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Director of Strategic Development - Imagine America Foundation - Washington, DC

JOB TITLE: Director of Strategic Development

REPORTS TO: President of Imagine America Foundation

FLSA: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for developing partnerships with Career Colleges to offer the Imagine America Foundation scholarship award programs. Position will require some travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of 5 years marketing/sales experience
Management experience and a working knowledge of the Career College sector a plus.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Able to communicate effectively and clearly in writing and verbally.
Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Must be willing to work the phones.
Must have good organizational and teamwork skills.
Able to travel extensively.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Working conditions are that of a typical office environment. This job consists of up to 20% of traveling time. Must be able to multi-task and handle multiple deadlines and tasks simultaneously.

For more information or to submit your resume contact:
Pattyg@imagine-america.org Fax: 202-408-8102

Closing date for applications: September 1, 2008

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Chief Operating Officer

About Blue Cliff College - (www.bluecliffcollege.com)

In February of this year, Quad Ventures (www.quadventures.com), as part of its investment strategy in postsecondary education, acquired ownership of Blue Cliff College, an accredited and expanding group of career schools headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Together with Dorsey Schools, with four career schools in suburban Detroit, and Beckfield College, a private four-year career-education college serving the suburban Cincinnati market, Blue Cliff provides high-quality instruction to more than 5,000 students in the heartland of America.

Currently, Blue Cliff owns and operates seven campuses in Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas offering associates degrees and diplomas in allied health, massage therapy, and criminal justice.

The mission of the staff and faculty of Blue Cliff College is rooted in the very name itself. “Blue Cliff” is taken from an ancient Zen text, “Blue Cliff Records”, containing dialogues between Zen Masters and their students. “Blue Cliff” has come to symbolize the role of the teacher in bringing personal knowledge and insight to a student, while simultaneously kindling the flame of his or her personal development and personal awareness.

Blue Cliff is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology. In Louisiana, the Louisiana Board of Regents licenses the college. In Mississippi, the Gulfport campus maintains a license with The State of Mississippi Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration. Blue Cliff Campuses in Mississippi and Louisiana are approved by the Department of Education to provide Title IV Federal Aid to qualified applicants in various programs. Each location may have a different combination of accreditations and approvals.

The Position Opportunity

Quad Ventures is seeking an individual to bring vision and strong execution to the school as its new COO. Replacing the school’s founder, this new President and COO will be expected to accomplish several broad objectives–

Create the technology, financial, and human capital infrastructure to support the school’s expansion throughout the Gulf Coast and South
Build Blue Cliff’s awareness and reputation among the regional pool of potential students
Evaluate and upgrade the quality of Blue Cliff’s staff, programs, and organizational culture
Develop new programs that leverage the school’s resources and brand, and that serve the communities in which campuses are located
Improve the overall operational efficiency of the school’s administrative functions
Identify other schools in the South that might be acquired by Quad to build Blue Cliff revenues and expand its offerings

Performance will be measured by a number of quantitative and qualitative criteria, including enrollment and revenue growth, start numbers, student retention rates, placement success, faculty and degree reputations, new campus and program rollouts, and profitability.

The new President and COO will be expected to live in or commute weekly to Baton Rouge.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate currently works as CEO, President, and/or COO of a similarly sized, multi-campus, for-profit college offering a range of professional programs. Alternatively, he or she is a Campus President or Regional Vice President for a large public, proprietary school and with the ability and desire to run a college.

Candidates will have a record of performance documented by superior growth of their schools, especially if they have taken a <$10MM company to revenues of $50MM and more.

Equally important, this individual will be a true leader--outstanding communication skills, presence, self-awareness, "learning agility," integrity, and intelligence.

This is a building task—the President and COO will be working long hours to drive the success of this college. Evaluation of staff and curricula, technology and campus infrastructure, key partnerships, and student acquisition strategies will all occupy significant time during the first year.

An MBA and/or advanced degree is desired.

Candidates for the position must be willing to relocate or commute weekly to college head-quarters in Baton Rouge.

