Senior Director of Pre-College Pathways

United States — International Student Market

1.2M inbound students (2025) +3%

1. India 363K

2. China 266K

3. South Korea 42K

4. Canada 30K

5. Vietnam 26K

9 international branch campuses in United States

OVERVIEW The University of Notre Dame is seeking a Senior Director of Pre-College Pathways to provide leadership for the Office of Pre-College Programs and Notre Dame TRIO Programs. This role focuses on advancing pre-college academic experiences and college access initiatives that serve both local and global student populations. The position supports strategic enrollment goals, educational opportunity, and socioeconomic mobility through residential, virtual, and community-based programming.

The role requires collaboration across divisions and engagement with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen pathway development and outreach efforts. The Senior Director will also guide operational effectiveness while maintaining compliance with federal regulations and established best practices.

• Lead the Office of Pre-College Programs and Notre Dame TRIO Programs
• Provide strategic leadership for pre-college academic experiences
• Oversee college access initiatives serving local and global student populations
• Manage pathway development and program coordination
• Support divisional leadership and cross-functional collaboration
• Develop and implement access and outreach strategy
• Collaborate with admissions teams and community stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and best practices
• Support enrollment goals and socioeconomic mobility initiatives
• Oversee residential, virtual, and community-based initiatives

• Experience leading pre-college academic programs or pathways
• Ability to provide strategic leadership and program oversight
• Knowledge of college access initiatives and outreach strategy
• Experience collaborating with admissions teams and community stakeholders
• Understanding of federal regulations and best practices related to programs and initiatives
• Ability to support educational access and enrollment goals WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This position plays an important role in expanding college access and strengthening educational opportunity through coordinated pre pathways and outreach initiatives. By leading programs that connect students with academic experiences and support networks, the role contributes to community engagement, institutional leadership, and long-term student success.

• Highlight experience managing pre programs, college initiatives, or access-focused outreach efforts
• Demonstrate examples of leadership across multiple teams or divisions
• Include measurable outcomes related to enrollment, engagement, or student access initiatives
• Emphasize experience working with community partners and educational stakeholders
• Reference familiarity with compliance expectations, reporting practices, and program standards
• Tailor application materials to show alignment with notre dame values and student-centered initiatives