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
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• 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
• Work collaboratively with other Academic and Student Affairs leaders to complement or enhance planned outreach efforts
• Actively participate in the community. Maintain and build relationships with community leaders, education partners, elected officials, and the business community
• Collect, review, and analyze data relevant to enrollment activity, community demographics, and other trends relevant to outreach efforts
• Performs other related duties as assigned
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
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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