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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 Summary

The 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 Overview

The 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 Qualifications

Bachelor'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 Abilities

• Ability 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 Qualifications

Master'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 :

Physical Requirements :

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Work Schedule :

Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm

Driving University Vehicle :

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 .

EEO Statement :

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.