Executive Search Profile

The Art & Science Group seeks applications and nominations of outstanding candidates to join the firm as a Managing Associate. Managing associates at Art & Science Group engage with dynamic higher education leaders and campus communities to help their institutions innovate and thrive during one of the most challenging times in American higher education. The managing associate plays a critical role in informing strategic decisions that will shape the nature of the student academic, co-curricular, and social experience as well as how the institution engages with current students, alumni, and other key constituencies.

Art & Science Group is a specialized strategy consulting firm focused on assisting colleges, universities, independent schools, and adjacent organizations. Partnering with an institution’s leadership and community, we employ powerful, highly customized research with its key constituencies to inform decision-making on the big strategic questions it is facing, from strategic planning to competitive positioning to pricing.

The ideal candidate will have experience in higher education or related field (ideally including some exposure to institutional strategy); a passion for problem-solving; facility interpreting data and thinking critically; exceptional written and oral communication skills; and strong organizational and time management abilities.

Essential responsibilities will include but not be limited to

Work closely with the firm’s principals and senior vice president, consult on education-sector client projects that focus on developing market-informed strategy covering a range of institutional challenges including strategic planning, positioning, student recruitment, retention, advancement, and communications.
Develop and write compelling proposals, including helping to frame client challenge and research approach, developing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery of a proposal that addresses needs of the prospective client.

To ensure full consideration, completed applications are due by October 14, 2024. Candidates are asked to review the Executive Search Profile to understand the unique opportunities and qualifications for this position.

You will be required to submit a current resume, a cover letter addressing the position, and the contact information for three professional references (name, email, phone number, and relationship to you). Please click the Apply Now button to submit your application.

RH Perry & Associates, a national executive search firm, is assisting Art & Science Group with this search. All confidential communications may be directed to our search team Mr. Thomas DaRin, Senior Consultant, at (585) 451-9385, or Mr. Kevin Cavanagh, Senior Associate, at (646) 342-1700 or Paul G. Doeg, President and COO, at (828) 785-1394 or emailed to ArtSciGroup@rhperry.com.

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