Definition of Classification

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Collaborates with Enrollment Management and Student Success teams to strengthen recruitment, onboarding, and matriculation pathways for dual enrollment students.
• Serves as a primary liaison between the University and regional educational partners connected to dual enrollment initiatives.
• 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.

Qualification Guidelines

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. Experience with dual enrollment, Career Technical Education (CTE), college access initiatives, or PK–20 partnerships.