Dean of Strategic Outreach

About the role

The Dean of Strategic Outreach furthers Grand Rapids Community College’s mission through visionary leadership and the development of innovative outreach initiatives supporting college access, readiness, and enrollment goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and direction for strategic outreach growth for all populations of GRCC students
• Work cooperatively with the Associate Provost of Student Affairs and the Dean of Students to implement and continuously assess GRCC’s strategic enrollment and retention management plan and related strategies and initiatives
• Focus on key initiatives with the most potential to impact new enrollment at GRCC
• Work within the community to identify and address college-readiness needs to support post-secondary pursuits at GRCC. This includes coordination with the Grand Rapids Learning Center and Kent Intermediate School District Adult Education (located at GRCC’s Sneden Hall).
• Collaborate with the Deans and other leaders in Academic and Student Affairs to prioritize, develop, and implement outreach initiatives in support of all GRCC campuses
• Collaboratively plan and oversee participation in student-facing community outreach and engagement events, including youth conferences and summer festivals in coordination with internal and external partners
• Administer grant opportunities to support outreach initiatives and college readiness
• Support, supervise, and evaluate direct reports. Convene regular meetings, establish work expectations, and complete annual performance evaluations
• Allocate resources and other systemic supports to promote professional development for staff
• Participate in College-wide planning as appropriate, including but not limited to strategic leadership, strategic enrollment and retention management, budget development, emergency response, and facility master planning
• Provide local leadership to develop and promote K-12 and transfer initiatives with education partners
• Participate in collective bargaining teams, as needed and assigned by the President
• This role is a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs will be trained and responsible for reporting Clery Reportable Crimes to Campus Police as required by the Clery Act

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution is required
• Doctoral degree is preferred

Skills

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to engage respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds and to contribute positively to an inclusive academic environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple, complex tasks according to required deadlines, and maintain composure under high stress conditions
• Proven ability to work effectively both as a supervisor/leader and to collaborate as a member of a team
• Proven ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal contacts, and to maintain confidentiality at all times