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Monmouth College seeks an experienced enrollment professional to provide leadership and vision as its new Vice President for Enrollment Management. Reporting directly to the President and serving as a member of the President’s Council, the Vice President will be the chief strategist for student recruitment and financial aid. The Vice President will guide a dedicated enrollment team while working in collaboration with other senior administrators, faculty, and the board of trustees to develop an integrated and data-informed enrollment plan. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker who is able to relate well to faculty and who can clearly communicate the values of the academic and residential program. The Vice President should be thoroughly familiar with marketing principles and must understand the strategic use of financial aid to meet institutional enrollment goals.

The College: Founded in 1853, Monmouth College is a national residential liberal arts college with a distinguished history of providing a first-rate education for deserving students. Monmouth was one of the first colleges in the Midwest to offer degrees to women, and it is one of the most ethnically diverse among its peer institutions. Monmouth is a founding member of the prestigious Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM), one of the nation’s oldest and most successful academic consortia. Through the ACM, students have access to an attractive array of study abroad and other opportunities, in addition to the curricular programs offered by the home campus.

Student enrollment is approximately 1,380, with students representing more than 20 states. Ninety-five percent of Monmouth’s students live in campus housing and they are highly engaged in co-curricular campus life. More than 80 student organizations provide a rich array of opportunities for active participation and leadership development. Twenty varsity athletic teams for men and women compete under the auspices of NCAA Division III, with an emphasis on broad-based student involvement, sportsmanship, gender equity, and integration with the educational mission of the College.

The College’s commitment to the liberal arts and teaching is evident through the attitude of its talented faculty and its curricular structure and offerings. Dedicated to creating engaged, effective citizens, the innovative Monmouth curriculum offers students an integrated four-year program of increasing civic engagement and responsibility, highlighted by a senior capstone experience in active citizenship. Monmouth seeks to develop students and alumni into creative and resourceful citizens who understand the pivotal role the Midwest will play nationally and globally. The academic programs and educational approach represent a purposeful combination of learning and practice that serves students and graduates well.

In recent years, Monmouth’s campus has been transformed through new facilities and renovations, creating one of the most attractive small college campuses in the Midwest. Responsible fiscal management has led to consistently balanced budgets while eliminating deferred maintenance. Sound finances, curricular innovation, strong leadership and an elevated educational profile together have created a sense of momentum on campus. For more information about the College, visit www.monm.edu.

Location: Monmouth, Illinois is a charming and well-maintained town of 10,000 residents.  The College is situated in an attractive residential neighborhood within an easy walk of downtown. In addition to government functions expected of a county seat, Monmouth offers a wide array of social and professional services, including a hospital, specialized medical services, fine arts center, YMCA, golf courses, and public parks. Chicago is 2.5 hours by train, St. Louis a 3.5-hour drive and the Quad Cities, with convenient air service, a 45-minute drive.

Qualifications: Candidates should be prepared to embrace the College’s mission and culture while welcoming collegiality and cooperation as part of the campus-wide ethos. The ideal candidate will have fresh ideas, strong analytical skills and a record of success in using contemporary enrollment management practices. Candidates will also have knowledge of evolving recruitment and communication technologies, integrated marketing methods, data analysis, predictive modeling and financial aid leveraging. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills are essential, as is a genuine interest in staff mentoring and development. An advanced degree is preferred.

To Apply: Lahti Search Consultants (http://lahtisearch.com) is assisting Monmouth College with this search. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For further information, to send nominations, or to submit a cover letter and resume, contact:

Monmouth College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

Colby College, among the oldest and most prestigious liberal arts colleges in the United States, seeks a vice president and dean of admissions and financial aid to provide leadership in enrollment planning, student recruitment, admission, and financial aid. The vice president will also help shape and communicate consistent messages about the College as part of a coordinated institution-wide marketing program and work closely with the president and other members of Colby’s senior staff to provide leadership for the institution as a whole. The vice president reports to the president and oversees a staff of 23 in admissions and financial aid. To see the detailed position specification, click here.

The College: Colby has approximately 1850 students representing nearly all 50 states, 14 percent are students of color, and 47 foreign countries are represented in the student body. Admission is highly selective. More than 94 percent of Colby students live on campus. Colby competes in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), comprised of 11 highly selective liberal arts colleges: Amherst, Bates, Bowdoin, Colby, Connecticut College, Hamilton, Middlebury, Trinity, Tufts, Wesleyan, and Williams.

