Associate Vice President for Outreach and P-12 Partnerships

Affirmative Action No.:: 25P302

First Consideration Date:: 07/14/2025

Department:: Enrollment Management

Position FTE::

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: $130,000

Job Purposes::

Required Qualifications::

• Terminal degree in educational administration, public policy, higher education, student affairs or a related field.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in K-12 education, college access, college outreach, student success, enrollment management, student affairs, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success leading strategic education initiatives.
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience using data to drive decision-making and improve program outcomes.
• Record of building strong, collaborative relationships across the organization and effective communication that successfully supports and advances issues that impact students.

Preferred Qualifications::

• Background in grant writing and securing external funding.
• Leadership experience in higher education or large-scale community initiatives.
• Familiarity with state education policy.
• Leadership positions/experience in other external higher educational institution
• Employed experiences in student affairs.

Essential Functions and percent of time::

• Build strong relationships among K-12 leaders, higher education partners, and business and community organizations. Foster and sustain these long-term partnerships to create systemic, sustainable change in educational outcomes.
• Design initiatives that promote alignment between P-12 systems and higher education pathways. Coordinate campus engagement strategies that elevate the university's visibility and role as a regional education partner.
• Represent the university in regional and statewide forums related to educational attainment, college access, and outreach. Advocate for policies and practices that enhance access and student success.
• Assume accountability for all pre-college initiatives, including the Take Flight Academy, developing strategies to strengthen these programs and ultimately improve student matriculations to Wright State University.

• Create and oversee pre-college and pipeline programs that prepare students for higher education. Ensure programs are relevant and effective in meeting access goals.
• Manage resources to support access efforts while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Monitor program outcomes and implement data-informed continuous improvement strategies to strengthen outreach and pipeline efforts.
• Develop and maintain systems to track student progress, program participation, student outcomes, and long-term success.

• Coordinate multi-agency and cross-sector working groups focused on P-12 to postsecondary transitions.
• Collaborate closely with Enrollment Management, Admissions, Financial Aid, and Academic Affairs to ensure program alignment and effectiveness.
• Build consensus among internal and external partners to advance shared educational goals.
• Cultivate external funding and partnership opportunities to expand access-related resources and initiatives.

• Analyze program data and institutional enrollment trends to assess impact and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations to university leadership on progress toward goals.
• Use insights to refine and enhance outreach initiatives.

• Supervise and develop staff responsible for coordination of outreach initiatives. Establish clear expectations and evaluate staff performance.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to direct report.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, service excellence, and continuous learning.
• Manage budget for outreach initiatives, ensuring responsible allocation of resources.

• Undertake special projects or responsibilities at the direction of the Vice President for Enrollment Management.

Working Conditions::