Director of Academic Youth Programs

*Job no:* 494542 *Work type:* Administrative (Full Time) *Location:* Marion, IN *Categories:* Other *Job Title:* Director of Academic Youth Programs *Reporting Relationship: *Vice President - Enrollment Management - IWU Marion *Unit:* IWU - Marion *Department:* VP & Dean CAS - IWU Marion *Campus Location:* Maxwell Center *Summary of Position: *The Director of Academic Youth Programs creates pipelines of degree seeking enrollment through the development and implementation of various programs on the campus of Indiana Wesleyan University catering to teenagers. This position serves the admissions office and academic affairs through coordinating dual enrollment processes for local students and with Christian high schools. This position is funded by a Lilly grant. * Duties and Responsibilities * * Collaborate with academic departments to create on campus experiences for teenagers that build the students’ knowledge of and value for Indiana Wesleyan * Build relationships with local high schools to identify opportunities to serve students on their behalf (i.e., 21st Century Scholars, financial aid workshops, college search tools, etc.) * Work with the Admissions and Marketing teams to promote and grow the on-campus offerings each year * Collaborate with and utilize appropriate departments and campus leaders to provide attendees with good camp experiences and connections to the IWU community * Manage grant requirements and assist with the grant reporting process * Direct camps as assigned; including hiring, team leadership, participant interaction, schedule management and budget management * Provide annual report on the IWU summer camps contribution to enrollment * Study and implement appropriate American Camp Association best practices * Provide support to the undergraduate admissions team by meeting with prospective students, providing hospitality on visit days and attending recruitment events as needed * Promote dual enrollment opportunities within high schools, homeschool groups and local community organizations in conjunction with the appropriate admissions staff * Work with the Registrar’s office, the web team, academic affairs, admissions and other relevant university personnel to provide a smooth registration and onboarding process for all dual enrollment students * Develop a recruitment plan to increase the number of IWU dual enrollment students choosing IWU for their degree * Assists select Christian high schools with the promotion, application, enrollment, onboarding, billing, and faculty approval for dual enrollment courses taught on their campuses * Assist the VP for Enrollment with other tasks as requested * Supervise the Program Coordinator position *Qualifications: *According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement. *Education* * Bachelor's Degree Required *Experience* * Professional Experience in the field of administration or education * Participation in a non-profit organization and grant management is desired *Required Skills* * Project and or event management * Budget management * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Networking/Relationship building skills * Collaborative leadership *IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement* IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind. *LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER* As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2). The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. *Advertised:* 01 Jul 2025 US Eastern Daylight Time *Applications close:* 14 Sep 2025 US Eastern Daylight Time [Whatsapp]()[Facebook]()[LinkedIn]()[Email App]() if (typeof SocialShareKit 'undefined') { SocialShareKit.init({ forceInit: true, reinitialize: true, selector: '.social-share-kit .ssk' }); }

Location: Marion, Indiana, US

Posted Date: 8/18/2025