Associate Director of High School Partnerships & Pre-College

Associate Director of High School Partnerships & Pre-College Recruitment

Quinnipiac University's invites applications for the position of Associate Director of High School Partnerships and Pre-College Recruitment
. Reporting to the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, this role supports the execution and coordination of a unified strategy for engaging high school students, counselors, and partner schools across multiple pre-college pathways.

The Associate Director plays a central role in managing the “front end” of the pre-college pipeline—including summer programs and dual/concurrent enrollment—ensuring a coordinated approach to recruitment, inquiry management, and conversion. This position serves as a key liaison across Admissions, Lifelong Learning, Strategic Programs & Partnerships, and the academic schools and colleges to align outreach, communications, and partnership development.

About Quinnipiac:

Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,700 students in more than 100-degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Computing & Engineering, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences. Our 20 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting national and conference titles - including a 2023 NCAA national championship win in men's ice hockey, a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team and NCAA Tournament appearances by many of our programs.

The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review. The Wall Street Journal ranked Quinnipiac #51 among the best colleges in the nation, and second in Connecticut, for our exceptional graduation rate, salary impact, learning facilities, career preparation and learning opportunities.

The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, the development of innovative strategic partnerships, and recently opened South Quad with three state-of-the-art buildings.

As Quinnipiac grows, the university remains guided by the core values that define our community and shapes the experience of every student and employee.

• We are fiercely committed to ensuring every Bobcat thrives. We are a lifelong partner for every learner.
• We passionately care about our community. Everyone should feel welcome and valued.
• We boldly shape our university's future. We will forge a path of impact together.

These values are the foundation of who we are and reflect the Quinnipiac spirit found across our campuses. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, Tik Tok and X.

Responsibilities:

Enrollment Management (Pre-College & Summer Programs)

• 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 One Stop 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

High School Partnerships & QU Academy Support

• 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…