Job Number: 00590
VP Organization:
Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
Description
Snow College is committed to expanding access to its programs and offerings throughout its six-county service region by building strong, education-focused partnerships with community-based organizations.
The Community-Based Partnership Coordinator will lead these efforts by assessing the current landscape of potential partnerships, cultivating relationships, and developing strategic pipelines that connect students of all backgrounds and life stages to Snow College programs. Through this work, the coordinator will help open doors for further education and career opportunities for members of the communities throughout its service region.
Snow College’s first community partnership for this new role will be with the Utah Education Initiative. Through this and future collaborations, the Community-Based Partnership Coordinator will be instrumental in strengthening connections and driving impact across the six-county region. The coordinator will work closely with both internal college stakeholders and external community leaders to ensure alignment, foster engagement, and maximize impact.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education, business, communications, public relations, or related field.
- Demonstrated experience in partnership development, community outreach, or relationship management.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a collaborative environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel throughout the six-county region as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Experience working in higher education or with educational access initiatives.
- Familiarity with the Utah Education Initiative and regional workforce or education needs.
- Bilingual or multilingual skills.
Work Environment & Expectations
This position will require a combination of office-based work, travel to partner sites, and participation in community events outside of standard business hours. The successful candidate will be a proactive, relationship-driven professional who is passionate about expanding access to higher education and strengthening the connection between Snow College and the communities it serves. This is a one-year position, with a potential for renewal based on funding availability
Major Responsibilities/Duties
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Partnership Development
- Identify, assess, and prioritize potential community partners aligned with Snow College’s mission and strategic goals.
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with schools, businesses, nonprofits, religious institutions, government agencies, and other community organizations.
- Serve as the primary liaison for the Utah Education Initiative, coordinating outreach and activities in collaboration with regional representatives.
Pipeline Creation & Program Promotion
- Design and implement strategies to create educational pathways from community organizations to Snow College programs.
- Develop partnership agreements, MOUs, and engagement plans that outline roles, expectations, and mutual benefits.
- Coordinate events, presentations, and outreach efforts that promote Snow College programs and services to diverse audiences.
Community & Regional Engagement
- Represent Snow College at community meetings, events, and forums to raise awareness of educational opportunities.
- Facilitate regular communication between Snow College leadership, faculty, and community partners to ensure alignment and responsiveness to local needs.
- Collaborate with college departments to connect partners with relevant academic programs, workforce training, and student services.
Assessment & Reporting
- Track partnership activities, outcomes, and impact to measure effectiveness.
- Prepare regular reports for college leadership highlighting successes, challenges, and recommendations for growth.
- Monitor trends, resources, and opportunities for community engagement within the six-county region.
Additional Information
Applications received by 11:59 PM on October 2, 2025, will be eligible for review by the hiring committee. Applications received after that date may not be reviewed by the hiring committee unless deemed appropriate by the college administration.
Initial screening is based on the responses to the online submitted application, as well as your redacted resume, curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter and teaching philosophy statement. Transcripts or any other submitted material will not be considered during initial screening.
Snow College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator.
With campuses in both Ephraim and Richfield, Snow College offers programs and courses that are highly interactive and are designed to reach a broad spectrum of students: high school students desiring college courses, traditional on-campus students, technical education students, online students, non-traditional students who wish to start or complete a degree. Snow is committed to the success and positive experience of every one of these students.
Snow College is a two-year public college, and in January 2020, The Chronicle of Higher Education ranked Snow College #1 in the nation for student success in two-year colleges. Located in the heart of Utah, at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, Snow College is one of the oldest comprehensive two-year college in the Western United States.
The College was established in 1888; excellence continues to be the hallmark of all our work and activities. We are the preferred choice of approximately 6,000 students, with 600 students attending the Richfield campus, who want a small College experience filled with a variety of many different activities, events, and performances. With campuses located in Ephraim, Richfield, and online, students complete degrees in Associate of Arts, Science, or Applied Science with numerous specialized, short-term technical training certificates and diplomas including a few Bachelor’s degrees. To learn more about Snow College, please visit our website or brochure.
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