The Career Opportunity

To an experienced President and COO or President seeking a new challenge, this opportu-nity offers the opportunity to join the leadership team of a successful and growing investment team in postsecondary education
To a current #2 (President and COO, GM, Regional Vice President), the opportunity to step up in responsibility, title, and compensation
To any candidate, (1) the chance to make a difference–Quad Ventures’ culture of innovation will appeal to individuals who may feel thwarted by red tape and the weight of tradition, (2) the chance to build a dominant, multi-program and multi-campus regional college, and (3) the chance to contribute to an exit strategy that benefits both Quad and the President and COO
To the individual hired, a path to greater responsibility and rewards within the Quad Ventures network of schools in higher education

About Quad Ventures
Quad Ventures was founded in 2000 to make value-added private investments in the education industry. Today, Quad is the most active investor in privately-owned education companies in the United States.

Its strategy is to invest in small and mid-sized education businesses with significant potential, then apply the unique operating and financial expertise of its principals to help managers drive company growth while maintaining or improving academic results.

Quad manages over $200 million of equity capital from leading limited partners including Auda, CMS Companies, Goldman Sachs, HarbourVest, Landmark Partners, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Partners Group and others.

Compensation
Compensation includes base salary, bonus, and significant equity in line with an individual’s work experience.

Travel
Travel may be as much as 30 percent in addition to any commuting.

Contact
Resume should be sent as a Word document to Ralph Protsik, Managing Director, Boston Search Group, ralph@bsgtv.com, and also posted on the BSG website, www.bostonsearchgroup.com.

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Director of Admissions

Locations: Cincinnati OH, Akron OH, Boise ID

Summary: This position reports to the Sr Admissions Director and serves as the chief sales executive for an assigned team. Assists the Campus Admissions Head in related marketing, budgeting and support activities key to that team’s performance. The incumbent may attend school Executive Committee (EC) meetings or be asked to provide input by special request but does not serve directly on the EC. Responsibilities and outcomes are based on new student recruitment goals and sales management for the assigned team, and secondarily, support of the department at large. Responsible for attaining new student and start rate plans for their team. Oversees the conversion of inquiries to applicants, and applicants to new students. Works closely with all school enrollment department managers and personnel to assure successful new student recruitment support. Incumbent must assure that the school philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Key Job Elements:

Achieves the new student plans for assigned team.
Assists Campus Admissions Head in establishing and forecasting plans and class outcomes.
Oversees hiring of admissions staff, maintaining staffing plans, and oversees and assists in the training, development, motivation, and ongoing management of such staff including monthly, quarterly and annual reviews; new hire and veteran training; ongoing observations; turnover prevention via training and support provided.
Responsible for conversions of inquiry to applicant; and applicant to new student.
Responsible for local inquiry generation and database marketing in conjunction with the primary Campus Admissions Head.
Generates marketing plans to support inquiry conversion and applicant lock-in.
Ensures compliance with all Ai standards, ethical standards, and compliance with all federal, state and accreditation requirements.
Assists in training and development of ADAs to ensure their overall success.
Other duties as assigned.

Reports To: Senior Admissions Director

Supervises: Associate and Assistant Directors of Admissions (vary by student population)

Interacts With: Campus president, admissions specialist, new student recruitment; group vice president, admissions coordinators (and ac supervisor if staffed), information specialists, mailroom supervisor, enrollment processor, receptionist, admissions administrative assistants, mailroom assistants, and outside potential student populations.

Job Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

Knowledge:

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field required, with a Master’s degree preferred.

Seven years of increasingly responsible experience managing a sales effort, particularly admissions recruitment or intangible products.

Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills with both faculty and student populations.

Superior organizational and problem resolution skills.

Strong expertise with MS Office as well as field related hardware and software packages and systems for reporting features.

Abilities:

Proven ability to inspire, motivate and lead a sales team.

Ability to interact effectively as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments.

