Assistant Vice President for Admissions

Assistant Vice President for Admissions

Sweet Briar College, in partnership with the national search firm, Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations
for the position of Assistant Vice President for Admissions. Reporting to the Senior Vice President in charge of Alumnae
Relations, Development and Enrollment and working closely with the College leadership team, the Assistant Vice President for Admissions will
provide leadership to a dedicated admissions and financial aid staff of approximately 15, engaging them in the shared goals of enrollment
management. The Assistant Vice President for Admissions will join Sweet Briar College at a pivotal moment and actively lead efforts to
capitalize on its national recognition for innovations, its restructured curriculum and its tuition reset to help the College reach its
enrollment targets by FY 25.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Senior Vice
  President, the assistant vice president has responsibility for an annual operating budget of approximately $1 million, not including
  payroll.
• Lead all recruitment and admissions efforts, providing the vision for the enrollment operation while continuously
  assessing and refining the strategy and tactics needed to achieve objectives in a rapidly changing environment.
• Partner with
  operations in Communications as well as Alumnae and Advancement that can provide support to the admissions team
• Partner with the
  Athletic Director, coaches and others in athletics to establish mutually beneficial relationships that enhance recruitment efforts.
• Actively and enthusiastically participate in all recruitment efforts nationally and internationally.
• Work with consultants to
  develop an effective pipeline strategy.
• Further develop and support a strong admission and financial aid staff that is optimistic,
  excited about advancing the College, responsive, innovative, analytical, energetic, results-oriented and student-centered.
• Harness
  data and emerging technologies to hit enrollment targets and meet net-revenue goals.
• Continue efforts to raise the visibility of
  the college regionally, nationally and globally.
• Collaborate with other members of the president’s office.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree (required) or advanced degree (preferred) plus a minimum
  of five years of senior leadership in enrollment management.
• A sophisticated understanding of how to make decisions regarding the
  strategic use of resources and experience managing substantial budgets.
• Excellent technology skills and analytics focus, with the
  ability to work effectively with data.
• The ability to galvanize the Sweet Briar community around a dynamic enrollment
  operation.
• Experience with collaborative retention strategies.
• Strong management background working with a dynamic
  team.
• Demonstrated success assessing and developing targeted, diverse student markets.
• Familiarity with ERP systems
  (FrontRush, Underscore, ZeeMee) and an understanding of how to deploy them in order to utilize their full capabilities.
• A strong
  understanding of admission and retention best practices nationally and internationally and an understanding of how to translate those to be
  effective at Sweet Briar.
• Compelling written and verbal skills with the ability to serve as a dynamic representative of the College
  articulating a vision effectively to all constituencies.
• High energy and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
  with a willingness to “roll up sleeves” to get the work done.
• The ability to lead by example with a collaborative
  transparent leadership style.
• The ability to observe, listen, learn and clarify needs while engendering trust quickly among various
  constituencies.
• The willingness and ability to adapt to changing needs
• The ability to make difficult decisions and
  communicate those decisions to key stake holders.
• The belief in the mission of Sweet Briar College and the education of young
  women.

About Sweet Briar College:

Sweet Briar College is a private women’s liberal arts
college in Sweet Briar, Virginia that was established in 1901. Sweet Briar College is a tight-knit community of approximately 500 students,
living and learning together in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our average class size is eight students, and our faculty are our
mentors. We pitch in, dig deep, germinate ideas, and incubate dreams.

Sweet Briar offers hands-on academics, a focus on women’s
leadership, an innovative academic calendar designed for experiential learning, and a deep connection to our land. Together we steward 2,840
acres, the fourth-largest campus among liberal arts colleges in the U.S. You’ll find forest and wetlands, and trails and historic
buildings. In our vineyards, our apiary, our greenhouse, and our barns, we study, engineer, tend and sustain our habitat and its residents,
animal and human. In our labs, in our greenhouse, in our barns, and on our teams, we shape our community and our future.

Sweet Briar
College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that a community rich in diversity enriches the experiences
and perspectives of all its members, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We recognize and
appreciate the unique contributions that each person brings to our community, and we believe that through our differences, we can come
together to create a more vibrant and dynamic community.

About Sweet Briar and Amherst County, Virginia:

Sweet Briar, located in Amherst County, Virginia, is a picturesque area located less than an hour from Charlottesville and minutes from
Lynchburg. Whether your tastes run to campfires or crepes, wildlife or wineries, Amherst County offers the exhilaration of the great
outdoors tempered by a host of exquisite amenities. Learn more about Amherst County here: https://visitamherstcounty.org/

Application and Nomination
Process:

All correspondence relating to the position of Assistant Vice President for Admissions at
Sweet Briar College should be directed in confidence to the College’s executive search consultant:

Adam W. Barrett, Associate Vice President

Scott Healy & Associates

adam@scotthealy.com

A complete application should include the
following:

1. Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position;
2. Updated CV;
3. Three (3)
   professional references with contact information, title, institutional affiliation, email address and direct phone numbers. (No references
   will be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)

Applications received by June 30, 2023 will
receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Sweet Briar College, while exempted
from Subpart C of the Title IX regulation with respect to its admission and recruitment activities, does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status in the operation of its educational
programs and with respect to employment.