Dean of University Relations

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

Provide visionary leadership and strategic oversight for the College's university partnerships, transfer pathways, articulation initiatives, and advanced educational opportunities. Lead the University Center and the Office of Transfer and Articulation Services in advancing student access to baccalaureate, graduate, professional, and lifelong learning opportunities.

Serve as the College's senior liaison to university partners and collaborate with academic, workforce, and community stakeholders to expand educational attainment opportunities for Macomb County residents. Develop and implement strategies that strengthen transfer success, promote innovative academic partnerships, and align post-associate degree opportunities with regional workforce and community needs

• Provide strategic leadership for the University Center and the Office of Transfer and Articulation Services, ensuring alignment with the College's mission, strategic plan, enrollment goals, and student success objectives.

• Serve as the College's primary representative for university relations, cultivating and sustaining partnerships with colleges, universities, educational organizations, and other external stakeholders.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and advance new strategic partnerships and academic collaborations that expand educational opportunities for students and the community.
• Lead the development, implementation, and assessment of articulation agreements, transfer pathways, dual admissions partnerships, and other initiatives designed to improve student transfer and degree completion outcomes.
• Collaborate with academic divisions, student services, workforce development, enrollment management, and other College units to support a seamless transfer experience and advance baccalaureate attainment goals.
• Provide leadership in the evaluation, development, and continuous improvement of university partner programs offered through the University Center and other College locations.
• Foster innovative educational delivery models, including concurrent enrollment, accelerated pathways, hybrid learning, and other initiatives that increase access and student success.
• Develop and implement strategic outreach, marketing, and communications initiatives that promote transfer opportunities, university partnerships, and advanced educational programs.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to transfer success, partnership effectiveness, enrollment growth, student satisfaction, and program outcomes; utilize data to support continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.
• Lead assessment activities, including student and partner feedback processes, and implement improvement strategies based on assessment results.
• Provide leadership in the planning, development, and utilization of facilities, technology, and resources that support university partnership programs and student engagement.
• Develop, administer, and monitor departmental budgets, ensuring effective stewardship of institutional resources and achievement of strategic priorities.
• Recruit, develop, supervise, and evaluate professional and support staff; foster a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Represent the College in community, regional, state, and national organizations, initiatives, and events related to transfer education, university partnerships, workforce development, and educational attainment.
• Support institutional accreditation activities, compliance requirements, and strategic initiatives related to transfer, articulation, and university relations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Provost and Vice President of Academic and Workforce Education.

Master's degree required, Doctorate degree preferred. Seven (7) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education, including experience in academic administration, transfer and articulation, enrollment strategy, university partnerships, student success initiatives, or related areas. Community college experience preferred.

Demonstrated experience developing strategic partnerships, negotiating articulation and transfer agreements, leading cross-functional initiatives, and utilizing data to improve organizational and student outcomes.