Ability to listen to customers (e.g. students, staff, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests

Ability to work without close supervision and to set one’s own priorities and work schedule

Salary Range: up to $100K + Bonus, Relocation Assistance Provided
Contact: Trey Wright @ (469)467-2299
For immediate consideration email resume to: twright@irecgroup.com or fax to: 469/467-2298

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Director of Academic Affairs

Locations: Boise ID, Tulsa OK, Northern Kentucky

Summary: This position acts as the chief academic officer, operating with shared supervision from the President, Executive Committee, and members of the Central Staff. The DoAA is responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and development of instructional policies, programs, personnel and classroom facilities. This position is responsible for creating and sustaining an environment of academic and professional excellence for students and faculty and a collaborative working environment with educational team members. The Dean of Academic Affairs is also responsible for the financial performance of the Education Department Incumbent must assure that the SCHOOL philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Key Job Elements:

Leadership and Vision:

Develop and maintain a vision for educational growth of the Institute.
Develop the Strategic Plan for the Education Department.
Participate as a member of the College Executive Committee.
Lead the Institutional Effectiveness Planning.
Build a strong, cohesive education management team.
Curriculum Development:

Administer all academic programs to provide quality education with overall consistency to meet the needs of the marketplace.

Student Persistence and Completion:

Guide the Student Success Committee for overall improvement of persistence.
Coordinate with the Director of Student Services and network with industry professionals to discuss new developments and trends and to obtain feedback on curriculum effects.

Compliance with System Rules, State Regulations, and Accrediting Criteria:

In partnership with the President, coordinate general compliance of the Institutes educational practices with national, state and regional regulations.
Ensure the appropriate accrediting criteria and requirements are maintained.
Comply with BMC System Rules and Policies as they apply to the Education Department.
Coordinate with the Director of Admissions to set and maintain Admission standards and the process.

Faculty and Staff Development:

Supervise, develop, and evaluate all Department Chairs, Faculty and Librarian
Guide the Educational Managers in hiring and developing faculty and staff members.
Continually improve the faculty and educational staff orientation, training and development activities to promote a culture of learning.
Oversee the evaluation of all faculty and staff in the Education Department.
Create and enforce the systems, policies, and procedures in order to ensure educational consistency.

Fiscal Responsibilities:

Guide the Educational Managers in the preparation and implementation of the budgeting process.
Finalize annual budgeting for the Education Department.
Make necessary changes to ensure the fiscal health of the Education Department and achievement of strategic objectives.
Meet the targets of all Key Drivers of the Strategic Plan.
Manage the scheduling process for maximizing efficiencies while maintaining educational outcomes.

Community Responsibilities:

Develop educational articulation relationships with school districts and other institutions.
Elevate the visibility and image of the College in the community.
Enhance internship opportunities within the community by maintaining a quality educational presence.
Other responsibilities as required.

Reports To: The President
Supervises: Academic Department Chairs, Faculty, Librarian, Academic Advisor and Student Advisor
Interacts With: Inside contact encompasses the entire range of personnel. outside contacts may include community and professional leaders as well as other educators.

Job Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

Knowledge:

Masters degree required, Doctoral degree strongly preferred.

A minimum of 10 years of increasingly responsible experience in Education, with considerable academic management experience, preferably in a proprietary school setting.

Skills:

Fiscal and personnel management experience.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Abilities:

Ability to interact successfully with academic as well as business and regulatory personnel.

Work effectively as either a leader or team member to insure that departmental goals are met by providing support to staff regardless of program designations and always keeping students and graduates best interest as a priority.

Salary Range: up to $100K + Bonus, Relocation Assistance Provided
Contact: Trey Wright @ (469)467-2299
For immediate consideration email resume to: twright@irecgroup.com or fax to: 469/467-2298

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Chief Financial Officer

TechSkills is a nationally recognized innovator in education delivery, specializing in skills and certification training for careers in Information Technology, Healthcare Services and Business. The Austin-based company has helped more than 40,000 active students and alumni to build their skills, increase their earning power, and change their lives. Its mission is to provide innovative, affordable, life-changing education for each student.

TechSkills’ unique Facilitated Learning Method combines the best elements of traditional instructor led education, the latest online learning tools, and extensive hands-on skill building. This unique combination creates a highly effective and efficient learning process. Students are in control of what they learn, when they learn, how they learn, and how rapidly they progress.

TechSkills operates more than 30 campuses in 17 states (Campuses). Campuses are licensed in each state in which it operates. Many of the TechSkills campuses also are nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET); at present, three are Title IV eligible.

TechSkills business units also include the Boston University Corporate Education Center (BUCEC) and Edgia. BUCEC (www.BUtrain.com) is a leading worldwide provider of project management, business process management, business analyst, PRINCE2™, leadership and information technology training and certificate programs for corporations and professionals. BUCEC programs are also available through its global network of affiliate training providers.

