Dean of Strategic Outreach
Department: Strategic Outreach
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
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. The Dean focuses on emerging trends and opportunities within the communities we serve, identifies new sources of enrollment growth, as well as enhances and expands programming and internal and external partnerships. The Dean also provides leadership and general oversight of student-facing community outreach and engagement activities, enrollment and recruitment, educational partnerships and regional sites, and college readiness initiatives.
The Dean creates and sustains a working environment that supports GRCC's vision and values, demonstrating a spirit of collaboration, innovation, access, and inclusion. The Dean is a strategic leader with a deep understanding of and experience with higher education and the vital role it plays in the academic, personal, and civic development of a student. The Dean works in cooperation with College leadership to create and sustain initiatives beneficial to students and the community.
The Dean reports to the Associate Provost of Student Affairs and serves as an active member of multiple leadership teams on campus.
Requisition ID: 1088
Position Number: 00001857
Employee Group: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-groups-resources/employee-groups/meet-confer
Schedule: 40 hours/52 weeks
Compensation: Grade AS1; $104,078 per year
Benefits: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/benefits-insurance/medical-plans/new-hire-benefit-enrollment
Reports to: Associate Provost of Student Affairs
Posting Opens: 3/11/2026
Posting Closes: Open until filled
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Educational Credentials
• Master's degree from an accredited institution is required
• Doctoral degree is preferred
Work Experience
Required Experience:
• Minimum of three years of demonstrated progressive leadership in an educational setting
• Experience leading enrollment and recruitment outreach initiatives
• Experience working with K-12 and community partners
• Demonstrated successful leadership of complex, collaborative partnerships, initiatives, and events
Preferred Experience:
• Community college experience
• Experience with early/middle, dual, and concurrent enrollment programming, curricular alignment, and accreditation
• Experience implementing adult student recruitment and enrollment initiatives
• Demonstrated experience with student advocacy and the development of initiatives that advance an inclusive academic environment.
• Experience working in a collective bargaining environment
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
Physical Demands
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The position requires long periods of sitting, standing, reading, writing, listening, and speaking
Mental Demands
• Highly motivated, focused, and results-oriented
• Ability to be optimistic, positive, and supportive in all interactions with others
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Working Conditions
• GRCC will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements. Compliance information is available on ourhttp://www.grcc.edu/policies
• Must be able to attend functions off campus and work weekends/evenings as required
• Professional travel required
NEXT STEPS / APPLICATION PROCESS
• Please complete an application: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/careers. Submit a cover letter and resume.
• The opportunity to apply for this position will close at the end of the day on the close date referenced at the top of this job posting.
• Grand Rapids Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Visa sponsorship is not available.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, national origin, disability, political affiliation, familial status, veteran status or genetics in all programs, activities, services, employment and advancement including admissions to, access to, treatment in, or compensation in employment as required by state and federal law. GRCC is committed to reviewing all aspects of GRCC programs, activities, services and employment, including recruitment, selection, retention and promotion to identify and eliminate barriers in order to prevent discrimination on the basis of the listed protected characteristics. The college will not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person for bringing charges of discrimination or participating in an investigation. Further information may be obtained from the EEO Office or the Office of General Counsel, 143 Bostwick Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295.
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