The University: Founded in 1958, Alvernia University is a coeducational, comprehensive Catholic Franciscan university dedicated to academic and professional leadership based in the liberal arts tradition. Alvernia has seen strong enrollment growth in recent years and currently enrolls approximately 3,000 students, including more than 1,400 undergraduate students and 1,380 non-traditional and graduate students enrolled on main campus and at sites in Philadelphia and Pottsville. Its suburban 121-acre campus outside Reading is within a ninety-minute drive of New York, Princeton and Philadelphia. For more information about Alvernia, including the strategic plan, visit www.alvernia.edu.

Qualifications: The preferred candidate will be data-driven and results-oriented. He or she will have strong management, planning and marketing skills; the ability to use data, research and information technologies to make decisions and deploy resources; the ability to link the strategic use of financial aid to student enrollment and retention; and a strong understanding of financial aid leveraging strategies. Knowledge of current communication technologies, such as the use of social media in recruitment, is essential. Candidates for this position should have significant experience in admissions and financial aid and a record of success in enrolling new students. An advanced degree is preferred. Candidates will be expected to have an appreciation for Alvernia’s mission and Franciscan heritage, along with the ability to articulate the University’s distinctive identity.

To Apply: Lahti Search Consultants is assisting Alvernia University with this search and resumes will be reviewed until the position is filled. Resumes, cover letters and nominations may be sent by email, in confidence, to:

Terry Lahti
Lahti Search Consultants
4360 France Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55410
Email: terry@lahtisearch.com
(814) 332-2993
www.lahtisearch.com

Alvernia University is committed to equal opportunity. Applicants who would enrich the diversity of our campus are encouraged to apply. An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional leader and sophisticated strategist with innovative ideas and a demonstrated record of success in undergraduate and graduate admissions. Experience in the areas of marketing, predictive modeling, financial aid leveraging and recruitment technology is expected, as is knowledge of current market trends. Candidates should also possess the ability to mentor and develop staff, foster teamwork and manage change. Critical elements for success include strong analytical skills, the ability to evaluate and use data in decision-making, and outstanding planning and communication skills, including the ability to effectively articulate the value of a diverse learning environment and the mission of Seattle University.  Practical knowledge of NCAA Division I student-athlete recruitment will be a plus. An advanced degree is preferred.

Founded in 1891, Seattle University is consistently ranked among the Top Ten Universities in the West by U.S. News & World Report.  Seattle University is a Jesuit and Catholic university and is dedicated to educating the whole person, professional formation and empowering leaders for a just and humane world.  Seattle University enrolls approximately 7,750 undergraduate and graduate students in eight colleges and schools. Three out of four university students volunteer in the community, contributing nearly 200,000 hours of service each year. For more information and news about the university, visit www.seattleu.edu.

Review of resumes and candidate consideration will begin in March and will continue until the position is filled.  The anticipated start date is July 2010. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications; the benefits package is excellent. Lahti Search Consultants will assist Seattle University with this search.  All inquiries, nominations and conversations about this opportunity are welcome and will remain confidential. For more information, please contact Terry Lahti (terry@lahtisearch.com) or Sandy Ware (sandraware@earthlink.net). If you wish to apply, please send a resume and cover letter by email to:

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

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.

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.

Bryn Mawr College is one of the world’s most distinguished and distinctive colleges. Every year 1,300 undergraduate women and 400 graduate students (both men and women) from around the world gather on the College’s historic campus to study with leading scholars, conduct advanced research, and expand the boundaries of what is possible. Located in suburban Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr’s undergraduate college attracts women who share an intense intellectual commitment, a purposeful vision of their lives and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to the world. Bryn Mawr is unique among American liberal arts colleges with its Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research, among the first schools of social work in the nation, and its nationally-regarded graduate programs in arts and sciences.

Bryn Mawr has strong consortial relationships with Haverford College, Swarthmore College and the University of Pennsylvania. The College has experienced great success in admissions over the last ten years with applications up over forty-five percent and racial and ethnic diversity at an all-time high with the Class of 2013 composed of over 50% students of color and international students. In addition, the College’s strong resource base includes an endowment of more than $605 million as of September 30, 2009. For more information, visit www.brynmawr.edu.

Candidates for the Dean of Admissions position should have an interest in and capacity for working in an energetic and innovative environment, coupled with sensitivity to the pace of change needed to implement new ideas and to the rich tradition that has brought the College successfully to its 125th year. Candidates should also be strong advocates of and articulate spokespersons for the role of women’s colleges in contemporary society, the importance of a liberal arts education, and the College’s graduate programs.

