Associate Director of High School Partnerships & Pre-College Recruitment

• →Manage the front end of the pre-college summer program funnel, including responding to inquiries, guiding prospective students and families, and supporting students through the registration process
• →Help prospective students identify appropriate program options based on interests and academic goals
• →Develop and execute communication plans to support inquiry conversion and enrollment in pre-college offerings
• →Coordinate the hand-off of enrolled students to OneStop and/or Lifelong Learning for onboarding and program preparation

• Support recruitment efforts across pre-college pathways, including summer programs and dual/concurrent enrollment opportunities
• Represent Quinnipiac at high school visits, admissions events, and virtual information sessions
• Build and maintain relationships with high school administrators, college advisors, and other key partners

• Identify and support new and existing QU Academy (dual enrollment) partnerships with high schools
• Conduct site visits and coordinate engagement opportunities with partner high schools
•  Partner with QU Academy faculty liaisons and academic program leaders to support outreach, information sessions, and engagement events for high school partners
•  Assist in coordinating partnership conversations with school leaders, academic deans, and university stakeholders

• Serve as a liaison between Admissions, Lifelong Learning, Strategic Programs & Partnerships, and academic schools and colleges
• Ensure that outreach to high schools is coordinated, aligned, and reflective of institutional priorities
• Work closely with Lifelong Learning to support recruitment for summer programs while aligning messaging and outreach with Admissions strategy
• Collaborate with academic units on outreach and recruitment for dual and concurrent enrollment opportunities (academic oversight remains with faculty and schools/colleges)

• Partner with Enrollment Technology and Strategic Programs & Partnerships to support the development and implementation of CRM processes and workflows
• Support the creation and maintenance of inquiry forms, application processes, and communication workflows for pre-college programs
• Help ensure alignment between recruitment, registration systems, and operational hand-offs

• Support the university’s efforts to pursue and maintain NACEP accreditation for concurrent enrollment programming
• Assist with documentation and communication related to accreditation
• Collaborate with academic and administrative partners to ensure alignment with state and accreditation expectations

• Support growth in pre-college participation and engagement across summer and dual enrollment programs
• Help strengthen Quinnipiac’s high school pipeline by connecting pre-college experiences to undergraduate admissions opportunities
• Track and report on recruitment activity, participation trends, and pipeline outcomes to inform strategy

• Bachelor's degree

• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple processes and stakeholders simultaneously
• Experience working collaboratively across departments
• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Slate) or similar technologies preferred
• Willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed

• Experience with pre-college programs, dual/concurrent enrollment, or high school partnerships
• Experience managing inquiry pipelines or enrollment funnels
• Familiarity with NACEP standards or concurrent enrollment program requirements
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, a cover letter detailing how your experience aligns with the position requirements, demonstrated commitment to intentional leadership that values individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and contact information for three references.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

Note to Faculty/Staff Applicants Only: If a final candidate is a current or previous Quinnipiac employee, the hiring manager must obtain a reference check from the candidate’s current or former manager before making an offer of employment. If the candidate's current or most-recent Quinnipiac supervisor is unavailable, the hiring manager should contact Talent Acquisition for assistance in determining the appropriate alternate contact:

Advertised: September 04, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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