California Job Openings

Skills Needed: Requirements

Professional Qualifications

- A bachelor’s degree, ideally in the liberal arts, and a master’s degree in a subject field or in education.
- Three to five years of successful experience in independent school or college admissions and/or financial aid, ideally in a leadership role.
- A strong understanding of child and adolescent development in the context of educational settings.
- Additional administrative skills in other aspects of independent‐school life.
- Evidence of participation in regional/national admissions/financial aid advocacy groups.
- Excellent communications skills in both speaking (at all levels from one on one to large public gatherings) and writing.
- Strong working knowledge of computers (Mac Platform).
- Strong organizational skills ranging from project management to follow‐through on details.
- Knowledge of Ravenna, Menlo's enrollment management software, is a plus.

Leadership & Personal Qualities

- Deep commitment to mission‐driven education and to the work of admissions and financial aid in an independent‐ school setting where commitment to joy, engagement and challenge are paramount.
- The ability to inspire and motivate others through energy, enthusiasm, and intelligence.
- The capacity for effective reasoning paired with vision; the ability to engage in big‐picture thinking while managing multiple tasks and details.
- Proven ability to work sensitively and effectively with students and families from diverse backgrounds.
- The ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality.
- Creativity and confidence in leading a complex enterprise.
- Maturity, self‐assurance, tact, and persistence in working harmoniously with colleagues, students, and families in a high‐visibility environment.
- Wisdom, honesty, and integrity beyond reproach.
- Empathy, compassion, and patience.