Associate Director - College Prep Program & St. Louis Recruitment - Undergraduate Admissions

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an Associate Director in Undergraduate Admissions to lead College Prep programming, oversee recruitment for the St. Louis region, and guide staff and partners in expanding access to WashU's undergraduate programs.

The role emphasizes building relationships with high schools, community-based organizations, and campus partners, supervising a College Counselor/Program Assistant, and helping enroll a diverse, talented student body.

Qualifications

• Experience leading college prep or outreach programs.
• Strong supervisory and performance management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with community partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the College Prep Program design, delivery, and evaluation for 100+ students.
• Supervise and evaluate staff; manage performance and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Strategic planning

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63130

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Associate Director position is part of the Undergraduate Admissions Office team reporting to a Senior Associate Director of Admissions and focuses on helping the University meet its goals of enrolling a talented student body and serving the St. Louis community with information about college opportunity. This position is responsible for the organization and direction of the College Prep Program, an opportunity program serving talented high school students from the St. Louis region. The position will oversee recruitment and selection of high school students for College Prep programming, plan a College Prep program curriculum, and oversee Summer Academy, an opportunity for College Prep students to gain experience on WashU’s campus. This role will also oversee a College Counselor/Program Assistant who will provide direct guidance on college applications and support execution of College Prep program functions. In addition to recruiting and overseeing College Prep, the Associate Director will also work within the Admissions Office for first-year recruitment and application review, with a specific emphasis on working to develop and implement strategies to support the recruitment, admission, and yield of diverse, highly talented, resource-impacted students from the St. Louis region to WashU’s undergraduate programs. The Associate Director will serve as primary contact to the In St. Louis For St. Louis unit and other campus and community partners invested in our St. Louis area efforts. Additionally, the Associate Director leads the effort to build strong relationships with on- and off-campus Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) in St. Louis. The Associate works with the admission officers to provide guidance and training to support the team’s efforts to outreach and communicate to high school counselors, students, and families in St. Louis; WashU’s In St. Louis, For St. Louis efforts; and CBOs in St. Louis. The Associate Director is responsible for sustaining existing initiatives and partnerships alongside initiating and fulfilling new ideas and providing supervision to staff members to implement plans and programs. The role directly supervises staff members in their work to meet University goals and is responsible for the performance of assigned staff. This position also guides and indirectly manages staff members working on projects related to the Associate Director’s areas. Strong professional judgment, initiative, flexibility, communication skills, and a collaborative mindset are essential.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the College Prep Program: Lead in the design, delivery, and monitoring of high school College Prep Program programming serving more than 100 students for Summer Academy and the full academic year. Conduct long-term strategic planning to ensure continued success of the program. Work with both Washington University and non-Washington University faculty and administrators to develop challenging and appropriate curricular offerings for Summer Academy and the full academic year. Lead in the regular evaluation of College Prep Program outcomes, collaborating with the Strategic Analysis team to create appropriate assessments and use data to drive decision-making about program activities.
• Staff Management and Supervision: Supervise assigned staff, including providing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluation. Provide management and oversight for staff members’ work performance, including routine work, special projects and programs, and compliance