Director, Nursing Student Services & Pathways

TWU; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Woman’s University in Denton is seeking a Director of Nursing Student Services to provide strategic leadership for the full student lifecycle across prospected, pre-nursing and enrolled nursing students. The role coordinates recruitment, advising, admissions, progression, retention, and graduation processes across multiple campuses.

Accountable for enrollment, retention and student success outcomes through data-informed planning, cross-functional collaboration with Enrollment Management

Qualifications

• Knowledge of student lifecycle management from recruitment through graduation.
• Knowledge of enrollment management strategy and student success frameworks.
• Knowledge of admissions, advising, and retention processes.
• Knowledge of higher education compliance, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
• Skills in strategic planning and execution.
• Skills in leadership and staff supervision.
• Skills in data analysis and performance tracking.
• Skills in process development and operational standardization.
• Skills in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lead complex, multi-campus operations.
• Ability to align strategy with operational execution.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-impact environment.
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to ensure compliance and consistency across programs and campuses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive student lifecycle strategy spanning prospective, pre-nursing, and enrolled student populations.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to enrollment, progression, retention, and graduation outcomes.
• Lead recruitment, outreach, and engagement strategies in coordination with Enrollment Management and university partners.
• Design and oversee structured pre-nursing pathways and advising frameworks to support transition into nursing programs.
• Direct all admissions, progression, retention, and graduation (APRG) processes across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
• Ensure compliance with Board of Nursing, accreditation, and institutional requirements related to student processes.
• Coordinate with program directors to align student services operations with program direction, goals, and requirements.
• Standardize policies, procedures, and service delivery models across Denton, Dallas, and Houston campuses.
• Oversee student data systems, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Lead the development, analysis, and verification of data for accreditation, regulatory reporting, and leadership decision-making.
• Develop, maintain, and expand relationships with external partners supporting recruitment and student pipeline development.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and student outcomes.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and professional development for student services and enrollment staff.

Job description

Texas Woman’s University in Denton is seeking a Director of Nursing Student Services to provide strategic leadership for the full student lifecycle across prospected, pre-nursing and enrolled nursing students. The role coordinates recruitment, advising, admissions, progression, retention, and graduation processes across multiple campuses.

Accountable for enrollment, retention and student success outcomes through data-informed planning, cross-functional collaboration with Enrollment Management