The Rollins Campus Center

Announcing an Executive Search for the Vice President for Enrollment Management

Young Harris College - founded in 1886 www.yhc.edu Vice President for Enrollment Management

Young Harris College Mission Statement

Young Harris College educates, inspires, and empowers students through a comprehensive liberal arts experience that integrates mind, body, and spirit.

Young Harris College, a selective liberal arts college located in the The VP for EM is charged with attracting foothills of the North Mountains, seeks an experienced admissions and enrolling students who have sufficient academic capability and other administrator to serve as Vice President for Enrollment Management. The attributes that make them a good “fit” cabinet-level post reports directly to the College President and is responsible for the College. Complete comprehension for all institutional enrollment services, including the admissions, financial and understanding of the College’s aid, and registrar‘s offices. mission, values, and goals is essential. • • • • • • • • • • • A good working relationship with the College’s Athletics Department is The Opportunity The Vice President for Enrollment important, along with an understanding Management (VP for EM) oversees and is of athletic recruitment under NCAA-II. Young Harris College is a thriving, responsible for the management of the private, residential, four-year college College’s student enrollment, including Overview of essential responsibilities: affiliated with The United Methodist direct oversight of the admissions staff, Church. Located in the majestic southern financial aid, and registrar’s offices, and • Work as a collaborative member of in north Georgia, have close interaction with and overall the senior leadership team to provide the college is a progressive model of a strategic management of retention efforts strategic vision, leadership, planning, liberal arts education with innovative in a variety of other campus offices, such program development, and budget academic programs that encourage as the Student Success Center. management. students to seek their fullest potential. The VP for EM ensures that the College’s • Develop and implement effective Young Harris has experienced significant enrollment and revenue streams from enrollment and retention plans and enrollment and campus growth since enrollment remain viable year to year. strategies. receiving accreditation in 2008 from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Nationally Recognized Schools (SACSCOC) to offer baccalaureate degrees. Since the College transitioned Young Harris College has been named to the 2015 lists of “100 Most from a two-year college to a four-year Affordable Small Colleges in America” by Best Value Schools and of “100 institution in 2009, enrollment has Most Affordable Small Colleges East of the Mississippi” by Great Value increased from 695 students to 1,204 students in fall 2015. Colleges. The college also was designated as a College of Distinction for the fifth consecutive year in a row for “providing a teaching-centered The strategic plan outlines the addition that combines innovative learning programs with of more majors each year, so substantial growth is expected to continue. experiential educational opportunities.”

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Student Profile

SAT: Mid 50th-percentile total: 930-1130 (Note: These scores take into account only the Math and Critical Reading portions of the SAT)

ACT Composite Score: 21

Grade Point Average: 2.8 – 3.2 (Mid 50th percentile of academic GPAs of incoming freshmen)

Total Applicants: 2,311 Total Acceptances: 1,266

Fall 2015 Incoming Freshman Class: 500

• Present data and information to with an advanced degree preferred. Seven • Experience with target marketing President and senior administration or more years of leadership in enrollment and market segmentation and data for the purpose of reporting on management is required. collection analysis functional areas of responsibility, • Experience in the development as well as strategic and tactical The Vice President also must have: planning. and implementation of long-range • An understanding of best practices in enrollment plans • Ensure enrollment team is successful enrollment managementand data- • Experience in managing student in generating awareness about driven decision making Young Harris College, and enrollment information systems • Demonstrated success in an growth/recruitment in targeted • Experience with budget oversight regions, based on the strategic vision enrollment management role at an of the College. institution that is tuition-driven • Experience with financial aid and leveraging • Provide direction in collection, • Excellent communication skills, organization, and analysis of data. including knowledge of social media • Ability to collaborate with internal • Partner with director of marketing in the recruiting arena and external constituents and communication in successful • Effective leadership and team marketing and advertising plans. building skills Young Harris College • Leverage comprehensive financial aid Founded in 1886, Young Harris College services to optimize resources and educates, inspires, and empowers increase enrollment and retention. students through the highest quality • Engage internal and external liberal arts education. The college is constituents in the recruitment committed to fostering relationships process and retention efforts. and strong bonds that endure beyond graduation. • Work with various offices on campus to develop strategy and implement More than 1,200 students are enrolled best practices that support and across the college’s five divisions: Fine enhance retention of students. Arts, Humanities, Mathematics and • Committed to providing professional Science, Education, and Social and development of staff. Behavioral Sciences. The student-to- faculty ratio is 13:1. Requirements The College offers 20 baccalaureate Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree, programs, 22 minors, 8 post-baccalaureate www.myersmcrae.com www.yhc.edu • 3 Vice President for Enrollment Management education programs, and 4 secondary certifications. Recent graduates have been accepted to UGA’s School of Veterinary Science, Georgia Regents University’s dental program, ’s microbiology and molecular genetics doctoral program, Law School, and the MFA program of the University of South Florida. Others have moved straight into professions in production (The Weather Channel), education, and banking.

The historic campus in Young Harris, Georgia, continues to undergo major campus improvements to accommodate the college’s rapid growth. Recent LEED- certified campus improvements include the opening of the 121,000-square- foot Rollins Campus Center, a 226- YHC President introduces baseball legend and YHC longtime friend Hank Aaron during the 2016 Commencement ceremony. bed residence hall for freshmen, a 57,000-square-foot recreation and fitness center, and a 248-bed apartment- style residential village. Application and Nomination Process

The College hold active membership Confidential inquiries are welcomed and nominations are invited. in NCAA Division II and is a fierce 1. To Apply - Applications must include: competitor in the prestigious Peach Belt • A letter of interest Conference. • A current resume • At least five references with full contact information (References will not be Young Harris, Georgia contacted without consent from applicants.) • Your answers to the questions at: The town of Young Harris is ideally www.myersmcrae.com/skins/userfiles/file/MMQuestions.pdf situated between the Chattahoochee, Cherokee, and Nantahala National 2. Submit applications to: [email protected] Forests, and two scenic TVA lakes, Lake Review of materials is underway. The position is opened until filled. Chatuge and Lake Notteley. The college- friendly community offers attractive Nominations should include contact information for the individual being nominated. housing and a wide range of outdoor Submit nominations to: [email protected] activities, including gaining fame as a Emily Parker Myers, CEO, and Alan Medders, President, of Myers McRae golf, fishing, and resort destination. Executive Search and Consulting are assisting Young Harris College with this search. Young Harris is within an easy drive 515 Mulberry Street, Suite 200 of large-city amenities, including Macon, Georgia 31201 professional sports, aquariums, major (478) 330-6222 shopping and entertainment venues, www.myersmcrae.com and nationally noted dining. The town is two hours from ; Asheville, North Carolina; and Chattanooga, Tennessee. Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE M/F/D/V www.myersmcrae.com www.yhc.edu • 4