Director of Dual Enrollment and Educational Partnerships

Director Of Dual Enrollment And Educational Partnerships

The Director of Dual Enrollment and Educational Partnerships will provide strategic leadership for the University of Redlands' dual enrollment initiatives, PK–20 educational partnerships, and regional pathway development efforts. This position advances the University's commitment to educational access, college readiness, workforce development, and community engagement through collaborative partnerships with K–12 school districts, county offices of education, community colleges, and regional organizations across the Inland Empire and beyond.

Serving as a university-wide connector between the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Education, Enrollment, and Academic Affairs, the Director leads the development, implementation, coordination, and assessment of dual enrollment programs and educational partnerships designed to expand student access to university coursework and strengthen pathways into higher education.

The Director works collaboratively with university leadership, faculty, district administrators, counselors, and community stakeholders to build scalable and sustainable educational partnerships aligned with institutional priorities and student success outcomes. This includes supporting dual enrollment pathways, Career Technical Education (CTE) partnerships, college readiness initiatives, and regional collaborations that strengthen access to higher education.

Reporting collaboratively to designated university leadership, the Director represents the University of Redlands in regional partnership development and serves as a key strategist in advancing the University's presence as a regional hub for educational opportunity and partnership.

This position requires flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as well as the ability to travel regularly throughout the region, as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

• Dual Enrollment Partnerships and Program Development
• Academic Coordination and Pathway Support
• Enrollment and Student Success Initiatives
• Communication and Regional Engagement
• Operations and Administration

Qualification Guidelines:

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

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 stakeholder groups.

• Experience with program development, strategic planning, and partnership implementation.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of dual enrollment structures, educational pathways, and PK–20 partnerships.

• Strong relationship-building, communication, and facilitation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, partnerships, and timelines simultaneously.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and strategic planning skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments, schools, and community organizations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Ability to secure extramural grants and contracts to support dual enrollment initiatives.

• Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action within established guidelines.

• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to effectively engage with culturally and ethnically diverse students, families, faculty, staff, and community partners.

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