Chief University Partnerships & Transfer Officer

Macomb Community College; Michigan; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Macomb Community College seeks a visionary leader to oversee university partnerships, transfer pathways, and articulation initiatives, advancing access to baccalaureate and graduate education for the region.

The Senior Vice President for University Relations will guide the University Center, align programs with workforce needs, manage budgets, and collaborate across divisions to boost transfer success and lifelong learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; Doctorate degree preferred.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education.
• Community college experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for the University Center and the Office of Transfer and Articulation Services, ensuring alignment with the college's mission and enrollment goals.
• Serve as the college's senior liaison to university partners and collaborate with stakeholders to expand educational attainment.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and advance new strategic partnerships and academic collaborations.
• Lead development, implementation, and assessment of articulation agreements and transfer pathways.
• Collaborate with academic divisions and student services to support seamless transfer experiences.
• Provide leadership in evaluating and improving university partner programs and delivery models.
• Develop outreach, marketing, and communications initiatives to promote transfer opportunities and partnerships.
• Establish KPIs related to transfer success, partnerships, enrollment growth, and program outcomes; use data for continuous improvement.
• Lead assessment activities and implement improvements based on results.
• Oversee facilities, technology, and resources supporting university partnership programs.
• Develop and monitor departmental budgets and ensure stewardship of resources.
• Recruit, develop, supervise, and evaluate staff; foster excellence and accountability.
• Represent the College in external organizations and initiatives related to transfer education and workforce development.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Partnership development

Data-driven decision making

Budget management

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Master's degree

Doctorate degree

Job description

Macomb Community College seeks a visionary leader to oversee university partnerships, transfer pathways, and articulation initiatives, advancing access to baccalaureate and graduate education for the region.

The Senior Vice President for University Relations will guide the University Center, align programs with workforce needs, manage budgets, and collaborate across divisions to boost transfer success and lifelong learning opportunities.