Job Title Assistant Director, Partnership and Community Collaboration Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Cooperative Extension Programs Proposed Minimum Salary $4,389.18 monthly Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description The Assistant Director, Community Collaboration, will be responsible for building, managing, and sustaining partnerships with external organizations, industries, and community stakeholders that align with the goals and mission of the Cooperative Extension Program. This role will focus on developing collaborative initiatives that support the four program units of 4H Youth Development (4H), Agriculture & Natural Resources (AgNr), Community & Economic Development (CED), and Family & Community Health (FCH). The Assistant Director will play a crucial role in expanding the program’s reach, impact, and resources through strategic partnerships. This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding. This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. Responsibilities: + Identify and pursue opportunities for partnerships with businesses, non-profits, government agencies, and other stakeholders that align with the program’s objectives. + Negotiate and formalize partnership agreements, ensuring mutual benefits and clear expectations. + Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing partners, continuously seeking ways to enhance collaboration and maximize outcomes. + Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop and implement initiatives that support community outreach and programs with the four extension program areas. + Design and oversee joint programs and events that advance the program’s mission, such as workshops, seminars, and community outreach activities. + Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of partnership initiatives, providing regular reports to the Executive Associate Director and other stakeholders. + Develop and execute co-branded marketing strategies and materials in collaboration with partners to promote joint initiatives. + Represent the USDA Land Grant Program at conferences, meetings, and community events to build awareness and foster new partnerships. + Communicate regularly with partners, stakeholders, and the public to keep them informed of partnership activities and successes. + Identify and pursue opportunities that support partnership activities that includes grant writing proposals. + Manage grant-funded partnership projects, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and timely reporting. + Secure resource commitments from partners to support USDA funded programs. + Lead community outreach efforts to engage local organizations, businesses, and residents in partnership initiatives. + Develop and maintain relationships with key community leaders, advocates, and influencers to support the program’s outreach goals. + Organize and facilitate community meetings, focus groups, and other forums to gather input and feedback on partnership activities. + Encourage innovation and creativity in the development and delivery of programs across all focus areas. + Provide leadership, guidance and direction for external partners while working with each focus area, ensuring consistency and alignment with organizational goals. + Work with program leaders of each extension unit to facilitate collaborative programming based on unit capacity. + Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, using data-driven insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement. + Perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: + Bachelor’s degree. + Six years of experience in partnerships, stakeholder engagement, marketing, grant writing, funding acquisition, collaborative programming and/or organizational leadership. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: + Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. + Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding. Preferred Qualifications: + Master's degree. + Eight years or more of experience in partnerships, stakeholder engagement, marketing, grant writing, funding acquisition, collaborative programming and/or organizational leadership. Other Requirements: + Travel may be required up to 50-75% periodically. Job Posting Close Date: + Until Filled Required Attachments: Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional. + Resume or Curriculum Vitae + Cover Letter Application Submission Guidelines: All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs , etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site. The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted . Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process. Background Check Requirements: All positions are security-sensitive . Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System.  The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu . 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