Director of Student Global and Community Connections

Location: Stephenville, Texas, United States; typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with required evening and weekend work for departmental, divisional, and university events.

Salary: $73,000–$75,000 annual base salary, commensurate with experience and subject to funding availability and candidate qualifications.

Company

hirify.global is a doctoral national comprehensive university with campuses in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan, and Waco, plus an online community.

What you will do

• Provide operational leadership for the Department of Student Global and Community Connections and oversee its programs, services, personnel, resources, assessment, and continuous improvement.
• Lead student engagement, leadership development, peer education, recognition, community involvement, and global learning initiatives.
• Supervise professional, program, administrative, and student staff, including selection, performance management, professional development, priorities, and accountability.
• Develop strategic goals, operating plans, service standards, departmental procedures, and practices aligned with university and divisional priorities.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate departmental, divisional, and university events, including Orientation, semester openings, Commencement, Homecoming, and other institutional initiatives.
• Manage departmental and program budgets, advise the Assistant Vice President, serve as a Campus Security Authority, and support data-informed decision-making.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant field of study.
• Eight years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education, including leading teams, managing resources, developing programs, or advancing strategic initiatives.
• Knowledge of student engagement, retention, and student success strategies.
• Leadership skills in employee selection and supervision, as well as budgeting.
• Ability to solve challenging problems and manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and collaborative communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant computer applications.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and otherwise eligible under federal regulations to access and maintain records in SEVIS.

Nice to have

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field of study.
• Ten years of successful experience in higher education, public speaking, event coordination and facilitation, or team leadership.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in an academic community focused on teaching, research, service, innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth.
• Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.
• Active participation in professional development, continuing education, professional organizations, and industry networks is supported.
• Participation and visibility are expected during major university events and institutional initiatives.

Hiring process

• Submit one completed online application with a cover letter or letter of interest, curriculum vitae or resume, and at least three current professional references with full contact information.
• Initial application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification, a criminal history investigation, and other required institutional checks.