Senior level professionals are able to:

• Speak privately about available career options and opportunities.
• Discuss resume development and career goals.
• Preview senior positions that are listed at the convention.
• Learn how WSES may be of search assistance for your institution.

Sign up now for a thirty-minute appointment with a Spelman representative (meeting location to be announced) to discuss career path issues, resumes, and job search opportunities. Once you have selected a time slot for this event, please be sure to send a copy of your resume to SrCareer@wspelman.com.

Additionally, William Spelman Executive Search will be facilitating a complimentary career search workshop on Sunday, March 25 and Monday, March 26, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. for mid-level and senior level practitioners.

About Cedar Crest College

Founded in 1867, Cedar Crest College is one of the first women’s colleges in the nation. Today it remains an independent, comprehensive liberal arts college for women that combines excellence in scholarship and undergraduate education with an extensive Lifelong Learning program and growing graduate programs that serve women and men in the surrounding region. The College enrolls approximately 1900 undergraduate and graduate students and is nestled on a beautiful 84-acre campus in the western residential section of Allentown, Pennsylvania, approximately 55 miles from Philadelphia and 90 miles from New York City.

About the Position

Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Management, the Director will oversee a staff of 7 full time professional staff, including 3 direct reports, and is responsible for coordinating and supervising all activities of the Admissions Office. The unit’s operating budget is $2.4M including personnel. The new Director has an important and exciting opportunity to create a vision for the future that maximizes the potential of admissions in developing strong partnerships with senior administration, faculty, students and staff to foster a collaborative and service-oriented approach in support of the mission of the institution.

Major areas of responsibility include:

• Provide the oversight and advisement of applicants on admission requirements and the ability to implement creative approaches to the recruitment and enrollment of traditional and nontraditional students.
• Setting priorities, developing goals, and formulation of admissions standards and enrollment targets.
• Participate in cooperative and collaborative relationships that help improve the overall efficiency of the department and provide for superior customer service while ensuring effective and professional communications with prospects, applicants, and their families.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports and data analyses related to admissions trends and demographics.
• Oversee and implement all marketing, recruitment, communication strategies, and outreach activities that lead to growth in enrollment.
• Develop strategies for enhancement of social media recruitment and communication initiatives.
• Provide direction for the planning, development and oversight for the management of the Admissions staff.
• Responsible for participation in orientations, graduations, open houses, or related recruiting events. Serve as the office spokesperson for the various alumni gatherings and current student events.
• Ability to evaluate the electronic service-delivery tools that the office uses to serve its various constituents. Coordinate the development and leveraging of technical enhancements to these tools.

Qualifications of the successful candidate must include:

• Innovative, resourceful, high-energy professional who is an exceptional communicator, an effective agent of organizational change, and a team builder and collaborator.
• Show evidence of being a successful student-centered professional who is knowledgeable about best practices in the profession and critical current student issues
• Knowledge of and demonstrated organizational, managerial, budgetary, and financial management skills.
• Strong commitment to customer service and a collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Flexibility, dedication, initiative, and confidentiality, are critically important.

Requirements

Minimum educational and experience qualifications are a master’s degree and a record of successful experiences in admissions that reflect increasing responsibilities over time. Preferred knowledge and experience must include a history of success in admissions and recruitment management in higher education settings. Candidates will demonstrate a record of success in the development and implementation of enrollment and marketing plans that yield stronger applicant pools and greater yields.   Exceptional platform skills are a must, as are skills in statistical analysis and the ability to write clear, succinct reports related to admissions trends and demographics. The incumbent will have exceptional skills in the area of marketing and will be particularly proficient in the use of marketing information technology and web-based strategies. Experience with Jenzabar is preferred.

How to Apply

Interested individuals should send a letter of application that relates the applicant’s skills and experiences to the qualifications for the position, resume that includes notable achievements, and contact information including mailing and email addresses and telephone numbers for five references who are able to speak to the candidate’s qualifications as they relate to this position.  The packet should be sent electronically (Microsoft Word attachments preferred) to leadership@wspelman.com.  The subject line in email should be DACCC.  Confidential inquiries will be received at (585) 366-4329.

Documents that must be mailed should be sent to William Spelman Executive Search at 667 Midship Circle, Webster, NY 14580.  Confidentiality will be maintained, and references will not be contacted without prior knowledge or approval of the candidate. Review of applications will begin on April 2, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.  The anticipated starting date is July 1, 2012.

About the University of Pennsylvania

America’s first university, the University of Pennsylvania has historically been an institution where classical education and academic innovation meet.  Founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1749, the University boasts the nation’s first medical school, its first business school, the first University teaching hospital and the first modern liberal arts curriculum.  Today it is a national leader in interdisciplinary programs, which cross-traditional academic and professional boundaries to engage participants in the pursuit of new and useful knowledge.  The University is consistently ranked among the top 10 national universities in US News & World Report surveys.

