Unclassified Employment Opportunities

Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships
Division: Strategic Partnerships and Engagement
Reports to: Vice Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships and Engagement

About Nunez Community College
Nunez Community College is a comprehensive community college offering a diverse range of academic and technical programs to support student success and community development in St. Bernard Parish and beyond. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and innovative environment that empowers our students and strengthens our community.

Position Summary
The Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships is responsible for leading high-priority, cross-divisional projects that advance the College’s mission, vision, and strategic plan. Working closely with the Vice Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships and Engagement, this position drives the planning, execution, and evaluation of initiatives that enhance student access, workforce readiness, community engagement, and institutional growth.

The Executive Director serves as a connector between divisions, ensuring that projects are aligned with institutional goals, timelines, and performance outcomes. This position requires exceptional project management skills, strong data-driven decision-making, and the ability to foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Lead the development, coordination, and implementation of strategic initiatives identified by the Vice Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships and Engagement, Chancellor, and College leadership.
  • Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to ensure initiatives are executed effectively, on time, and within budget.
  • Track, analyze, and report on initiative progress, making recommendations for adjustments as needed.

Partnership Development and Engagement

  • Support the creation of innovative programs that strengthen the College’s engagement with K–12 partners, employers, and community organizations.
  • Assist in identifying and pursuing grant opportunities and funding sources to support strategic projects.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders to advance initiative objectives.

Data, Assessment, and Continuous Improvement

  • Utilize institutional research, labor market data, and community feedback to inform initiative design and implementation.
  • Establish measurable outcomes and assessment methods for all strategic initiatives.
  • Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of programs.

Operational and Administrative Management

  • Coordinate resources, staffing, and timelines for strategic projects.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and updates for the Vice Chancellor of Strategic Initiatives and Engagement and the Chancellor as required.
  • Supports the College's Dual Enrollment, Adult Education, Workforce, and STEAM enrollment goals by implementing strategies that fulfill enrollment objectives and provide the community with robust training and leisure learning programs.
  • Serves as a liaison between partnering high school site administrators and the College's Program Chairs to coordinate the scheduling of dual enrollment course offerings.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Education and Chancellor.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education

  • Master’s degree from an accredited university.

Required Experience

  • Three (3) years of experience in higher education, workforce development, project management, strategic partnership management or a related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Proven ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated skills in data analysis, program evaluation, and process improvement.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and functions.
  • Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly in both written and oral formats, tailored to varied audiences including leadership, faculty, students, and external partners.
  • Capacity to identify emerging trends and opportunities, and to design creative solutions that address educational and workforce challenges.
  • Proven ability to foster cooperation among diverse groups, resolve conflicts, and maintain positive working relationships.
  • Ability to develop positive relationships with colleagues and all college divisions.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Effective time management skills.
  • Skill in maintaining focus, productivity, and optimism in fast-paced or shifting environments.

Application Process:
To apply, send cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts and contact information for at least three professional references to: [email protected] (Include Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships in the subject line)

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The committee will begin the review of applications immediately. All applications are confidential, and any references provided will not be contacted without the expressed authorization of the applicant.

All new hires are subject to a criminal background check, in accordance with Nunez Policy 6.036.

Incomplete applications will not be forwarded for further review.

Nunez is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nunez is also a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
As an executive branch state agency, Nunez Community College is required by La. R.S. 46:2597 to establish annual strategies and goals related to employment of individuals with disabilities. In order to effectively measure and report our progress to this end, La. R.S. 46:2597 requires us to ask employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all employees to update their information at least every five (5) years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so (if applicable). Your answer will be maintained confidentially. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way. For more information about this form or the Americans with Disabilities Act, visit the Office of the State Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator’s website at https://www.doa.la.gov/doa/office-of-state-ada-coordinator/.