Hybrid Director of Community College & External Partnerships en Towson University

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland.  Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The Director for Community College and External Partnerships is responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives that enhance transfer recruitment, facilitate seamless transitions to Towson University, and expand dual enrollment opportunities. This role will cultivate and maintain strong relationships with community colleges, school district leaders, community-based organizations, and government entities to support equitable access to higher education.

The Director of Community College and External Partnerships is a strategic leader responsible for designing and advancing high-impact enrollment initiatives that strengthen Towson University's presence across the community college and K–12 landscape. This role will shape institutional strategies that enhance transfer pathways, increase degree completion, and expand early college access through dual enrollment. The Director will serve as a senior representative of TU in engagements with executive leaders from community colleges, school districts, state agencies, and education coalitions—aligning partnerships with institutional priorities around equity, access, and workforce development. The Director will also serve as a visible leader in the local and national landscape for external partnerships and transfer articulations, positioning TU as a model institution for strategic collaboration and student mobility.

%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECommunity College Partnerships %26amp; Recruitment Strategy: %3C/strong%3EDevelop and lead recruitment and student success transition strategies in collaboration with community college partners to strengthen transfer student enrollment and retention. Establish and maintain articulation agreements and dual enrollment pathways to ensure seamless academic transitions.%3Cbr%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EExternal %26amp; Community-Based Organization Engagement:%3C/strong%3E Build and sustain partnerships with community-based organizations and lead initiatives that promote college readiness and degree completion through collaboration with external partners.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDual Enrollment %26amp; College Preparatory Work:%3C/strong%3E Work with TU leadership and K-12 school district leaders to expand dual enrollment. Ensure academic alignment with TU standards and support outreach efforts aimed at educating students and families about postsecondary opportunities.%3Cbr%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPolicy %26amp; Government Relations:%3C/strong%3E Advocate for local, state, and federal policies that support transfer students, dual enrollment growth, and student success. Monitor and respond to legislative developments impacting prospective and current transfer students.%3Cbr%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: black;%22%3ETelework may be available for this position up to two days per week following the completion of 90 days of service in good standing.%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif; color: black;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
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Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• 10 years of related experience
• Supervisory experience
• Experience in, or familiarity with college admissions

Preferred Qualification:

• Knowledge of student information or client relationship management systems

*!%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3E%24115,000 annually and full University benefits that include 22 days of annual leave, up to 15 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click %3Cspan style=%22line-height: 107%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.towson.edu/hr/documents/benefits_summary_exempt.pdf%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;%22%3Ehere%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/span%3E. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found %3Cspan style=%22line-height: 107%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.towson.edu/hr/current/benefits/perks-discounts.html%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 107%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;%22%3Ehere%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/span%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 14px;%22%3EIf you are motivated, innovative and team-oriented, we would love to hear from you. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application. This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E Solicitar ahora