Vice President for Enrollment

Founded in 1891, The College of Idaho is the state’s oldest private college. It has educated some of the most accomplished graduates in Idaho, including seven Rhodes Scholars, three Marshal Scholars, and ten Truman and Goldwater Scholars. The College is located on a beautiful campus in Caldwell, Idaho, a half-hour drive from Boise. Its distinctive PEAK Curriculum challenges students to attain competencies in the four knowledge peaks of the humanities and fine arts, natural sciences and mathematics, social sciences and history, and a professional field, enabling them to graduate with an academic major and three minors in four years. The faculty forms a tight-knit community, emphasizing close faculty-student interaction while holding high expectations both for students and for themselves. Four of the previous six Carnegie Foundation Idaho Professors of the Year are members of the College’s faculty. The location is within easy reach of Idaho’s splendid mountains, providing opportunities for hiking, biking, skiing, and whitewater sports. For more information, visit www.collegeofidaho.edu [3].

The College seeks a vice president for enrollment to provide leadership and direction for the College’s recruitment program, to implement the strategic enrollment plan, and to participate in the President’s administrative leadership group. The vice president will ensure the program is consistent with the values and goals of the College, and work to involve many members of the College’s constituency in the recruitment effort. For example, collaborative work with both the Alumni and Academic Affairs functions will be essential to expanding the recruitment process, and a close partnership with the College’s Marketing and Communications office will strengthen the presentation of the College’s messages in all marketplaces.

The vice president will:
• Create, present and execute an action plan each year that effectively advances enrollment goals and the image of the College.
• Staff the Trustee Enrollment Management Committee.
• Oversee the Admission and Financial Aid budgets.
• Manage Student Financial Services.
• Oversee the hiring, professional development, supervision and evaluation of Admissions and Financial Aid staff.
• Provide one-on-one direction by establishing individual goals.

Qualifications
• Master’s Degree and senior working experience in admissions and financial aid fields.
• Knowledge of strategic use of financial aid.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills (oral and written).
• Strong management and supervisory skills, including the ability to provide vision and direction to others.
• Commitment to liberal arts environment.
• Aptitude and skill to work effectively, developing and sustaining working relationships with affluent individuals often in leadership positions.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Must be articulate, high-energy and goal-oriented.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and unquestioned personal integrity.

James Day and Carol Stack from Hardwick Day are assisting The College of Idaho with this search. For a complete position description, to express interest in the position or refer a nominee, or to obtain more information about The College of Idaho, please contact:

Carol A. Stack
castack@hardwickday.com [4]
(651) 293-9543

James H. Day
jhday@hardwickday.com [5]
(651) 303-9258

Although applications will be accepted until the position is filled, candidates should submit materials by February 22, 2013 for full consideration. Materials to be submitted are a letter of application, résumé, and contact information for five referees (who will not be contacted without the permission of the applicant).

The College of Idaho is an equal opportunity educator and employer.