Are you a dynamic relationship-builder with a passion for student success? Do you thrive on connecting higher education with local communities? The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is looking for an energetic, visionary leader to step into the role of Director of Early College Partnerships!
Based on our vibrant campus in Farmington, Maine, this exempt, full-time position is your chance to expand educational horizons for high school students across the state. If you want to bridge the gap between secondary schools and university life while making a lasting institutional impact, we want to hear from you.
Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the anticipated annual salary for this position is up to $58,000 plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents.
Complete Job Description
🌟 Why This Role Matters
As the Director of Early College Partnerships, you aren't just managing enrollment—you are building pathways to the future. You will be the face of UMF’s early college programs, working directly with K-12 partners, high school counselors, parents, and academic departments to give Maine students a head start on their college journey. From coordinating concurrent enrollment to leading the charge on national accreditation (NACEP), your work will shape the strategic growth of our campus community.
🛠️ What You’ll Do
- Forge Powerful Alliances: Act as the primary liaison to public and private high schools, visiting campuses to recruit, inspire, and orient future Beavers.
- Drive Innovation: Develop and implement plans to expand program delivery through both face-to-face and distance learning modalities.
- Champion Student Success: Create robust systems of support—including orientations, academic coaching, and progress tracking—to ensure early college students thrive.
- Collaborate Across Campus: Partner with Admissions, Division Chairs, Financial Services, and the University of Maine System (UMS) to ensure a seamless, student-centered experience.
- Lead Accreditation: Maintain high-quality standards by guiding the program through the NECHE and NACEP initial accreditation and renewal timelines.
💼 Who We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
- Experience: 1 to 3 years of experience developing programmatic partnerships or related work.
- Core Skills: Outstanding communication skills, a collaborative spirit, sharp problem-solving abilities, and a high comfort level with modern digital tools (Google Suite, Zoom, ExplorEC, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree.
- 3 to 5 years of experience developing strategic partnerships.
- Experience teaching or working closely with high school or collegiate students.
- A strong understanding of student support services and academic divisions.
- Cover Letter
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for three (3) professional references
We are not able to consider applicants who require any visa sponsorship support
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 pm EST on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post-offer physical as applicable.
The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS and the state of Maine.
Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website. About the TeamThe University of Maine at Farmington has earned a national reputation for excellence, gaining stature as one of the finest state-supported liberal arts colleges in the northeastern U.S. Additionally, UMF is rated 5th in U.S. News & World Report Top Regional Public College North for 2023 and has been rated one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News 25 times since 1998.
The campus is in historic downtown Farmington, just a short walk away from coffee shops, funky stores, restaurants, banks, bookstores, a multi-screen movie theater and a whole lot more. Our perfect location combines the active outdoor lifestyle with the arts & smarts of a small college town. With enrollment at around 1,600 full-time students, UMF is about the same size as many of New England’s most selective private colleges and offers many of the same advantages, yet at a very affordable price — providing a tremendous college value in a spectacular natural setting. Established in 1864 as Maine’s first public institution of higher education, the University of Maine at Farmington is a founding member of The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) an exclusive national group of public colleges and universities committed to providing superior liberal arts and sciences education.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 1 to 3 years of experience developing programmatic partnerships or related work
- Outstanding communication skills
- Collaborative spirit
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- High comfort level with modern digital tools (Google Suite, Zoom, ExplorEC)
- Master's degree
- 3 to 5 years of experience developing strategic partnerships
- Experience teaching or working closely with high school or collegiate students
- Understanding of student support services and academic divisions
What We Do
UMS Group is an international utility management consulting firm that helps utilities enhance operational performance management practices, processes, tools, and technology. Specializing in technical and commercial asset management, the company serves clients across power generation, industry, gas and electricity transmission, water, rail, and public transport sectors to ensure they achieve the best possible value from their assets.
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