DIRECTOR OF PRE-COLLEGE INITIATIVES

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon

About The Position

The Universidad del Sagrado Corazón invites applications for the position of Director of Pre-College Initiatives. This executive level role will work under the leadership of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, in consultation with the University’s President. The Director will lead the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive pre-college strategy for Universidad del Sagrado Corazón. This role aims to create systemic change in Puerto Rico’s public and private educational systems by fostering access to innovative pre-college programming, strengthening partnerships with K–12 schools, and developing replicable models validated through research. The Director will ensure that initiatives align with the University’s mission and strategic goals, embedding access pathways into long-term planning and securing sustainable funding.

Requirements

Master’s degree required; Doctorate preferred in Education, Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
Minimum 7 years of experience in educational program development, preferably in pre-college or access initiatives.
Proven ability to lead strategic projects and secure external funding.
Strong knowledge of K–12 and higher education systems, particularly in Puerto Rico.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and community engagement.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate outcomes, transfer knowledge across contexts, set priorities, and resolve complex challenges independently.
Effective leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage and inspire diverse teams, build trust, and foster collaboration.
Capacity to manage sensitive matters with discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Comfortable navigating dynamic, high-level environments and communicating across all levels within and outside the University.
Experience with research design and program evaluation.
Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English).

Nice To Haves

Doctorate preferred in Education, Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a university-wide pre-college strategy targeting K–12 education, with emphasis on high school engagement.
Integrate pre-college initiatives into Sagrado’s long-term strategic plan.
Establish sustainable funding models through public/private partnerships and grants.
Design an innovative pre-college strategy leveraging University’s assets along with public and private funding, to support pre-college alternatives.
Build and strengthen partnerships with K–12 schools, families, and community organizations.
Develop reciprocal engagement models that support students and families through their educational experience.
Ensure rigorous evaluation of all initiatives and disseminate findings through academic publications and specialized resources.
Create replicable models that can inform systemic changes across Puerto Rico.
Collaborate with academic units, faculty, and administrative teams to align resources and support program delivery.
Manage budgets, reporting, and compliance for funded initiatives.
Ensure alignment with Sagrado’s mission of academic excellence, ethical formation, and social responsibility.