Associate Director, High School Dual Enrollment (HSDE)

Wayne State University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University in Detroit, MI invites applications for an Associate Director, High School Dual Enrollment (HSDE). The role leads development and scale of dual enrollment initiatives, partnering with high schools and academic units to expand access and improve student outcomes.

The position collaborates across Strategic Enrollment Management and Academic Affairs, building recruitment and engagement strategies while monitoring KPIs and leveraging analytics to inform decisions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Guidance and Counseling or related discipline from an accredited college/university.
• Specialist (minimum 5 years of job-related experience).
• 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 systems (Banner, Slate, Degree Works).

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements strategies to expand dual enrollment participation and strengthen recruitment.
• Provides leadership and supervision for staff supporting dual enrollment initiatives.
• Oversees design, implementation, and continuous improvement of dual enrollment programs and pathways.
• Directs student-facing services and engagement for dual enrollment.
• Monitors KPIs, analyzes outcomes, and drives data-informed improvements.

Skills

Student diversity awareness

Collaborative teamwork

Staff development

Delegation & leadership

Training & feedback

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Banner

Slate

Degree Works

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.