Director of Outreach and Engagement (AA26114)

Job Description

The Outreach and Engagement Director for the School of Applied Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources at Minnesota State University, Mankato leads strategic recruitment, marketing, and partnership efforts to grow and sustain Ag-related academic programs. This role involves:

• Recruitment & Marketing: Designing and executing outreach campaigns to attract prospective students and raise awareness of current and future programs.
• Partnership Development: Building strong relationships with K-12 schools, colleges, industry groups, and statewide organizations to expand career and academic pathways.
• Student Support: Guiding students from inquiry through graduation, including advising and retention strategies in collaboration with university teams.
• Event Coordination: Planning and managing School-sponsored events, including budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder communication, and problem-solving.
• Program Growth & Inclusion: Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion while enhancing student experience, enrollment, and industry engagement.

Reporting to the Executive Director, this position plays a central role in shaping a vibrant, inclusive, and future-focused agricultural education ecosystem.