Director, Pre-College Programs & K-12 Partnerships

Saint Mary's College; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN, seeks a Director of Pre-College Programs and K-12 Partnerships to lead strategic development of youth programs, manage Lilly grant activities, and collaborate across Academic Affairs, Enrollment, and campus partners to drive enrollment and program impact.

The role requires five+ years of experience in program leadership, grant administration, and stakeholder engagement, with oversight of summer camps and district partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five or more years of professional experience.
• Experience managing complex projects and multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Familiarity with grant application, administration, and reporting processes.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships with students, families, educators, community partners, and campus stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Supervisory and staff management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for pre-college programs, summer camps, and strategic enrollment initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and scale innovative youth and pre-college programs that support enrollment growth and enhance the College's brand.
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs, Enrollment, Mission, Campus Experience, and other departments to create engaging educational opportunities.
• Work with faculty to evaluate curriculum, identify instructional needs, and oversee instructor selection for summer programs.
• Develop business plans and operational strategies for pre-college and youth programs.
• Identify, pursue, and secure internal and external funding opportunities, grants, and partnerships.
• Serve as the primary administrator for the Lilly grant, including budget management, reporting, compliance, and future grant applications.
• Forecast revenues and establish enrollment and financial goals for camps, programs, and partnerships.
• Develop and maintain relationships with school districts, community-based organizations, and educational institutions to expand program participation and enrollment.
• Partner with Admissions and Marketing to execute outreach, recruitment, and promotional strategies.
• Represent Saint Mary's College at college fairs, schools, youth-focused events, and campus programs.
• Oversee program registration processes and respond to student, parent, and faculty inquiries.
• Coordinate housing, dining, facilities, and event logistics with campus partners.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff, student workers, counselors, and instructors.
• Manage student conduct concerns and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Collect, analyze, and report program outcomes and assessment data to support continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for institutional leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grant management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Enrollment management

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Community partnerships

Curriculum evaluation

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Slate

Banner

Salesforce

Job description

Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN, seeks a Director of Pre-College Programs and K-12 Partnerships to lead strategic development of youth programs, manage Lilly grant activities, and collaborate across Academic Affairs, Enrollment, and campus partners to drive enrollment and program impact.

The role requires five+ years of experience in program leadership, grant administration, and stakeholder engagement, with oversight of summer camps and district partnerships.