Defense Education Partnerships Director & Pathways

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 86,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas seeks the Director, National Defense Education Initiatives to lead external education strategy and cross- campus collaboration with DoD and allied partners. The role focuses on developing education pathways, building partnerships, and aligning programs with defense needs and KU strengths.

The position reports to the AVP for National Defense Initiatives, supervises staff, and manages grants and projects while advancing KU’s national-security education portfolio.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional experience in education initiatives with partners.
• Experience collaborating with government, military, higher education, industry.
• Experience managing complex projects with budgets and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead external education strategy, partnerships, and program development.
• Build defense employment pathways and workforce collaborations.
• Direct education grants, project portfolios, and reporting.
• Provide office leadership and external representation.

Skills

Education initiatives management

Partnership development

Project portfolio management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Kansas seeks the Director, National Defense Education Initiatives to lead external education strategy and cross- campus collaboration with DoD and allied partners. The role focuses on developing education pathways, building partnerships, and aligning programs with defense needs and KU strengths.

The position reports to the AVP for National Defense Initiatives, supervises staff, and manages grants and projects while advancing KU’s national-security education portfolio.