Newbury College - Vice President for Enrollment Management
Founded in 1962, Newbury College is a small, independent college committed to promoting the academic growth of students and preparing them to meet the challenges of the new millennium. The College’s emphasis on career-relevant education is reflected in extensive internship opportunities that are integrated into the curriculum of bachelor and associate degree programs of its three schools: Arts, Science & Design; Business & Management; and the Roger A. Saunders School of Hotel & Restaurant Management. The main campus is located in Brookline, Massachusetts, in a lovely historic neighborhood less than three miles from downtown Boston. A diverse student body of 1,000 traditional and 300 adult learners, hailing largely from New England, pursues full-time, part-time evening, and weekend courses on the Brookline campus, as well as part-time evening courses on the College’s Weymouth campus.
Reporting to the President, the Vice President for Enrollment Management provides strategic leadership in advancing the College’s recruitment, retention, and enrollment goals. The Vice President serves as the chief admissions officer and also provides vision and oversight to the offices of financial aid and continuing education. Continuing positive trends in undergraduate admissions, fully integrating financial aid into the enrollment management process, and designing and implementing a strategic plan for continuing education that incorporates online as well as more traditional coursework opportunities are important priorities. The Vice President supervises a hardworking division of 14 staff members, complemented by the efforts of 30 student workers and tour guides. Additionally, the Vice President ensures compliance with all federal and state regulations, maintains the institutional commitment to superior customer service, develops brand awareness, leads marketing initiatives, and assures effective use of technology and analysis of data in achieving enrollment objectives. As a member of the president’s cabinet, the Vice President collaborates with other senior officers to deliver an extraordinary educational experience to Newbury College students.
The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) with a positive track record of progressive experience in enrollment and admissions. Documented evidence of strategic planning and leadership skills, as well as the ability to manage and develop staff are required. An understanding of enrollment management issues in a tuition-driven environment, contemporary knowledge of technology and its application to the enrollment management process, and the ability to make data-driven decisions are essential to success. Superior communication skills coupled with a collegial and collaborative management style, commitment to customer service, and an ability to channel creative insight and energy into the marketing of career-relevant education infusing both traditional and online delivery models into a comprehensive enrollment process will be important in the selection of the next Vice President for Enrollment Management.
Review of applications will begin on June 6, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Online applications, including a position-specific cover letter and resume, are being accepted via the SJG website at www.spelmanandjohnson.com under the link Open Positions. Nominations for this position may be emailed to vbs@spelmanandjohnson.com. If you are unable to submit materials electronically, please call Valerie Szymkowicz at 413-529-2895.
SJG — The Spelman & Johnson Group
Newbury College—VPEM (VACRAO)
Valerie Szymkowicz, Senior Associate
Newbury College is an equal opportunity employer.