Director of Enrollment Management

Emma Willard School Troy, NY

07/09/2008

Director of Enrollment Management

Emma Willard School

Troy, NY

Founded in 1814, Emma Willard is the nation's leading boarding and day school for girls in grades 9-12. The school's extraordinary physical plant is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and provides a breathtakingly beautiful yet state-of-the-art setting for living and learning to over 300 girls from around the world.

This is a rather auspicious moment at Emma Willard. The school is undertaking a new strategic planning process and is in the final year of the largest fundraising campaign in girls' school history. As it plans for the future, Emma Willard has a key administrative opening, Director of Enrollment Management, a position that will play a vital role in meeting the goals of its strategic plan.

The Director of Enrollment Management will oversee the admissions and financial aid program from inquiry to enrollment. Candidates should have a minimum of 5-8 years of admissions experience, preferably at the secondary school or collegiate level. Demonstrated evidence of effective leadership and management capability is essential. Creativity, responsiveness to change and strong written and verbal communication skills are required. A willingness to work independently as well as a collegial member of a team and community are important. A bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree preferred.        

Emma Willard is an institution of distinction. This position requires a special professional with a background characterized by creative achievement, initiative, success and a management style that encourages others to collaborate. The potential and desire to make a palpable difference as a key member of the Emma team is significant and the challenges are both intriguing and rewarding. Emma Willard is being assisted in this important process by Molloy Partners, a professional search firm. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: Thomas Molloy, Molloy Partners, 340 Broadway, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Electronic versions are preferred to tom@molloypartners.com.