Director, Transfer Partnerships

Title: Director, Transfer Partnerships

Employee Classification: Dir Transfer Partnerships

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Enrollment Management

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Enrollment Management -Gen

Department: UNT-Enrollment Partnerships-164300

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department SummaryThe Enrollment Partnerships Department at UNT builds strategic collaborations with K-12 schools, community colleges, and other organizations to create clear pathways and pipelines to the university. These partnerships are designed to support student success from early engagement through degree completion, expanding access to higher education and strengthening academic transitions across educational institutions.
Position OverviewThe Director of Transfer Partnerships is responsible for developing, managing, and enhancing strategic partnerships between colleges, universities, and other organizations to facilitate seamless student transfer pathways. This leadership role focuses on increasing transfer enrollment and student success by creating innovative transfer partnerships, improving transfer processes, creating academic transfer pathways, and fostering strong relationships with partner institutions.
Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree and five years of direct experience with higher education partnerships, transfer initiatives, or academic transfer advising; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.Extensive knowledge of Texas rules and regulations, particularly regarding curriculum and transfer.Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, data analysis, and presentation skills.Depth of knowledge in enrollment, academic advising, accreditation standards, student services, and student development.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to work collaboratively and build strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, and partners.Strong planning and decision-making capabilities.Ability to work effectively within a complex organizational structure.
Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree and three (3) years of direct experience with higher education partnerships, transfer initiatives, or academic transfer advising; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Job Duties:Provides strategic leadership, planning and operational oversight of co-enrollment partnerships, serving as the point of contact between partners and UNT.Collaborates to deliver engaging pre- and post-transfer experiences for community college students through transfer partnerships.Builds and maintains collaborative working relationships to develop partnership initiatives and support existing partnerships that contribute to enrollment and success goals.Collaborates in the development and ongoing review of guided pathways and articulation agreements that enhance the academic experience and increase completion. Collaborates with SAVP to identify and develop strategic enrollment partnerships and draft partnership agreements that contribute to desired enrollment goals.Advocates for transfer-friendly policies and practices to reduce barriers for students during the transfer process and disseminates transfer resources to enhance the transfer experience. Compiles reports and utilizes data-driven approaches to evaluate outcomes and assess the effectiveness of enrollment partnerships, identifies areas for improvement, and implements strategies for continuous enhancement.
Physical Requirements:Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards:No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule:Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Driving University Vehicle:No
Security Sensitive:This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions:Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits:For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
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