Essential attributes include demonstrated skill in managing, leading, inspiring and mentoring staff; awareness of market and societal trends affecting undergraduate and graduate enrollment at selective institutions; competency in data analysis and familiarity with current technologies and trends; a keen understanding of the critical role that financial aid plays in an enrollment management program; excellent organizational and planning skills; and exemplary relationship-building skills with both internal and external constituents. In addition, the ideal candidate will have the experience and personality to support the Chief Enrollment and Communications Officer in developing and implementing initiatives which will continue to enhance the college’s visibility and recognition in a highly-competitive landscape. Desirable personal qualities include: a collaborative style, a sense of humor, personal charisma, energy, optimism, resilience and a willingness to consider new ideas.

Lahti Search Consultants is assisting Bryn Mawr College with this search. All inquiries, nominations and conversations about this opportunity are welcome and will remain confidential. For more information, please contact either Terry Lahti or Sandy Ware. If you wish to apply, please send a resume and cover letter by email to:

Terry Lahti
Lahti Search Consultants
4360 France Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN  55410
www.lahtisearch.com
terry@lahtisearch.com
814.282.3093

Resumes will be reviewed beginning mid-January  and will continue until the position is filled. Salaries and benefits for this position are highly competitive. Expected start date is July 2010.

Bryn Mawr College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority candidates and women are especially encouraged to apply.

Qualifications: Candidates should have substantial senior-level experience with contemporary enrollment management practices, including integrated marketing and branding, effective enrollment planning, retention, predictive modeling, data analysis, financial aid leveraging, and web-related recruitment strategies.  A demonstrable record of success in recruiting graduate students, undergraduates and international students is essential, as are excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. An advanced degree is preferred.

The University: Chatham University is a private, nonsectarian, comprehensive university whose enrollment has quadrupled to more than 2,300 graduate and undergraduate students since 1994. The University is ranked in the top tier of Master’s institutions in the Northern United States and has been described as “bold, uniquely dynamic, vibrant and forward thinking.” The Pennsylvania Department of Education wrote that “Chatham’s agility and flexibility are exemplary and courageous” and praised “the fine work that the leadership and community of Chatham have achieved and will yet accomplish in the years to come.” The Middle States accreditation team described Chatham as dynamic, creative and daring, and “as a place of strong intellectual values joined with an impulse for innovation that has made it possible for Chatham to make smart choices about new programs and developmental opportunities.”

Every Chatham student – women in Chatham’s historic women’s residential college, and men and women in Chatham’s graduate programs – receives an individualized, experiential education that is informed by Chatham’s strong commitment to globalism, the environment and citizen leadership. Founded in 1869, Chatham University has a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, is a member of NCAA Division III, offers accelerated degree programs and a rich culture of campus traditions. The grounds are beautiful and well-kept, and include the Shadyside Campus, with Chatham Eastside and the historic 39-acre Woodland Road arboretum; and the 388-acre Eden Hall Farm Campus north of Pittsburgh, which will become a model for sustainable living and learning for the 21st century. A new $10 million science complex, an $18 million athletic and fitness complex and a $4.5 million investment in technology are tangible signs of Chatham’s focus on the future.  For more information on Chatham, visit www.chatham.edu.

Location: Chatham is located just minutes from nine other universities and downtown Pittsburgh. Twice named “America’s Most Livable City” and also listed among the “Top Ten Cleanest Cities in the World,” Pittsburgh is recognized for having an ideal mix of beauty, sophistication, intellectualism and fun. You’ll find world-class health facilities; more than 500 arts and cultural organizations; a comprehensive network of biking and hiking trails, and three rivers for fishing and boating; more parks per capita than any other major U.S. city; and an exceptionally low cost of living. For more information, visit www.imaginepittsburgh.com/LivingHere.asp.

To Apply: Chatham University is being assisted in this search by Lahti Search Consultants (www.lahtisearch.com) who will be pleased to provide additional information about the search and the process.  All inquiries and conversations regarding this opportunity remain confidential and resumes will be reviewed until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining relevant experience and personal qualities that would commend them for this position to:

Terry Lahti
Lahti Search Consultants
4360 France Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN  55410
(814) 282-3093
terry@lahtisearch.com
www.lahtisearch.com

Chatham University is an equal opportunity employer.