Associate Director Precollegiate Student Services

Precollegiate Program

The Associate Director supports the Executive Director in sustaining and advancing the award-winning Office of Precollegiate Student Services, serving the St. Louis community. This position plays a key role in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships across the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus and with community partners. The Associate Director assists in the day-to-day management of the office, including supervision of staff, oversight of student and parent programming, and coordination of after-school and community-based initiatives.

The position requires strategic leadership, sound judgment, and a comprehensive understanding of departmental operations to ensure the effective delivery of programs that prepare students for postsecondary success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide collaborative leadership to all Precollegiate Student Services programs and staff, ensuring responsiveness, transparency, and consistency across operations.
• Ensure all daily operations align with university, local, state, and federal policies and regulations.
• Support the development and implementation of departmental strategic goals and performance benchmarks.
• Serve as a resource and advisor by interpreting and explaining policies, procedures, and program expectations.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational or technical challenges to maintain program excellence.
• Foster strong collaborative relationships across UMSL and the St. Louis community to support students' seamless transition to college.
• Oversee data collection and analysis for internal assessments and external reporting to state and foundation partners; recommend strategies for continuous improvement.
• Communicate program performance data to the Executive Director to support departmental evaluation and accountability.
• Coordinate and implement a range of academic enrichment and outreach programs for students and families within the community.
• Cultivate and sustain positive relationships with secondary schools, community organizations, and external partners.
• Provide guidance to prospective and current participants, offering information on campus resources, program offerings, and college planning.
• Lead and support student recruitment and retention efforts, including organizing workshops, information sessions, and community engagement activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve programmatic and institutional objectives.
• Assist in budget oversight and fiscal management, ensuring compliance and responsible stewardship of program resources.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Leadership and Operational Impact

• Applies deep understanding of university operations and how Precollegiate Services integrates within broader institutional objectives.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to professional staff and colleagues, promoting an inclusive and high-performing team culture.
• Develops and administers policies and practices that align with university standards and strategic priorities.
• Anticipates operational challenges and adapts plans, budgets, and priorities to meet both short- and long-term goals.
• Demonstrates sound decision-making, influencing others across departments and external networks to achieve program excellence.

Supervision
Works independently under the general guidance of the Executive Director; operates within university and departmental policies and priorities. Manages professional staff; accountable for team performance, outcomes, and adherence to departmental objectives.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas

40 hours/week. Monday through Friday. Some evenings and Saturdays.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• Master's degree in higher education, counseling, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Demonstrated experience in admissions, recruitment, student program development, and budgeting.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, work collaboratively with stakeholders, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Salary Range: $69,097.60 - $85,000.00 per year

Grade: 012

University Title: Associate Director Student Support Services

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

• Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
• Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Careers: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html
• Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.