Dean of University Relations

Macomb Community College•Campus - To be determined by department, MI

About The Position

The Dean of University Relations provides visionary leadership and strategic oversight for the College’s university partnerships, transfer pathways, articulation initiatives, and advanced educational opportunities. The Dean leads the University Center and the Office of Transfer and Articulation Services to advance student access to baccalaureate, graduate, professional, and lifelong learning opportunities. As the College’s senior liaison to university partners, the Dean collaborates with academic, workforce, and community stakeholders to expand educational attainment opportunities for Macomb County residents. The role develops and implements strategies to strengthen transfer success, promote innovative academic partnerships, and align post-associate degree opportunities with regional workforce and community needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree required.
Seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education, including experience in academic administration, transfer and articulation, enrollment strategy, university partnerships, student success initiatives, or related areas.
Demonstrated experience developing strategic partnerships, negotiating articulation and transfer agreements, leading cross-functional initiatives, and using data to improve organizational and student outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate degree preferred.
Community college experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the University Center and the Office of Transfer and Articulation Services, aligning their work with the College’s mission, strategic plan, enrollment goals, and student success objectives.
Represent the College in university relations and cultivate and sustain partnerships with colleges, universities, educational organizations, and other external stakeholders.
Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and advance strategic partnerships and academic collaborations that expand educational opportunities for students and the community.
Lead the development, implementation, and assessment of articulation agreements, transfer pathways, dual admissions partnerships, and initiatives to improve transfer and degree completion outcomes.
Collaborate with academic divisions, student services, workforce development, enrollment management, and other College units to support a seamless transfer experience and advance baccalaureate attainment goals.
Lead the evaluation, development, and continuous improvement of university partner programs offered through the University Center and other College locations.
Foster innovative educational delivery models, including concurrent enrollment, accelerated pathways, and hybrid learning, to increase access and student success.
Develop and implement strategic outreach, marketing, and communications initiatives promoting transfer opportunities, university partnerships, and advanced educational programs.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to transfer success, partnership effectiveness, enrollment growth, student satisfaction, and program outcomes; use data for continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.
Lead assessment activities, including student and partner feedback processes, and implement improvement strategies based on results.
Provide leadership in planning, developing, and utilizing facilities, technology, and resources that support university partnership programs and student engagement.
Develop, administer, and monitor departmental budgets, ensuring effective stewardship of institutional resources and achievement of strategic priorities.
Recruit, develop, supervise, and evaluate professional and support staff; foster a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
Represent the College in community, regional, state, and national organizations, initiatives, and events related to transfer education, university partnerships, workforce development, and educational attainment.
Support institutional accreditation activities, compliance requirements, and strategic initiatives related to transfer, articulation, and university relations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Provost and Vice President of Academic and Workforce Education.