Edgia (www.Edgia.com) is a leading provider of custom training solutions, including online training, testing and certification to national organizations.

TechSkills investors include OCA Venture Partners of Chicago, Chrysalis Ventures of Louisville and Cleveland, and Marquette Capital Partners of Chicago and Minneapolis.

THE POSITION
Reporting to the CEO and working with the company’s investors, the new CFO will drive all financial management decisions for TechSkills as it continues to gain accreditation and Title IV funding for its campuses.

Specific responsibilities and expectations include the following:

Assume responsibility for the overall strategic and tactical financial operations of the Company
Work with the CEO and Campus Presidents to complete the process of accreditation and Title IV eligibility for all TechSkills campuses
Work with the CEO in the development and implementation of a comprehensive business plan for optimizing the Company’s current operations and opportunities
Work with the CEO and investors to secure a new round of capital funding that will facilitate rapid growth
Create or refine financial reports and statements that accurately measure campus and company performance, and that allow for accurate budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis, internal controls, process improvement, and cash flow management
Work with the CEO to identify and analyze opportunities for growth through roll out of new programs and campuses, and potentially through acquisitions of other schools or programs

THE CAREER OPPORTUNITY

To an experienced CFO with relevant Title IV experience, this opportunity offers several attractive features:

The opportunity to join a small executive team and have “a seat at the table” as the company charts its future
The opportunity to work with the current investors in securing additional capital for growth
The opportunity to be the principal financial decision maker in a company capable of growing to $100MM or more within 2-3 years
The opportunity to attain significant equity in the company
The opportunity to work in an attractive Austin location

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is working as Chief Financial Officer or Vice President of Finance for a for-profit college or training company that enrolls students eligible for federal financial aid funds under Title IV legislation. He or she has worked with Campus Presidents and Regional Vice Presidents in helping to establish accreditation and Title IV compliance, and with a CEO and investors to secure capital for growth.

This individual is a “player/coach”—strategic enough to handle critical financial management issues but also hands-on enough to manage day-to-day cash flow at the campus level.

Specifically, this individual has –

Specific experience with Title IV and other financial aid programs, regulatory compliance, revenue recognition, reviewing account reconciliations, and proforma analyses, all within a for-profit college that grew from less than $40MM to more than $80MM within three years

An extensive background in financial management with particular strengths in the areas of financial statement preparation, budgeting/forecasting, financial analysis, internal controls, process improvement, and cash management

Experience working with external parties, e.g. private equity investors, bankers, consult-ants, and independent accountants; experience reporting on, and monitoring compliance with, bank covenants; M&A and/or IPO experience would be valuable

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; a Master of Business Administration degree and/or designation as a Certified Public Accountant would be a plus

A management style that is decisive and entrepreneurial; strong conceptual, creative, and problem-solving skills; a self-starter who is capable of managing his/her time and priorities effectively while successfully accomplishing planned objectives

A track record of exerting strong fiscal control (appropriately managing/conserving cash) and driving EBIT bottom-line growth

Experience developing and implementing financial processes and procedures that are scalable as an organization grows

Experience managing finances for a multi-location organization

Experience bringing a strategic level of leadership to the finance function, serving as financial strategist while managing a the day-to-day requirements of a finance department

Superior business and financial analytical skills–success with timely monthly financial re-porting, detailed financial analysis, and the preparation of ad-hoc reports and analyses, cash flow planning, and management

Culturally and temperamentally, the ideal candidate is a team player who believes that individual success flows from the overall success of the organization.

This involves a range of personal attributes– flexibility and adaptability; a great work ethic; leadership with minimal supervision; an ability to analyze and evaluate one’s own (and other’s) performance and to develop plans to improve performance; excellent presentation skills; willingness to take responsibility for both success and failure—a thick skin; self-confidence and a positive attitude about self, company, and marketplace; consistent, effective prospecting skills—knowing how to reach decision maker; effective listening and questioning; sincerity, trust, believability and warmth; and a strong desire for success.

COMPENSATION
Compensation will include salary, bonus, and equity in line with the individual’s experience.

TRAVEL
Travel may be as much as 30 percent in the first year.