Director of Pre-College and Enrollment Partnerships

This position provides strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and expansion of pre-college programs and enrollment partnerships that advance Kansas State University's enrollment goals and create accessible pathways to higher education. The position oversees concurrent enrollment, dual-credit, dual-admission, and other innovative educational pathways designed to strengthen student recruitment, college readiness, and transitions to degree-seeking programs. Working collaboratively with university offices, including Undergraduate Admissions, the Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs, Office of the Registrar, Office of Student Financial Assistance, Graduate School, and academic colleges, this position supports coordinated recruitment, enrollment, and student success strategies. The position builds and sustains strategic partnerships with K-12 school districts, community colleges, industry leaders, and community organizations to expand educational opportunities, strengthen enrollment pipelines, and align academic pathways with student interests and workforce needs at the regional and national levels.

This position is Hybrid eligible. 3 days a week in office in Manhattan, KS.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience. Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager.
  
  The degree requirement ensures candidates possess the strategic, financial, leadership and operational skills essential for directing complex academic student services functions. These competencies are typically developed and validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and experiential learning inherent in a formal degree program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
  
  
• 5-7 years of secondary school experience highly preferred
  
  
• High school administration experience preferred
  
  
• Experience partnering with community colleges and technical schools
  
  
• Strong communication skills for effective internal and external relationship development
  
  
• Self-motivated and detail oriented, able to work independently
  
  
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from various backgrounds and educational levels
  
  
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytic skills and experience using data to inform decisions
  
  
• Evidence of effective budgetary management

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Please submit the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

Applications close on: November 25, 2026

$61,591 - $98,555