Director Transfer & Career Center

Responsibilities: The Director of the Transfer & Career Center is responsible for establishing, leading, and managing PJC’s Transfer & Career Center across the Paris, Greenville, and Sulphur Springs locations as part of The COMPASS Initiative, a Title III cooperative partnership between Paris Junior College and East Texas A&M University (ETAMU). The Director oversees career services, university-transfer services, transfer pathways, and student outcome reporting, and supervises the Center’s coordinator, navigators, and support staff.

Funding: This position is funded by the U.S. Department of Education Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant for The COMPASS Initiative. Continued employment beyond the grant period is contingent upon funding.

Qualifications:  Applicant must have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Accounting or related field.  Three years’ experience required.  Procurement experience in higher education preferred.  Supervisory experience preferred.  Ability to conduct research and evaluate findings on procurement matters.  Apply analytical skills to maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.  Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks to meet workload requirements and deadlines.  Responsive to inquiries or requests in a timely and diplomatic manner. Ability to interact tactfully and courteously with vendors, employees, and students to effectively resolve issues and provide support.  Ability to take initiative to identify issues and resolve problems.  Learn and apply College purchasing policies and procedures; make updates as necessary.

Salary:  The annual salary for this position is $73,622 plus $17,940.20 in fringe benefits.

Fringe Benefits: This position covers health insurance at 100% for employee. Additional optional coverages include dental, vision, AD&D, life insurance, and long- and short-term disability. Other benefits include retirement under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, accrued sick leave, vacation, paid holidays, and an employee reimbursement/dependent scholarship program. Health benefits require a 60-day employment period.

Application Procedures: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, the search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 3, 2026. Candidates cannot be guaranteed full consideration if materials are received after that date. A Paris Junior College Application for Employment, cover letter, resume, copy of all college/university transcripts and a list of references are required. This position is security-sensitive and may require a post-hire Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation on the successful candidate. To complete the PJC Application for Employment and Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation Authorization, please visit our web site at https://www.parisjc.edu/hr/jobs/index.php, click the links to complete and submit all forms and attach all required documents for all three links.

Paris Junior College is an equal employment opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, creed or religion, color, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected group status. Applicants requiring accommodations for the application or interview process should contact the Human Resources Office.