Hybrid Director of External Partnerships & Campus Support at Tarleton State University

Job Title

Director of External Partnerships & Campus Support

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Division of External Operations

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Waco, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Based in Waco, the Director of External Partnerships & Campus Support works directly with the Assistant Vice President of External Operations to ensure effective management and oversight of Tarleton State Waco at McLennan Community College (MCC) and Texas A&M-RELLIS, located in Bryan, TX. This position plays a vital role in the success of students, faculty, staff, and the Division of External Operations. Key responsibilities include fostering community engagement in and around Waco and Bryan, supporting the growth of associated programs, and supervising professional staff, graduate assistants, and student workers to ensure a positive and welcoming experience for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

This is an in-office position with primary work hours of Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM, or as work requirements indicate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

35% Community Engagement

• Community Liaison – Primary representative for engagement in local organizations and volunteer opportunities in both the Waco and Bryan communities.

• Community College Relations – Serve as a liaison to community colleges for transfer support and pathways/partnerships such as MCC, Temple, Hill, Blinn, and others.

65% Waco/Bryan Operations and Support: Effective oversight of day-to-day operations of the Tarleton State Waco and Bryan off-campus instructional sites is a primary responsibility of this position. Duties include but are not limited to serving as the primary liaison with other divisions, departments and groups:

• MCC & Texas A&M-RELLIS – Primary Tarleton State representative serving to strengthen institutional relationships and programmatic growth.

• Faculty/Staff Resource – Serve as on-site resource for adjuncts, traveling faculty, resident faculty and staff.

• Student Resource – Serve as an effective and encouraging resource for students in Waco and Bryan to and through their Tarleton State journey. 

• Campus Operations – Liaison to campus facilities as they relate to Tarleton State in allocation of faculty and staff work spaces and classroom utilization.

• Student Engagement & Success – Serve as the liaison to the Division of Student Engagement and Success in the facilitation of associated services and programs.

• ITS Staff – Primary liaison serving to ensure off-campus faculty/staff/student ITS needs are successfully tracked and completed.

• Persistence and Retention – Complete all administrative duties, including but not limited to monitoring enrollment, persistence and completion, in a timely manner; Advance and improve persistence and completion outcomes of students designated/assigned to Tarleton State Waco and Texas A&M-RELLIS which include face-to-face and online learners.

• Supervisory Responsibilities – Supervision of staff, graduate assistants, and student workers reporting to the Division of External Operations supporting Waco and Bryan, including professional development opportunities, performance reviews, and teambuilding.

The Director of External Partnerships & Campus Support will serve students, faculty and staff at Tarleton State Waco and Bryan with excellence; Represent the Assistant Vice President of External Operations at meetings and events as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ten years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with staff selection, training, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation.

• Knowledge of university policies and procedures.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively and collaboratively with others.

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Ability to work nights or weekends when needed.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Salary Range:

The target base annual salary range is $65,370 to $92,831 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

• Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance

  • Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

  • Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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