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Posting Number Posting/Functional Title Director of Strategic Programs
University Pay Plan Title Dir, TXST Round Rock
Location Round Rock
Department TXST Round Rock
Recruitment Type Open Recruiting
Job Type Full-Time
Funding Source Permanent
Monthly Salary Commensurate with experience
Job Category Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position. - Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive professional experience in higher education, enrollment management, marketing/communications, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex projects or initiatives from concept through implementation across multiple stakeholders.
- Experience working within higher education environments, including collaboration with faculty, academic units, and shared governance structures.
- Proven ability to collaborate across functional areas to achieve organizational goals.
- Experience supervising staff and/or leading teams with accountability for outcomes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to represent leadership effectively in meetings and presentations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in higher education, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in higher education, with direct involvement in enrollment growth, recruitment strategy, or campus expansion initiatives.
- Experience supporting or working closely with executive leadership, including translating strategic priorities into operational plans.
- Familiarity with data-informed decision-making, including tracking and evaluating enrollment or engagement metrics.
- Experience working across multi-campus or decentralized university environments.
Job Description Responsible for supporting the Vice President in advancing key priorities for the Round
Rock Campus, with a focus on enrollment growth, campus expansion, and regional impact.
Job Duties - Lead the execution of strategic initiatives that support growth and the continued awareness and expansion of the Round Rock Campus, ensuring alignment with priorities established by the Vice President.
- Translate growth strategies into actionable plans, working across academic and administrative units to ensure coordinated and effective implementation.
- Represent the Round Rock Campus on university committees, effectively communicating priorities and advancing initiatives within shared governance structures.
- Maintain a strong understanding of the Round Rock Campus value proposition, target student populations, and broader marketing strategy to ensure consistent and effective messaging across initiatives.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with marketing, admissions, academic programs, and student services to drive recruitment efforts and support enrollment outcomes.
- Oversee and ensure the effective planning, coordination, and execution of recruitment-related events, including open houses, community outreach, and yield activities.
- Supervise and provide direction to assigned staff ensuring performance aligns with campus enrollment and growth objectives.
- Monitor progress on growth initiatives, identify gaps, and implement adjustments to improve effectiveness and outcomes.
- Provide regular updates, briefings, and recommendations to the Vice President on initiative progress, challenges, and opportunities.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen processes, enhance coordination, and improve the overall effectiveness of campus growth efforts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Information to ApplicantsJob Open Date 07/01/2026
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)Open Until Filled Yes
Normal Work Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End 5:00PM
Posting Notices Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system.
