Director of Educational Partnerships & Pathways

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County College seeks a Director of Educational Partnerships to lead development and execution of partnerships across K–12, higher education, and workforce systems. You will build and sustain strategic relationships, drive collaboration, and ensure programs align with institutional goals and community needs.

The role focuses on expanding student access, success, and program effectiveness through coordinated partnerships with districts, colleges, employers, and community organizations,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and five (5) years’ working experience related to the essential performance requirements; or any equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Three (3) years of experience supervising direct reports, including assigning work, managing performance, coaching employees, and supporting employee development
• At least one year’s working experience in college/university setting related to the essential performance requirements, and experience engaging with K-12 schools or workforce initiatives (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with campus and district leadership to develop, implement, evaluate, and report on educational partnerships programs and initiatives
• Develops strategies and partnerships that support the continuum of education from K–12 through higher education and workforce pathways
• Establishes and maintains relationships with school districts, higher education institutions, employers, and community organizations
• Oversees implementation of outreach and partnership initiatives that support student access, success, and college readiness
• Ensures partnership programs align with institutional goals, policies, and accreditation requirements
• Collaborates with academic affairs and student services to support enrollment, registration, and student success initiatives
• Coordinates implementation of partnership-related policies, processes, and program requirements with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitors program effectiveness, analyzes outcomes, and supports continuous improvement efforts
• Coordinates partnership activities, events, and communications across campus and with external partners
• Represents the College in external meetings, committees, and community organizations
• Supports compliance reporting and coordination with institutional effectiveness and accreditation functions

Job description

Tarrant County College seeks a Director of Educational Partnerships to lead development and execution of partnerships across K–12, higher education, and workforce systems. You will build and sustain strategic relationships, drive collaboration, and ensure programs align with institutional goals and community needs.

The role focuses on expanding student access, success, and program effectiveness through coordinated partnerships with districts, colleges, employers, and community organizations,