QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Although no one person may possess all of the qualities enumerated below, the ideal candidate would have the following professional and personal characteristics:
- Deep commitment to the history, values and enduring mission of Smith College as a premier educator of women;
- Vision, strategic leadership, insight and energy to understand the modern global context for women and to advance the college toward its highest aspirations and goals;
- Knowledge, experience, and passion to secure the resources that will attract and retain outstanding faculty, students, and staff, and enhance the educational program;
- The highest personal integrity and ethics;
- The character and skill to inspire alumnae and lead a strong development effort;
- Demonstrated commitment to the enduring values of a high-quality liberal arts education and the ability to articulate its strengths to others;
- A substantial understanding of the higher education landscape and the trends and developments that will affect the future of higher education in the United States and in the world;
- Proven ability to inspire and work successfully with diverse constituencies;
- Success as an administrator, and knowledge about college governance, including experience working with faculties and a board of trustees, aiding both to achieve productive, meaningful outcomes;
- A history of valuing young people and caring about the education and development of women;
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with the many constituencies of the college, skillfully negotiating different points of view;
- Resilience and stamina for the tasks at hand, personal grace in dealing with a broad spectrum of personalities, and good humor in leading the day-to-day work of the college.
