Title: Director, Educational Partnerships

Department: Academic Affairs

Campus Location: Northeast Campus

Employee Classification: APT - Administrative

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No 

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - 100,500.00; Commensurate with education and experience

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for leading the development and execution of educational partnerships that support pathways across K–12, higher education, and workforce systems. The position establishes and maintains strategic relationships and drives collaboration to enhance student access, success, and program effectiveness. The role ensures partnership initiatives align with institutional goals and evolving community needs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements
⦁ Collaborates with campus and district leadership to develop, implement, evaluate, and report on educational partnerships programs and initiatives
⦁ Develops strategies and partnerships that support the continuum of education from K–12 through higher education and workforce pathways
⦁ Establishes and maintains relationships with school districts, higher education institutions, employers, and community organizations
⦁ Oversees implementation of outreach and partnership initiatives that support student access, success, and college readiness
⦁ Ensures partnership programs align with institutional goals, policies, and accreditation requirements
⦁ Collaborates with academic affairs and student services to support enrollment, registration, and student success initiatives
⦁ Coordinates implementation of partnership-related policies, processes, and program requirements with internal and external stakeholders
⦁ Monitors program effectiveness, analyzes outcomes, and supports continuous improvement efforts
⦁ Coordinates partnership activities, events, and communications across campus and with external partners
⦁ Represents the College in external meetings, committees, and community organizations
⦁ Supports compliance reporting and coordination with institutional effectiveness and accreditation functions

General Supervision and Management
⦁ Provides leadership and oversight for departmental activities, including workforce planning, performance management, process improvement, budgeting, and resource allocation.
⦁ Focuses on achieving departmental and organizational objectives through effective management of people, programs, and operations.
⦁ Leads through supervisors and professional staff by establishing priorities, supporting accountability, and developing team performance.

Service Excellence
⦁ Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
⦁ Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
⦁ Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
⦁ Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision
Works under the supervision of the assigned campus leader

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

⦁ Master’s degree and five (5) years’ working experience related to the essential performance requirements; or any equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
⦁ Three (3) years of experience supervising direct reports, including assigning work, managing performance, coaching employees, and supporting employee development

Preferred Qualifications:

⦁ At least one (1) year’s working experience in a college or university setting related to the Essential Performance Requirements
⦁ At least one (1) year’s working experience teaching or training with K-12 schools
⦁ At least one (1) year’s working experience with developing, preparing, and supporting memorandums of understanding and/or agreements
⦁ At least one (1) year’s working experience with data-sharing practices and compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

⦁ Knowledge of educational partnerships, outreach practices, and higher education and K–12 systems
⦁ Knowledge of strategic planning, program evaluation, and continuous improvement practices
⦁ Knowledge of applicable policies, regulations, and accreditation requirements
⦁ Skilled in developing and implementing partnership programs and initiatives
⦁ Skilled in analyzing data and evaluating program effectiveness
⦁ Skilled in using enterprise systems, reporting tools, and standard office software
⦁ Ability to build and sustain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders
⦁ Ability to communicate effectively and influence decision-making across diverse groups
⦁ Ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives in a dynamic environment
⦁ Ability to think critically and develop solutions to complex challenges
⦁ Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to 25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment as appropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.