Precollege Initiatives Program Coordinator

Precollege Initiatives Program Coordinator

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Precollege Initiatives Program Coordinator at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

The Precollege Initiatives Program Coordinator supports the implementation and day-to-day operations of the Warriors on the Rise program, which includes coordinating events, communications, logistics, and participant engagement to ensure a high-quality, student-centered experience aligned with established program goals.

This role also serves as a K–12 liaison for youth programming across campus, connecting campus partners with Enrollment Management recruitment and yield efforts to support pipeline development and student engagement. Additionally, The Program coordinator for Strategic Pathway Initiatives will assist in the development of a university policy that outlines procedures for maintaining a safe campus environment for minors on campus.

The coordinator works closely with prospective students, families, and campus partners, and collaborates with Student Success, Support and Engagement and Enrollment Management to contribute to recruitment and yield activities. This position reports to the Sr.Director for Multicultural Student Engagement.

(Essential functions are the primary duties/major job responsibilities that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The essential functions are listed in order of importance.)

• Support the implementation and day to day operations of the Warriors on the Rise program, including coordinating program events, managing participant communications, assisting with the logistics and event execution and guide program peer mentors.
  
  Ensure program activities and outreach efforts are executed in alignment with established program goals, timelines, and strategic priorities.
• Support K–12 partnership and pipeline development efforts by serving as a liaison between Enrollment Management and campus and community partners, fostering relationships that expand youth engagement opportunities and strengthen pathways to Wayne State University. Coordinate outreach and cross-promotional efforts for K–12 programming, assist in identifying and capturing prospective student leads, and help ensure alignment of activities with recruitment and yield goals.
• Enter and oversee data using various technical resources including the university’s customer relationship (CRM) software to ensure timely and accurate tracking of student interactions, inquiries, and follow-ups, facilitating efficient resolution of issues, and maintaining comprehensive records to support enrollment goals.
• Maintain organized records to track engagement and event attendance. Record expenditures, such as give-away items and supplies.
• Build reports to document performance and provide statistical analysis of outcomes in comparison to divisional goals for increasing enrollment and retention.
• Coordinate and represent Wayne State University at off-campus outreach events, including evenings and weekends, while providing guidance and information to students, families, and community members and connecting them with campus resources.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of university resources as well as effective working relationships with staff in the Enrollment Management units.
• Perform other…