Director of University Partnerships (Internal Only)

Sinclair Community College; West Side (OH); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tuition waiver for you and family

OPERS retirement benefits

Extensive paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive health benefits

Résumé du poste

Sinclair Community College seeks a Director of University Partnerships (Internal Only) to lead the Transfer Center, strengthen four-year college partnerships, and ensure smooth transfer pathways for students from enrollment to bachelor’s degree completion.

The role oversees Title III grant initiatives, aligns programs with policy, and collaborates with internal teams to promote student success while maintaining compliance and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum five years in higher education, transfer student services, or partnership development.
• Strong understanding of transfer policies and articulation agreements.

Responsabilités

• Direct daily operations of the Transfer Center and ensure high-quality student services.
• Supervise staff and manage resources for transfer advising, events, and outreach.
• Develop programs to promote transfer readiness and bachelor’s degree completion.
• Oversee workshops and university transfer fairs for transfer students.
• Coordinate Title III grant activities and reporting requirements.
• Build partnerships with four-year institutions to facilitate seamless transfers.
• Collaborate across departments to identify innovation opportunities.
• Represent the college at transfer councils and professional associations.
• Analyze transfer data and ensure Title III compliance.

Connaissances

Leadership

Stakeholder relationships

Transfer policy knowledge

Budget management

Formation

Master's degree

Description du poste

Director of University Partnerships (Internal Only)

Job Title Director of University Partnerships (Internal Only)

Location

Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH

Job Number

Job Number 05571

Department

Job Category

Job Category Professional

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Status

Status Regular

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/08/2026

Resume Review Date

Resume Review Date 10/12/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 10/11/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Summary

The Director of University Partnerships/Transfer Center provides strategic leadership to develop, strengthen, and manage partnerships with four-year institutions, ensuring seamless transfer pathways for students. This position oversees the Transfer Center operations, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to align academic programs and policies, and implements initiatives that promote student success from initial enrollment through bachelor’s degree completion. The Director will also provide direction for the Title III grant project, “Improving Transfer Pathways,” through 2028, ensuring compliance with Department of Education requirements and advancing institutional goals through innovative transfer strategies and enhanced student support services.

The salary for this position will be commensurate with education and experience.

Why you’ll love Sinclair:

The following are some of the benefits that professional staff with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition Waiver for You and Your Family: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition-free access to Sinclair courses and programs.
• Generous Retirement Benefits: Build your future through participation in OPERS , including a 14% employer contribution.
• Exceptional Time Off: Enjoy more than four weeks of vacation and personal leave, more than three weeks of sick leave annually, and 14 paid holidays each year.
• Health Benefits That Work for You: Choose from competitive medical, dental, and vision plans designed to support you and your family’s health and well-being.
• Peace of Mind for the Future: Full-time employees receive employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Continue your education and career development with tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.
• Work-Life Balance and Wellness: Access programs, resources, and events that support your personal well-being and professional success.

*SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Direct daily operations of the Transfer Center, ensuring high-quality student services and programming
• Supervise Transfer Center staff and manage resources to support transfer advising, events, and outreach activities
• Design and implement programs that promote transfer readiness and bachelor’s degree completion
• Oversee workshops, information sessions, and university transfer fairs to support transfer students
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all Title III grant-related activities within the Transfer Center
• Establish, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with four-year colleges and universities to create seamless transfer opportunities
• Partner with academic departments, advising teams, admissions and marketing services to identify opportunities for innovation
• Travel to partnering four-year institutions to participate in planning and networking meetings
• Ensure campus community and transfer students are informed of partnership opportunities and transfer policies
• Represent the college at regional and statewide transfer councils, professional associations, and partnership meetings to advocate for student transfer success
• Collaborate with RAR to collect, analyze, and report transfer-related data, including Department of Education Title III grant requirements
• Ensure compliance with Department of Education Title III grant requirements, including accurate documentation of activities, outcomes, and expenditures

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in a field related to the discipline area of higher education required
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive work experience in higher education, transfer student services, academic advising or partnership development
• Highly motivated, relationship-oriented individual with a strong understanding of transfer policies, articulation agreements and guided pathways required
• Experience with student information systems and managing budgets
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to establish cooperative working relationships with internal and external constituents required

Sinclair Community College
Human Resources
444 W. Third St. Building 7, Room 340
Dayton, Ohio, 45402