JEFFREY L. MAGNOLI
Torrington
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrollment & Secondary School Placement Officer
Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to identify potential candidates for enrollment
- Organized and facilitated campus/class visits for prospective families/students to recruit potential enrollees
- Analyzed data related to placement success rates to determine areas of improvement
- Cultivated relationships with local businesses and organizations to increase exposure and brand recognition
- Prepared reports regarding placement activity including details about successful placements
- Promoted the organization's services through various marketing channels such as social media platforms, website, on-campus events, workshops, chamber of commerce events, community fairs/events
- Prepared students for secondary school applications, interviews, and experiences by one-on-one conferences, workshops, mock interviews, recruitment events and direct communication with secondary school admission personnel
Interim Mathematics Faculty
Ethel Walker School
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed and implemented mathematics for high school and middle school students
- Provided individualized tutoring to struggling students in algebra II, algebra I, and pre-algebra
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching mathematics concepts
- Evaluated student performance in the classroom through observation and daily and weekly assessments
- Prepared instructional materials such as lecture notes, slideshows, quizzes, tests, examinations, study guides and supplemental resources
- Collaborated with colleagues as coach of varsity lacrosse, junior varsity volleyball, and as a member of a weekend activities crew
Education & Public Relations Supervisor
E3 Transition Program
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Directed and supervised team of8 staff members in daily operations
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures12 students with behavioral challenges (ages16 years to21 years) to improve life and occupational skills/readiness
- Tracked progress on student development and provided timely feedback to staff members
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks, schedule, and benchmark deadlines
- Ensured compliance with all State Department of Education goals and expectations through planning and communicating with all staff members, administrators, and State officials
Director of Admission, Financial Aid & Marketing
Maplebrook School
05.2015 - 08.2018
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve enrollment yield
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the admission office and school
- Recruited, toured, interviewed, and evaluated all potential enrollees
- Managed departmental budgeting and financial aid program disbursement for need-based families
- Travelled regionally and nationally to represent the school at conferences, workshops, and recruitment events
Marketing & Communications Associate
Kingswood Oxford School
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Assisted in the development and implementation of communications strategies, plans and tactics
- Composed press releases, talking points, brochures and other materials for internal and external audiences
- Created content for website updates, social media posts, newsletters and other digital formats
Production Editor
Questar Assessment, Inc.
08.2010 - 09.2012
- Reviewed States’ Department of Education (DOE) test materials and manuals for accuracy, clarity and adherence to individual State’s DOE publishing standards
- Managed production schedules for authors and editors to ensure timely publication of materials
- Coordinated with design staff to ensure accurate visual presentation of content per DOEs
- Edited text for grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors
- Monitored print production processes to ensure quality assurance
- Ensured that all elements of the testing materials met established guidelines prior to printing or distribution
- Proofread documents in both hard copy and digital formats
- Maintained accurate records of changes made during the editing process
Director of Admission, Financial Aid & Marketing
Admiral Farragut Academy
07.2006 - 06.2010
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve enrollment yield
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the admission office and school
- Recruited, toured, interviewed, and evaluated all potential enrollees
- Managed departmental budgeting and financial aid program disbursement for need-based families
- Travel regionally, nationally, and internationally to represent the school at conferences, workshops, and recruitment events
Head of School
Hale Academy
07.2003 - 06.2006
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for the school’s long-term goals (including inaugural accreditation through the Florida Council of Independent Schools)
- Conducted regular meetings with faculty to ensure adherence to standards of excellence in teaching and learning
- Created budget proposals and monitored financial performance of the school
- Evaluated staff performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement
- Oversaw recruitment, hiring, and training processes for new faculty members
- Ensured compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards
- Collaborated with parents to create a positive learning environment for students
- Advised board members on educational matters related to curriculum design and implementation
- Managed day-to-day operations of the school by delegating tasks among faculty members
- Engaged in community outreach programs to promote the school’s mission and objectives
Director of Admission and Financial Aid
All Saints Episcopal Day School
07.2000 - 06.2003
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve enrollment yield
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the admission office and school
- Recruited, toured, interviewed, and evaluated all potential enrollees
- Plan and execute on and off campus events including but not limited to Open Houses, and Recruitment Fairs
- Managed departmental budgeting and financial aid program disbursement for need-based families
Department Chair and Faculty Member
Rumsey Hall School
09.1979 - 06.2000
- Provided leadership in curriculum development and execution for Fine Arts and Mathematical Department
- Interviewed, hired, and supervised faculty members within the department
- Collaborated with other departments on interdisciplinary projects
- Managed departmental budgeting processes including forecasting, planning, tracking expenses
- Mentored junior faculty members in their professional development initiatives
- Coached athletic teams for three seasons per school year
- Live-in dorm parent for boarding student
- Director of two full-scale theatrical productions per year
- Team leader for faculty weekend activity crew
Education
M.A.L.S. - Mathematics
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT01.1997
B.F.A. - Theater (acting & directing)
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT01.1979
Skills
- Clear Communication Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Cooperative Team Engagement
- Editing and Proof Reading
- Client Relationship Management
- Project Management
- Training & Motivation
- Blackbaud EMS & Razor’s Edge
- Online Community Engagement
- Google Analytics & Suites
- Finalsite CMS
- Adobe Suite Proficiency
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Interview coaching
- Resume reviewing
Timeline
Enrollment & Secondary School Placement Officer
Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy
11.2022 - 08.2024
Interim Mathematics Faculty
Ethel Walker School
09.2021 - 08.2022
Education & Public Relations Supervisor
E3 Transition Program
08.2018 - 12.2020
Director of Admission, Financial Aid & Marketing
Maplebrook School
05.2015 - 08.2018
Marketing & Communications Associate
Kingswood Oxford School
09.2012 - 06.2013
Production Editor
Questar Assessment, Inc.
08.2010 - 09.2012
Director of Admission, Financial Aid & Marketing
Admiral Farragut Academy
07.2006 - 06.2010
Head of School
Hale Academy
07.2003 - 06.2006
Director of Admission and Financial Aid
All Saints Episcopal Day School
07.2000 - 06.2003
Department Chair and Faculty Member
Rumsey Hall School
09.1979 - 06.2000
B.F.A. - Theater (acting & directing)
Central Connecticut State University
M.A.L.S. - Mathematics
Wesleyan University
Similar Profiles
Meghan Charleen CobbMeghan Charleen Cobb
Head of Lower School at Mountain Academy-Teton Science SchoolsHead of Lower School at Mountain Academy-Teton Science Schools
Brittany WoodBrittany Wood
ABA Therapist at Talcott Center for Child DevelopmentABA Therapist at Talcott Center for Child Development
Katrina AustriacoKatrina Austriaco
OB/GYN Medical Assistant at Dr. Joseph Talcott, DOOB/GYN Medical Assistant at Dr. Joseph Talcott, DO