurance – a variety of voluntary life options are available along with an employer paid employee life policy valued at 1½ times annual salary
    • Financial Insurance – employer paid Long Term Disability and voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness options are available
    • Paid vacation and sick time
    • Retirement – after one year of full-time service you are eligible for an employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match
    • Education – after 6 months of full-time service, undergraduate education benefits are available for employee, spouse, and dependent children

Salary

The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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Trine University is an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.