Director of Dual Enrollment and Educational Partnerships

Overview

Description Position Code: 7950

DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: School of Education

POSITION: Administrative, Exempt (12 months), Full-time (40 Hours)

SALARY RANGE: $120,000-$130,000

HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, Commensurate With Candidate's Education, Experience, Skills, And Training.

INTRODUCTORY PERIOD: Twelve (12) Months

AVAILABLE: August 3, 2026

POSTING DATE: June 24, 2026

Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled, Apply Immediately.

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Dual Enrollment Partnerships and Program Development

• Leads the development, implementation, and stewardship of dual enrollment partnerships with school districts, county offices of education, charter networks, and community organizations.
• Develops a fee-for-service model for an Office of Dual Enrollment.
• Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, counselors, teachers, and regional educational leaders.
• Coordinates the development and expansion of dual enrollment pathways aligned with institutional priorities, regional workforce needs, and student interests.
• Collaborates with university leadership, faculty, and academic units to identify opportunities for new partnerships, pathway programs, and academic offerings.
• Assists in the development of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), partnership agreements, implementation plans, and operational timelines.
• Supports the expansion of university presence and visibility throughout the Inland Empire and surrounding regions through strategic educational partnerships.

Academic Coordination and Pathway Support

• Coordinates collaboratively with the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, School of Business and Society, Enrollment, the Registrar's Office, Academic Affairs, and university faculty to support dual enrollment course offerings and pathway development.
• Assists with planning related to course scheduling, modality, staffing, enrollment management, and instructional delivery for dual enrollment partnerships.
• Supports the onboarding and coordination of district educators serving as adjunct instructors within University dual enrollment programs.
• Collaborates with university offices to ensure compliance with institutional policies, accreditation standards, and state regulations related to dual enrollment programming.
• Helps facilitate seamless student transitions from dual enrollment participation into undergraduate degree programs at the University of Redlands.

Enrollment and Student Success Initiatives

• Collaborates with Enrollment Management and Student Success teams to strengthen recruitment, onboarding, and matriculation pathways for dual enrollment students.
• Develops and maintains student-facing pathway resources, partnership guides, and informational materials.
• Assists with collecting, analyzing, and reporting data related to participation, enrollment, persistence, and partnership outcomes.
• Supports systems and initiatives that promote college readiness, student belonging, and successful transitions into higher education.

Communication and Regional Engagement

• Serves as a primary liaison between the University and regional educational partners connected to dual enrollment initiatives.
• Represents the University at district meetings, community events, conferences, and regional partnership convenings.
• Coordinates communication and outreach efforts related to dual enrollment initiatives, pathway opportunities, and partnership development.
• Works collaboratively with university stakeholders to elevate awareness and visibility of partnership initiatives across the region.

Operations and Administration

• Assists with budget planning, operational coordination, and implementation processes related to dual enrollment and partnership initiatives.
• Supervises assigned staff, graduate assistants, and/or student workers as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation related to partnerships, agreements, enrollment activity, and program implementation.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Experience/Training/Education Required

• Master's degree in Education, Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in K–12 education, higher education, dual enrollment, educational partnerships, college access initiatives, or academic program leadership.
• Demonstrated experience developing collaborative partnerships across educational institutions and community organizations.
• Valid California Class C driver's license with a good driving record required.

Preferred

• Doctorate in Education or related field preferred.
• Experience with dual enrollment, Career Technical Education (CTE), college access initiatives, or PK–20 partnerships.
• Experience working collaboratively across multiple educational systems and…