Director of Concurrent Enrollment

Central Washington University-posted about 2 months ago

$71,634 - $107,451/Yr

Full-time • Director

Onsite • Ellensburg, WA

1,001-5,000 employees

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Central Washington University is recruiting a Director of Concurrent Enrollment to join our High School Partnerships team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $71,634 - $83,573 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits. Who we are: We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~10,000 students. Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for seven out of eight years, CWU was a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. RentCafe has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus. Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A What we offer: Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave and Total Rewards Calculator. The Role: The Director of Concurrent Enrollment oversee the High School Partnerships (Running Start and College in the High School) at CWU. This position will report directly to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies. This position will be responsible for the successful delivery of the programs: strategic vision and direction, fiscal viability, policy development, establishing partnerships, grant development, contract negotiations, program development, accreditation & assessment, program marketing, and oversight of staff related to the programs. The Director will work with high schools and school districts across the state to recruit students, counsel students, develop partnerships with school personnel, and promote the programs for College in the High School and Running Start. This position works extensively with internal and external stakeholders in planning, coordinating and executing concurrent enrollment efforts to enhance, promote, grow, and sustain enrollment across the programs. All employees are expected to uphold and contribute to CWU's vision, mission, and values, fostering a culture of student success and institutional excellence.

Provide visionary leadership for new and existing student enrollment in both College in the High School and Running Start by developing, executing and assessing a strategic recruitment and enrollment growth management plan
Foster collaboration, consultative, and meaningful partnerships among the constituents.
Represent Concurrent Enrollment internal and external meetings relating to programs
Provide necessary updates, ideas, and concerns to executive leadership when requested
Facilitate the growth and development of High School Partnerships as a leader in state, regional, and national settings Develop and facilitate effective processes regarding program operations, communication, budget, and evaluation.
Direct and manage administrative functions for concurrent enrollment, including financial affairs, office management, internal and external program support, staff supervision, business operations, and student concerns.
Manage close connections and collaborations with the high schools and CWU faculty, staff and administration.
Collaborate with faculty, chairs, deans and other CWU partners to develop and enhance course offerings and to promote College in the High School across the state, region, and national landscape through a variety of activities
Coordinate program and/or course articulations between institutions.
Coordinate with admissions and advising staff to encourage CWU enrollment from the high school partnerships programs
Establish and maintain policy and procedure guidelines for Concurrent Enrollment
Monitor, investigate and resolve issues related to Concurrent Enrollment processes.
Work with academic units, Ellensburg and University Centers Administration, and students to facilitate improved ongoing educational connection
Leads the annual submission of required state reporting for Concurrent Enrollment
Lead and coordinate required program Accreditation (NACEP). As part of a NACEP accredited program, serve on required committees and participate in NACEP volunteer opportunities
Develop and foster long lasting relationships with high schools and school districts across the state and region
Provide fiscal leadership and budget oversight for all Concurrent Enrollment budgets
Collaborate and work with CWU legislative affairs personnel on Concurrent Enrollment issues and opportunities
Responsible for the supervision of Concurrent Enrollment staff positions.
Actively engage in recruitment and hiring new employees;
Clearly define performance expectations, ensure accountability, and provides ongoing informal feedback, coaching, and mentoring. Conducts formal performance evaluations;
Oversee, direct, and monitor the work of staff; serves as mentor, coach and leader, and resolves complaints or issues;
Develop and fosters supportive working relationships, motivation and engagement;
Communicate information to staff on an ongoing basis to influence staff engagement and to be a part of a larger community;
Take corrective action in a timely manner;
Recognize and reward employees for good performance;
Schedule employee work hours/shifts; monitor hours worked; approve payable time and absence requests;
Adjust leadership style as needed to achieve results;
Recognize value of and promotes diverse workforce. Values and encourages diverse perspectives, creativity and teamwork.
Partner with CWU Marketing & Communications to create and implement integrated and seamless marketing and recruitment of programs, and plan and implement communication strategies to ensure timely and accurate transmission of information.
Assist in the maintaining and updating of Concurrent Enrollment webpages.
Coordinate events to include identification of target audience, planning the logistics, coordinate the technical aspects, execute the event, and provide a post-event analysis.
Partner with Admissions & Enrollment Management to support the institutional vision & mission in providing access & opportunity to higher education through HSP strategies
Conduct research and analyze data to identify program needs and report annual achievements.
Prepare related ad hoc reports to administration at high schools, and CWU.
Maintain constituent records in compliance with appropriate records retention guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned

A master's degree from an accredited institution or higher education
Knowledge or experience with Running Start, College in the High School, and/or other Concurrent Enrollment Programs
Demonstrated experience and/or potential to lead strategic and entrepreneurial initiatives that involve multiple stakeholders
Demonstrated experience working with student service units such as Academic Advising, Registrar, Information Services, Student Financial Services, etc.;
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration, respect, and institutional excellence through leadership and engagement with students and/or colleagues.
OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position

Demonstrated, progressive administrative leadership and business/entrepreneurial success with a proven track record in strengthening and expanding programs.
Demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for students through various activities.
Knowledge of high school, university administration, policies and practices regarding dual credit, Running Start, university registration, FERPA, NACEP accreditation requirements, etc.
Significant budget planning, development, and oversight skills
Demonstrated ability to create and sustain strategic partnerships with private industry, local, state, and federal governments, school district and higher education administrators, and professional organizations consistent with the vision and mission of the University.

medical, dental, life and disability insurance
retirement and optional savings plans
tuition assistance for you and your dependents
discounts across town
employee assistance program for individualized counseling
wellness incentive program

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