Associate Director of Pre-College Experience (Education)
Job Description
The Associate Director of Pre-College Experience is responsible for leading the residential, operational, and support components of Stevens Institute of Technology's Pre-College Programs. This position focuses on creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for high school participants through residential programming, staff supervision, and community-building initiatives. The Associate Director also serves as the primary point of contact for participants enrolled in virtual for-credit Pre-College courses, providing consistent communication and support throughout their experience. This role will be housed under the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and will work in close collaboration with admissions staff and campus partners to support the broader goals of enrollment management.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the daily operations of the Pre-College residential experience with responsibility for housing, wellness, supervision, and safety during summer sessions
Hire, train, and supervise undergraduate residential staff and graduate summer hall directors
Develop and implement a structured residential curriculum including orientation, evening and weekend events, excursions, workshops, and closing activities
Manage housing assignments, move-in and move-out processes, check-in systems, and accountability measures
Serve as the lead conduct officer and point of contact for crisis response during summer sessions in collaboration with Campus Police, Residential & Dining Services, and other university offices
Support participants enrolled in virtual for-credit Pre-College courses through onboarding, orientation, regular check-ins, and parent communication
Work closely with the Undergraduate Admissions Office and other units within Enrollment Management to support recruitment, marketing and communications, and application launch for Pre-College Programs
Liaise with academic departments to support program planning, faculty engagement, and coordination of academic content
Collaborate with campus partners including to ensure effective operations and logistics for housing, dining, access, and safety
Maintain records of conduct issues, incident response, and health-related matters and contribute to end-of-program assessments
Promote a student-centered approach that fosters belonging, personal growth, and college readiness
Serve as a member of the Undergraduate Admissions team and participate in admissions events as needed, including all-hands-on-deck activities and divisional initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required; Master's in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field preferred
Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in residence life, summer bridge, youth programs, orientation, or student support programs
Proven track record managing student crises and supervising student staff
Experience working with diverse high school student populations and a commitment to supporting diverse communities
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Availability to work evenings and weekends during the Pre-College summer program period
Experience using technology and CRM systems such as Slate is a plus
Department
Undergraduate Admissions and Pre-College ProgramsCompensation Range
In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $71,000.00 - $97,066.67. This range represents the University's good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation, such as incentives, stipends, or other applicable pay components. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook, available at:General Submission Guidelines:
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