Director of Rio Grande Valley External Relations (Student Recruitment and Alumni)

🇺🇸 Houston, TX 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Enrollment 🗓️ January 28th, 2026

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University of Houston is hiring a Director of Rio Grande Valley External Relations (Student Recruitment and Alumni). The Director leads external initiatives focused on student recruitment and alumni relations, builds partnerships within the Rio Grande Valley region, and collaborates with senior university leadership to implement strategies that enhance engagement and enrollment.

Highlights

Develop and execute comprehensive external relations strategies aligned with university priorities.
Manage budget, track expenses, and pursue external funding opportunities including grants and sponsorships.
Oversee planning, implementation, and assessment of recruitment and alumni engagement programs.
Build and sustain strong relationships with community leaders, K-12 partners, businesses, and nonprofits in the Rio Grande Valley.
Serve as the university’s lead representative for activities in the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas region.
Participate in recruitment fairs, high school events, and design recruitment for graduate programs.
Organize official regional university events and alumni engagement activities such as mixers and receptions.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent, knowledge of Texas higher education, connections in the Rio Grande Valley, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Reports to the Chief of Staff and works closely with the Office of the Provost as a senior member of the President’s Division.