Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from University of North Texas
Job overview
The Director, Transfer Partnerships at University of North Texas leads strategic collaborations to enhance student transfer pathways, increasing transfer enrollment and success.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing transfer partnerships, developing academic transfer pathways, collaborating on enrollment goals, advocating transfer-friendly policies, and using data to improve partnership outcomes.
Compensation and benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience; benefits include retirement eligibility under TRS and standard university benefits.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience in higher education partnerships or transfer advising; a master's degree and three years of experience preferred; skills include knowledge of Texas transfer regulations, critical thinking, communication, and collaborative abilities.
Work environment and culture
The university values a people-first, inclusive culture emphasizing respect, belonging, innovation, and integrity.
Company information
University of North Texas System includes multiple campuses in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, educating over 49,000 students and employing 14,000 staff, focused on transforming lives through education.
Team overview
The position is within the Enrollment Partnerships Department, which builds strategic collaborations with educational institutions to support student success and academic transitions.
Job location and travel
The job is located in Denton, Texas, with a standard Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm schedule, no travel or driving required.
Application process
Applicants must submit at least two professional references with their application; additional references can be added later.
Unique job features
This role is distinguished by its leadership in creating innovative transfer pathways and its strategic impact on enrollment and student success across multiple institutions.
Company overview
The University of North Texas (UNT) is a public research university located in Denton, Texas, known for its strong emphasis on research, education, and community engagement. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, engineering, and business. Founded in 1890, UNT has a rich history of academic excellence and innovation, contributing significantly to the local and global community. The university generates revenue through tuition, state funding, research grants, and partnerships with industry leaders.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in developing and managing strategic partnerships in higher education, emphasizing your ability to increase transfer enrollment and student success through innovative transfer pathways.
Focus on showcasing your knowledge of Texas transfer regulations, curriculum alignment, and your skills in collaboration, data analysis, and problem-solving as these are key to the Director, Transfer Partnerships role.
Apply through multiple platforms including the University of North Texas corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for this position.
Connect on LinkedIn with staff in UNT's Enrollment Partnerships or Enrollment Management divisions, using ice breakers such as commenting on recent UNT transfer initiatives or asking about their experiences improving transfer pathways.
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