Colby has a long tradition of sound financial management. The market value of Colby’s endowment as of June 30, 2010 was approximately $500 million. Colby’s just-concluded fund raising campaign raised $370 million. The College is guided by its strategic plan, The Plan for Colby, which is updated on a regular basis.

For more information about the College, visit www.colby.edu, where you will find links to Colby’s core values statement, the Colby Fact Book, the strategic plan, articles and speeches by President William D. Adams, and a lively set of web pages “by students, for students” called insideColby.

Location: Colby’s campus of more than 700 acres is—by virtue of campus design, setting, and architecture—widely considered one of the most attractive campuses in the nation. With more than 60 buildings, 50 acres of playing fields, an arboretum, and a picturesque pond, Colby’s spacious campus overlooks the historic city of Waterville and the Kennebec River valley. Natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and rich traditions abound throughout Maine, which, like the College, has been at the center of the modern environmental movement. Waterville is located just 20 minutes from the state capital of Augusta and 75 minutes from Portland’s energy and amenities. The scenic and recreational splendors of the mountains and the coast are nearby.

Qualifications: Candidates for this position should have exceptional communication skills, innovative ideas, and a record of success in shaping the academic profile of entering classes. Experience in the areas of marketing, financial aid, and recruitment technology is expected, as is knowledge of the current generation of students. An advanced degree and understanding of selective college admissions is preferred. The College seeks candidates with strong analytical skills, creativity, skill in team-building and mentoring, an appreciation for the liberal arts, and a commitment to diversity in all forms. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to engage the College community in thoughtful discussion and deliberation regarding enrollment issues.

To Apply: Lahti Search Consultants is assisting Colby College with this search. Nominations, inquiries, and applications (including a resume and letter of interest) may be submitted, in confidence, to:

Although resumes will be reviewed until the position is filled, for assurance of full consideration, please submit materials before September 10. Formal interviews are anticipated in October, with an expected start date of June 2011. If you wish to have a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Terry Lahti (terry@lahtisearch.com) or Richard Cook (richard@lahtisearch.com).

Colby is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women, and members of other under-represented groups. For more information about the College, please visit www.colby.edu.

Lewis & Clark College is seeking an experienced and forward thinking Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid to lead the undergraduate admissions and college-wide financial aid programs. Responsibility for recruitment will be linked closely with goals for improving graduation rates.  The responsibilities of this position have been expanded to include oversight of financial aid. The new Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid will draw on the professional expertise of a strong and committed staff in both areas to build upon the successful record of the previous Dean in attracting and enrolling top students from across the country and around the world.

Lewis & Clark College, a private, independent college located on 137 wooded acres in a residential area just six miles from downtown Portland, is renowned for excellence in the liberal arts and an early and enduring commitment to environmental affairs, multiculturalism and global engagement. Enrollment includes approximately 1,900 students in the undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences, 830 students in the Graduate School of Education and Counseling, and 740 students in the School of Law. Significantly, Lewis & Clark offers one of the best international education programs in the nation, with more than half of all students participating in off-campus and overseas study programs. Students benefit from a student-faculty ratio of 12-to-1 and their academic achievements have been recognized and rewarded with Fulbright, Rhodes, Truman and Goldwater scholarships among other academic honors and awards.  The College is a member of the Northwest Conference, NCAA Division III, and supports 19 intercollegiate teams. Community leadership, global engagement, and responsibility for the environment are fundamental elements of the undergraduate curriculum and reflected in the cocurricular opportunities available to all undergraduate students. The campus is located within short driving distance of the Pacific Ocean to the West and the Cascade Mountain range to the East. For more information about Lewis & Clark, Portland and the surrounding area, visit www.lclark.edu.

Barry Glassner was recently named president of the college. More information about him can also be found on the Lewis & Clark website.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication and analytical skills, along with an extensive record of success in directing and motivating staff and working collaboratively with faculty, coaches, alumni, students and other offices on campus. He or she must understand the strategic use of financial aid to meet institutional as well as departmental and programmatic goals. Expertise in molding each entering class, as well as a passion for liberal arts education and an understanding of national demographic trends and economic issues are required.  Knowledge of enrollment-related technology and social media are expected. Experience recruiting student-athletes to a Division III institution will be a plus. An advanced degree is preferred.

Lahti Search Consultants is assisting Lewis & Clark College with this search and will be pleased to provide additional information.  All communications will remain confidential.  A cover letter addressing qualifications and a resume may be submitted by email to:

Sandy Ware
Lahti Search Consultants
4360 France Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN  55410
sandraware@earthlink.net
www.lahtisearch.com

Lewis & Clark College is an equal opportunity employer.