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Wright State University

Associate Vice President for Outreach and P-12 Partnerships

🇺🇸 Dayton, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $130K

💻 Operations

🗓️ July 10th, 2025

K-12

Edtech.com's Summary

Wright State University is hiring an Associate Vice President for Outreach and P-12 Partnerships. This role leads strategic outreach initiatives to strengthen the P-12 to postsecondary pipeline, builds partnerships with local schools and organizations, and oversees pre-college programs targeting underserved and economically disadvantaged students to advance college access and student success.

Highlights

  • Provide strategic leadership for outreach initiatives connecting P-12 education to higher education enrollment.
  • Develop, implement, and assess pre-college programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Build and sustain partnerships with local school districts, community organizations, and stakeholders in the Dayton region.
  • Lead collaboration with Enrollment Management, Admissions, Financial Aid, and Academic Affairs for program alignment.
  • Use data analysis to drive decisions and improve program outcomes, preparing reports for university leadership.
  • Supervise and mentor staff, manage budgets, and promote a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Minimum qualifications include a terminal degree in educational administration or related field and seven years of progressive experience in education or enrollment management.
  • Preferred qualifications include grant writing experience, leadership in higher education, and familiarity with state education policy.
  • Salary starts at $130,000 annually.
  • Engage regularly with university leadership, K-12 education leaders, and community partners in regional and statewide forums.

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Associate Vice President for Outreach and P-12 Partnerships
Position Information
 Position Information (Default Section) 
EEO Statement  | Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title  | Associate Vice President for Outreach and P-12 Partnerships
Job Category:  | Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)
Department  | Enrollment Management
EEO number:  | 25P302
Position FTE  | 100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate  | $130,000
Salary Band:  | UC S08
Job Summary/Basic Function:  | The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Outreach and P-12 Partnerships provides strategic leadership for Wright State University’s outreach initiatives, strengthening the P-12 to postsecondary pipeline across Raider Country. Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Management, the AVP builds and sustains partnerships with local school districts, community organizations, and other stakeholders to advance college access and student success in the Dayton region.

Using a collaborative, asset-based approach, the AVP leads the development, implementation, and assessment of pre-college initiatives—particularly for underserved, first-generation, and economically disadvantaged students. The AVP ensures these programs comply with state and federal regulations and align with institutional goals for educational attainment and enrollment
Minimum 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:  | 25% Strategic Leadership and Partnership Development

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.
25% Program Development and Oversight

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.
20% Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
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.
15% Data and Outcomes Assessment

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.
10% Team Leadership and Budget Oversight

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.
5% Other duties as assigned

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

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):  |
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:  |
Working Conditions  | Work Environment:
The Assistant Vice President (AVP) primarily works in an office setting at Wright State University but will frequently engage in off-site meetings and events within the Dayton region and beyond. This includes visits to local schools, community organizations, regional education forums, and statewide meetings. The role requires considerable travel within the service area to build and maintain partnerships.

Schedule and Hours:
The position typically follows a standard university business schedule (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) but may require occasional evening or weekend hours to attend community events, meetings, or outreach activities.

Physical Demands:
The role involves routine office work including computer use, phone communication, and attending meetings. Travel to partner organizations and school districts may require extended periods of sitting, standing, or walking.

Collaboration and Interaction:
The AVP will work closely with university leadership, faculty, staff, K-12 education leaders, community stakeholders, and external partners. The position requires strong interpersonal skills to navigate diverse settings and facilitate productive collaborations.

Responsibility Level:
This is a senior leadership position with significant responsibility for program development, staff supervision, budget management, and strategic initiatives that impact educational outcomes across the region.

Compliance and Regulatory Environment:
The AVP must ensure all outreach initiatives comply with relevant state and federal education regulations, institutional policies, and funding requirements.

Technology Use:
Regular use of standard office technology including computers, email, data management systems, and presentation tools is required.

To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.

Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees
Special Instructions to Applicants  |
Posting Date  | 07/03/2025
First Consideration Date:  | 07/14/2025
Closing Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
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  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
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