Associate Director, High School Dual Enrollment (HSDE)

Wayne State University•Detroit, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Associate Director, High School Dual Enrollment (HSDE) at its Detroit campus location. This position advances institutional enrollment goals by expanding access to higher education, strengthening pathways from high school to degree completion, and supporting student success through innovative, scalable programming. The Associate Director cultivates and manages relationships with high schools, career and technical education centers, intermediate school districts, academic departments, faculty, and community partners to increase dual enrollment participation and address evolving student and district needs. The position leads the development of recruitment, outreach, communication, and engagement strategies designed to enhance enrollment, retention, and student outcomes. Working collaboratively across Strategic Enrollment Management, Academic Affairs, Student Success, and external partners, the Associate Director supports institutional enrollment goals by strengthening dual enrollment pipelines and improving yield, persistence, and degree attainment. The role establishes and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs), leverages predictive and descriptive analytics to inform decision-making, and applies national best practices to enhance outcomes, operational effectiveness, and student success at scale.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Education, Guidance and Counseling or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
Minimum three years management experience in higher education (enrollment management, advising, student success, records/registrar).
Experience and proficiency in student information systems preferably Banner, Slate and Degree Works.
Awareness and sensitivity to the needs and expectations of a diverse student population.
Demonstrated understanding of and responsiveness to the needs and expectations of the student population.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative and student-centered college environment.
Ability to motivate staff, including identifying professional development opportunities.
Ability to train, develop, and provide feedback to professional and student staff.
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience with transfer students is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements comprehensive strategies to expand dual enrollment participation, increase college access, and support institutional enrollment objectives.
Identifies opportunities to strengthen recruitment, improve program accessibility, and increase participation in dual enrollment programs.
Provides leadership and supervision for staff supporting dual enrollment initiatives.
Establishes goals and performance expectations aligned with institutional priorities and collaborative partnerships.
Leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of dual enrollment programs, academic pathways, and related initiatives.
Ensures programs are scalable, responsive to partner needs, and aligned with university priorities and best practices.
Provides oversight of student-facing services and support related to dual enrollment.
Directs the development and execution of targeted, multi-channel communication and engagement strategies for students, families, school personnel, and campus stakeholders.
Establishes and monitors KPIs, evaluates program effectiveness, analyzes enrollment and student success outcomes, identifies gaps, and leads continuous improvement efforts informed by data analytics and national best practices.
Supports the development of training, tools, and resources that build institutional capacity to effectively serve dual enrollment and access to enhance campus-wide service delivery.
Perform other related duties as assigned.