To learn more about the University of Pennsylvania visit www.upenn.edu

Business Services Division (BSD)

Residential and Hospitality Services is part of the Division of Business Services (BSD) of the University of Pennsylvania. The Business Services Division (BSD) supports the individual and collective needs of the Penn community by promoting a hospitable, customer-friendly campus environment through the provision of mission-critical services and essential operations. BSD is currently focused on three major initiatives:

• Revenue growth/retention through improved marketing efforts, extended services, and development of new distribution channels.
• Driving productivity for the Division and its customers through the better use of technology.
• Enhancing service offerings through upgrades and expansions of facilities.

To learn more about the Division of Business Services visit  www.business-services.upenn.edu

About the Position

Reporting to the Executive Director, Business Services, the Director will lead all facets of the University’s student housing administration, management and services in support of the University’s academic mission. It is the Director’s responsibility to create the mission and vision that will ensure the success of Penn’s academically based College House program. The Director manages residential facilities and administrative processes in support of approximately 6,700 students and guests who reside in university-owned residences. Oversee the various operations of the department, including occupancy management, customer services, graduate housing, off-campus services, building administration and facilities renewal, and capital planning and implementation. The Director will also be responsible for providing leadership and direction in the management of the department’s $50 million annual operating budget as well as the management and direction of 32 full-time staff and roughly 200 student employees. As part of the senior leadership team, the Director would foster a collaborative environment with peer directors in Residential and Hospitality Services to create a unified team and ensure the successful achievement of institutional and divisional goals.

Major areas of responsibility include:

• Responsible for the implementation of University and departmental policies and procedures.
• Development of programs and activities that best meet the needs of a changing population while utilizing the University of Penn’s on-campus housing resources efficiently and effectively.
• Establish and implement plans to market 6800 beds in the twelve undergraduate and two graduate residences (occupancy levels have been near 100% of capacity for the past 13 years).
• Establish departmental policies and procedures with input from faculty, staff, and students in partnership with academic programs and student life and the residential faculty council.
• Direct the development and maintenance of systems designed to deliver services to residences.
• Develop goals and plan procedures for the physical maintenance, housekeeping and renovation of the 2.25 million square feet of residence facilities.
• Provide leadership in an on-going program for capital renewal and renovation projects.
• Develop and implement programs for Penn students living off-campus including assisting students with the resources to locate off campus housing and provide appropriate referral services.
• In collaboration with the Division of Public Safety, set priorities and develop goals and procedures that address security, health and safety concerns.
• Collaborate with other departments of Business Services and University agencies on behalf of students and residence halls concerning activities and services.

Qualifications of the successful candidate must include:

• Proven record of addressing the needs of student residents and the ability to successfully develop and maintain positive relationships with the student community.
• Experience in constructing and renovating student housing facilities.
• Ability to lead a talented professional staff, relate well to a diverse student body and provide leadership for strategic planning.
• Effective decision maker, accessible for necessary consultation, and responsible for regular evaluation and planning.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced organization.
• Knowledge of technology and commitment to its use in prospect management, research, and information systems.
• Outstanding interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to establish rapport easily with many constituencies and persuasive skills as a public speaker.
• Strong skills as a supervisor, including the ability to inspire and empower others, effective delegation skills, and a reputation for being a fair, compassionate, and even-handed supervisor who holds staff accountable to a high standard of performance while at the same time providing professional development opportunities that encourage each staff member to maximize their effectiveness.
• Exceptional team building skills and proficiency in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with constituents both on and off campus.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master’s degree and have a record of success in working with students, faculty, and university housing management, and have a minimum of 7 to 10 years of increasing responsibility and leadership in the effective management of a large university residential housing system with an emphasis on a living and learning community. Also required is the ability to interpret, analyze and evaluate complex maintenance, budget planning and property management issues and experience supervising a diverse group of both professional and student employees is critical. Familiarity with student housing management system StarRez is a plus. Director will be an energetic and visionary leader and serve as an integral member of the department.

How to Apply

Interested individuals should send a letter of application that relates the applicant’s skills and experiences to the qualifications for the position, resume that includes notable achievements, and contact information including mailing and email addresses and telephone numbers for five references who are able to speak to the candidate’s qualifications as they relate to this position.  The packet should be sent electronically (Microsoft Word attachments preferred) to leadership@wspelman.com.  The subject line in email should be DPENN.  Confidential inquiries will be received at (585) 366-4329.

Documents that must be mailed should be sent to William Spelman Executive Search at 667 Midship Circle, Webster, NY 14580.  Confidentiality will be maintained, and references will not be contacted without prior knowledge or approval of the candidate. For full consideration, all materials should be received by January 31, 2012. Review of applications will begin February 1, and continue until the position is filled.

