Dean of University Relations

Dean of University Relations

Salary

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Location

Campus - To be determined by department, MI

Job Type

Administrator

Job Number

202301370

Department

Transfer Assistance

Division

Transfer Assistance

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

11/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

MCAAP

Salary Range

$124,620 - $143,149 or per the collective agreement

Position Level

1

Working Hours and/or Working Conditions

Typical office environment with regular interaction with internal and external stakeholders. Position requires occasional evening and weekend commitments, attendance at community and partner events, and travel between campuses and off-site locations. Limited remote work opportunities may be available in accordance with college policy and operational needs.

Supervision

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Provost and Vice President of Academic and Workforce Education. SUPERVISION GIVEN: Provides direct administrative supervision of the University Center and the Office of Transfer and Articulation Services. Provides leadership and oversight to professional and support staff assigned to university relations, transfer initiatives, and advanced educational opportunities

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Job Function

Provide visionary leadership and strategic oversight for the College's university partnerships, transfer pathways, articulation initiatives, and advanced educational opportunities. Lead the University Center and the Office of Transfer and Articulation Services in advancing student access to baccalaureate, graduate, professional, and lifelong learning opportunities.

Serve as the College's senior liaison to university partners and collaborate with academic, workforce, and community stakeholders to expand educational attainment opportunities for Macomb County residents. Develop and implement strategies that strengthen transfer success, promote innovative academic partnerships, and align post-associate degree opportunities with regional workforce and community needs

Job Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the University Center and the Office of Transfer and Articulation Services, ensuring alignment with the Colleges mission, strategic plan, enrollment goals, and student success objectives.
• Serve as the Colleges primary representative for university relations, cultivating and sustaining partnerships with colleges, universities, educational organizations, and other external stakeholders.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and advance new 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 other initiatives designed to improve student 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.
• Provide leadership in 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, hybrid learning, and other initiatives that increase access and student success.
• Develop and implement strategic outreach, marketing, and communications initiatives that promote 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; utilize data to support continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.
• Lead assessment activities, including student and partner feedback processes, and implement improvement strategies based on assessment results.
• Provide leadership in the planning, development, and utilization of 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.

Education

Master's degree required, Doctorate degree preferred.

Qualifications

Seven (7) 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. Community college experience preferred.

Demonstrated experience developing strategic partnerships, negotiating articulation and transfer agreements, leading cross-functional initiatives, and utilizing data to improve organizational and student outcomes.

Macomb Community College offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees and their eligible dependents including health, dental, vision, and hearing aid coverage, and optional benefits of a health savings and dependent care and/or flexible spending accounts. We also offer full-time employee's options for retirement, deferred compensation plans, life and voluntary insurances, short-term disability, tuition waivers and reimbursement and paid holidays.

To learn more visit our Bargaining Unit Information page

https://www.macomb.edu/human-resources/employment-information/bargaining-unit-information.html

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Do you have a Masters degree OR HIGHER ?

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Do you have Seven (7) 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.

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Employer Macomb Community College

Address 16000 Hall Rd

Clinton Township, Michigan, 48038

Phone 586-445-7885

Website https://www.macomb.edu/human-resources/index.html