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Wayne State University lists this Associate Director, High School Dual Enrollment (HSDE) opportunity in detroit, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Associate Director, High School Dual Enrollment (HSDE)
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced AssociateDirector, High School Dual Enrollment (HSDE) at its Detroitcampus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university locatedin the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from allbackgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Ourdeep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity,diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educationalopportunities which prepare students for success in a globalsociety.
Essential functions (job duties):
Job Purpose
The Associate Director, High School Dual Enrollment providesleadership for the development, implementation, growth, andcontinuous improvement of dual enrollment initiatives andpartnerships. This position advances institutional enrollment goalsby expanding access to higher education, strengthening pathwaysfrom high school to degree completion, and supporting studentsuccess through innovative, scalable programming.
This position cultivates and manages relationships with highschools, career and technical education centers, intermediateschool districts, academic departments, faculty, and communitypartners to increase dual enrollment participation and addressevolving student and district needs. The position leads thedevelopment of recruitment, outreach, communication, and engagementstrategies designed to enhance enrollment, retention, and studentoutcomes.
Working collaboratively across Strategic Enrollment Management,Academic Affairs, Student Success, and external partners, theAssociate Director supports institutional enrollment goals bystrengthening dual enrollment pipelines and improving yield,persistence, and degree attainment. The role establishes andmonitors key performance indicators (KPIs), leverages predictiveand descriptive analytics to inform decision-making, and appliesnational best practices to enhance outcomes, operationaleffectiveness, and student success at scale.
This position reports to the Director, Educational Outreach andTransfer Initiatives.
Strategic Enrollment
Develops and implements comprehensive strategies to expand dualenrollment participation, increase college access, and supportinstitutional enrollment objectives. Identifies opportunities tostrengthen recruitment, improve program accessibility, and increaseparticipation in dual enrollment programs.
Leadership and Collaborations
Provides leadership and supervision for staff supporting dualenrollment initiatives. Establishes goals and performanceexpectations aligned with institutional priorities andcollaborative partnerships.
Specific Program Oversight
Leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement ofdual enrollment programs, academic pathways, and relatedinitiatives. Ensures programs are scalable, responsive to partnerneeds, and aligned with university priorities and bestpractices.
Direct Student and Program Delivery
Provides oversight of student-facing services and support relatedto dual enrollment.
Communication and Engagement
Directs the development and execution of targeted, multi-channelcommunication and engagement strategies for students, families,school personnel, and campus stakeholders.
Data Strategy, Assessment, and Improvement
Establishes and monitors KPIs, evaluates program effectiveness,analyzes enrollment and student success outcomes, identifies gaps,and leads continuous improvement efforts informed by data analyticsand national best practices.
Training, Budget, and Capacity Building
Supports the development of training, tools, and resources thatbuild institutional capacity to effectively serve dual enrollmentand access to enhance campus-wide service delivery.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education
Master's degree
Requires a master’s degree in Education, Guidance andCounseling or a related discipline from an accredited college oruniversity. Candidates with an equivalent combination of educationand experience may be considered.
Experience
Specialist (minimum 5 years of job-relatedexperience)
Minimum three years management experience in higher education(enrollment management, advising, student success,records/registrar).
Experience with transfer students is preferred.
Experience and proficiency in student information systemspreferably Banner, Slate and Degree Works.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Awareness and sensitivity to the needs and expectations of adiverse student population.
Demonstrated understanding of and responsiveness to the needsand expectations of the student population.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative andstudent-centered college environment.
Ability to motivate staff, including identifying professionaldevelopment opportunities.
Ability to train, develop, and provide feedback to professionaland student staff.
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manageworkflow.
School/College/Division:
H92 - VP Student Affairs
Primary department:
H2003 - Credit Prog Lifelong (H2003)
Employment type:
Regular Employee
Job type: Full Time
Job category: Executive
Funding/salary information:
Compensation type: Annual Salary
Hourly rate:
Salary minimum: TBD
Salary hire maximum: TBD
Working conditions:
Normal office environment.
Some evening and weekend work maybe required.
Job openings:
Number of openings: 1
Reposted position: No
Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
Prior posting/requisition number:
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offeredemployment to undergo a background check, including a criminalhistory check, before starting work. If you are offered employment,the university will inform you if a background check isrequired.
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Worksite address
detroit, MI, 48228, US
Who can apply
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