The successful individual is expected to support the Department’s efforts to foster a living environment that is supportive and productive to all groups and individuals at Penn, regardless of their race, sex, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.

In an ongoing commitment to support those in higher education, WSES’s corporate sponsorship begins a direct connection between WSES’s campus clients and higher education executive professionals with HERC, an organization providing over 17,000 job listings at 550+ colleges, universities, teaching hospitals, research laboratories, and government agencies. HERC offers a comprehensive job board custom designed for faculty, staff and executive jobseekers who are exploring employment opportunities in higher education. HERC also offers job search tools for dual-career couples who seek positions within a commutable distance of each other, an especially important resource for higher education professionals. In addition, HERC offers its members professional development opportunities to discuss best practices for recruitment and gain other valuable insights from higher education experts.

“We’re a company helping campuses recruit higher education executives, so it’s important for us to align with organizations that are making such a positive contribution to higher education recruitment,” said William Spelman, President of WSES. “Our partnership with HERC exemplifies our support of the academic community.”

Campuses interested in becoming a HERC member may contact the National HERC’s Executive Director, Nancy Aebersold at nancy@nationalherc.org.

Higher education executives interested in exploring job opportunities at HERC’s member campuses are encouraged to visit the National HERC website.

Additional details about the WSES/HERC partnership will be announced periodically.

Fontbonne University, a Catholic coeducational institution of higher education located in St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking an experienced leader to become the next Vice President for Enrollment Management. The Vice President oversees the offices of enrollment and financial aid and their programs supporting the University’s mission.

About the Campus

Fontbonne University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Founded in 1923 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Fontbonne is an institution that embraces diversity and supports their mission, which is rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Over 2500 students benefit from the high-quality programs offered in this values-based, student-centered environment. The University provides 37 majors, 24 minors, and 18 master’s degree programs to traditional undergraduate, graduate, and adult learners.

Located near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, St. Louis is the largest metropolitan area in Missouri, with approximately three million residents. The vibrant hub of cutting edge biotechnology and research, St. Louis is home to major commercial and industrial entities, myriad cultural and recreational amenities, and educational institutions. There are numerous opportunities for two income families in the region, and lifestyle choices are expanded by the many affinity-based neighborhoods that comprise the city.  For more information, please visit the Fontbonne University website.

About the Position

A member of the President’s Cabinet, reporting to the Executive Vice President, the Vice President is a senior level professional who works collaboratively with members of the President’s staff to coordinate, implement and evaluate the University’s strategic recruitment and retention initiatives.
Essential areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

• Lead the effort in student recruitment (traditional, non-traditional, graduate, and international), retention, and financial aid policies and awards;
• Develop, implement and evaluate innovative strategies for the recruitment and admission of students;
• Develop and supervise staff to ensure the use of best practice in effective retention strategies;
• Provide direction and expertise of the strategic role of marketing in relationship to enrollment management and the understanding of the linkage of financial aid to student enrollment and retention;
• Provide knowledge and support of online, non-traditional, international, graduate, multicultural, and accelerated programs.

The Successful Candidate

Candidates must demonstrate a clear understanding of and experience in effective use of marketing and information technology to improve the recruitment of students. Strategic planning, strong management skills, and the personality and ability to coordinate and lead the work of multiple units are all required.
Candidates should also demonstrate these qualities:

• An innovative thinker who can critically assess the University’s current position and offer a compelling vision for the future, while keeping within the goals of the department.
• Proficiency in the use of research, statistical analysis and information technologies;
• A charismatic communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to relate effectively with multiple constituencies;
• A record of progressively responsible management and leadership experience, combined with a strong team orientation and the proven ability to enlist and delegate to high-performing personnel;
• A track record of success in engaging faculty and student affairs staff members in collaborative efforts to fulfill the common goal of student success.
• Knowledge of regulatory, professional, and ethical guidelines in enrollment management and financial aid to ensure compliance with University, state and federal rules and regulations.

An advanced degree from a regionally accredited institution and a minimum of seven years of increasing responsibility in enrollment management or other highly comparable field in higher education is preferred.

How To Apply

Interested individuals should send a letter of application that relates the applicant’s skills and experiences to the qualifications for the position, resume that includes notable achievements, and contact information including mailing and email addresses and telephone numbers for five references who are able to speak to the candidate’s qualifications as they relate to this position.  The packet should be sent electronically (Microsoft Word attachments preferred) to
Leadership@wspelman.com .  The subject line in email should be VPEMFU.  Confidential inquiries will be received at (585) 366-4329.

