Manager - College Connections and Regional Locations Manager

Western Technical College•La Crosse, WI

52d•$61,350 - $81,734

About The Position

Western Technical College is a preferred employer in the 7 Rivers Region and is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all co-workers. As an open-access institution, we proudly serve learners from all walks of life, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and lived experiences enrich our community and strengthen our mission. We are committed to creating a sense of belonging where everyone feels empowered to be themselves and supported in their personal and professional growth. This means actively identifying and removing barriers to opportunity and providing pathways to social and economic advancement. Western is deeply connected to the communities we serve, and we believe in the power of education to drive positive change. We seek individuals who are passionate about teaching and learning, dedicated to student success, and eager to collaborate in building a more vibrant, equitable community. If you share these values and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this opportunity at Western. Summary of Position: The College Connections and Regional Locations Manager leads strategic planning and program management to enhance prospective student engagement through campus visits, events, and student-centered communications. This role oversees operations at regional locations, ensuring alignment with institutional goals while fostering community partnerships and maintaining facility standards. The manager collaborates cross-functionally to develop and execute initiatives that support enrollment growth, including dual credit, orientation, and career pathway programs. Additionally, they supervise student workers and regional staff, contributing to key college projects and the Regional Location Optimization Plan.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in related field with 3 yrs. occupational experience OR
Education in related field combined with related occupational experience totaling 7 yrs. OR
Related Occupational experience totaling 7 yrs.

Responsibilities

Maintain and uphold the College values of Learning, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect. Regular attendance is required.
Complete all required College training and responsible for maintaining the skills necessary to complete the essential functions of the position as defined by the department.
Student Success is the cornerstone of Western's culture, and the college may assign employees as needed to other areas or additional duties to foster this success.
Manage department goals and objectives through panning using key performance indicators (KPIs) that support key results and College priorities
Oversee and evaluate campus visits, including individual and group tours, program shadows and prospective student events,
Develop student-centered communications using the Customer Service Management System.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to create processes and procedures for developing and delivering events for prospective students and stakeholders
Develop annual plan of on campus events and group tours in collaboration with the Outreach and Admissions and academic leadership
Oversee student workers, including Western Scouts tour guides
Organize, facilitate, and monitor dual credit information sessions, orientation, and registration.
Coordinate, facilitate and evaluate career pathway exploratory activities for K12 students.
Develop and facilitate events in coordination with faculty, deans and Outreach and Admissions staff.
Provide leadership for regional location operations, including facilities, safety and security, technology resources and supervision of campus coordinators
Lead a cross-functional team focusing on regional location operations
Contribute to the development and implementation of the Regional Location Optimization Plan
Foster relationships with community organizations in collaboration with RLC campus coordinators to promote Western's presence in the community
Serve on various college teams representing all regional locations
Lead RLC and college-wide special projects ad directed by Director of Enrollment Services