Director of Access and Engagement - College of Communications & Information - UTK

Job description

The Director of Access and Engagement leads college-wide access, engagement, and belonging initiatives across the student lifecycle, from pre-collegiate awareness through graduation and alumni/community connection. Serving as the subject matter expert for access and engagement in the college, the Director partners with the Dean’s leadership team, School Directors, and key campus offices to advance the College of Communication and Information (CCI) priorities related to student success, excellence, and community engagement. The Director serves as CCI’s primary liaison to the university Division of Access and Engagement and leads a portfolio of initiatives that strengthen pathways into CCI, deepen student engagement and persistence, and expand mutually beneficial community partnerships. The Director reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Success and serves as a collaborative partner to the Director of Student Recruitment and Engagement and the Office of Professional Development/Director of Career Development to ensure coordinated messaging, programming, and outcomes across recruitment, access, student success, and career readiness. Strategy, Access, and Assess...