Documents that must be mailed should be sent to William Spelman Executive Search at 667 Midship Circle, Webster, NY 14580.  Confidentiality will be maintained, and references will not be contacted without prior knowledge or approval of the candidate.

About Washington Internship Institute

Located in the heart of downtown Washington DC, WII is dedicated to providing substantive internships in the Washington area to college students and recent graduates from a wide variety of U. S. and international colleges and universities.  WII is distinguished by its structured academic environment in which students can complete a full semester of course credit through enriching internships that match each student’s academic and career interests.  In addition to the internship, WII requires all students to participate in a weekly internship seminar that includes sharing of information about and reflection on the work experiences of all interns, and development of a professional portfolio that provides evidence of the student’s ability to link their academic preparation to the skills and competencies developed through their internship.

Internship programs include:

• The Capital Experience, providing opportunities for students in any major;
• Embassy and Diplomatic Scholars, designed for students with interests in international relations, diplomacy, foreign languages or international business;
• Go Green!, designed for students interested in a focus on environmental policy.

For further information about the Washington Internship Institute and its programs please visit the organization website.

About the Position

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the new President and CEO has an exciting opportunity to add new ideas and a fresh perspective to an organization that is poised to expand its market niche as a world-class institute for Washington-based internships.  The President and CEO oversees a staff of 10, including four seminar faculty members, and oversees a budget of $1M.

Essential responsibilities include:

• Provide visionary and strategic leadership for the organization
• Oversee all aspects of WII programs, including its internship and  faculty fellows programs
• Establish and carry out enrollment goals for the Institute
• Develop and implement a plan for maintaining existing institutional affiliations and internship sites while at the same time increasing the numbers of participating institutions and internship settings
• Oversee the financial wellbeing of the organization, paying particular attention to expanding sources of revenues through fundraising.

Marketing and External Relations responsibilities include promoting positive working relationships with all constituents: students and prospective students; campus and internship site partners; and alumni.  The CEO and President will also expand the visibility of WII within the higher education community through presentations at national conferences and engaging in professional activities.  Programming responsibilities include general oversight of all student internship programs, managing the Faculty Fellows Program, and annual assessment and evaluation of each of the internship programs.

Staff supervision responsibilities include the recruitment, hiring, training and evaluation of all staff.

The Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree and will have a thorough understanding of and demonstrated commitment to experiential education.   He or she will demonstrate successful accomplishments as an academic leader, will be experienced in working with a Board of Directors, and will possess expertise in strategic planning, budgeting, fundraising, and staff development.  Candidates must possess experience working effectively with students.  A demonstrated sensitivity to diversity in staffing, curriculum and decision-making processes is a must, as is sound managerial judgment.  The successful candidate will be a high-energy person with the ability to articulate a compelling vision for an organization.  He or she will possess an entrepreneurial spirit and creativity in solving problems.  Candidates should have the ability to command respect as an ethical person with outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Evidence of strong interpersonal skills is also critical to success in this position. Familiarity with the Washington DC and greater Metro area is a plus.

Specific competencies required for this position include:

• Marketing acumen, including the ability to interpret the benefits of experiential learning, to foster effective and productive partnerships with higher education institutions, the ability to define and communicate the value-added elements of the WII internship experience
• Intercultural competency, including the ability to connect and relate to learners and institutional partners in a variety of cultures, populations, and ages
• Familiarity with the use of technology to enhance the goals of WII programs and its administrative processes
• Experience as a facilitator including the ability to leverage ideas into action
• Proven success obtaining funding through fund raising, grants or other sources
• Strength in program development and strategic planning and assessment, including the ability to analyze market trends and data leading to the development of strategic direction for new programs and services
• Success in establishing and maintaining professional relationships with Board members
• Success in motivating, engaging, and mentoring staff

How To Apply

Interested individuals should send information including a letter describing their interest in and qualifications for the position, a resume, and contact information including email addresses for five references. The information should be sent electronically (Microsoft Word attachments preferred) to Bill Spelman at Leadership@wspelman.com, and the subject line should read CEOWII.  Documents that must be mailed should be sent to William Spelman Executive Search, Stony Point Landing, 667 Midship Circle, Webster, NY 14580. Confidential inquiries will be received at 603. 978-0316. Confidentiality will be maintained, and references will not be contacted without prior knowledge or approval of the candidate. The process will continue until the position is filled.

Alissa comes to LMC from Glen Oaks Community College where she served as the Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Research. Her specialty is in the conversion of data-driven goals into strategic decisions that produce successful institutional outcomes .

Alissa graduated from LMC with high honors and transferred to Western Michigan University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Masters in Communication.

Each symposium features panel discussions, networking, and workshop presentations. Dr. Leila Moore, Vice President and Megan Spelman, Vice President will be attending the symposium in Washington DC from November 10-11, 2011.

Registration is available on the conference website.