The Harvey School (NY) Selects Connor Associates for Director of Finance & Operations Search

Connor Associates’ President Mike Connor is excited to announce a partnership with The Harvey School in Katonah, New York in its search for a new Director of Finance and Operations (DFO). Finance and Operations Strategic Partner, Thom Greenlaw, and Director of Special Projects, Carolyn Stiles, will lead the effort to secure this integral member of Harvey’s administrative team.


About The Harvey School

The Harvey School is an independent, co-educational school serving students in grades six to twelve. The School provides a student-centered, college-preparatory program for 360 students. Harvey fosters lifelong learning and inspires students to develop the confidence and leadership qualities necessary to succeed in a diverse, competitive, and changing world.

The Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for the management of the financial and business operations and assets of the school, working in partnership with the Head of School, Bill Knauer, and other senior leadership. A key responsibility for the DFO is to strategically plan for the future resource and operational needs of the school. For the complete DFO position description and information on how to apply, click here.

To learn more about The Harvey School community and the talent who support it, please visit https://www.harveyschool.org/.

Connor Associates is a nationally recognized organization providing strategic support for independent schools. For over two decades, we have been known for focusing on communicating value and getting everyone in the school on board for strategic financial and enrollment management, fundraising, and academic leadership. For more information, visit www.connor-associates.com.


Connor Associates stakes its value on its experience with providing comprehensive services, including ensuring proof of ROI through Image Audits (reputational asset and risk management), Alumni and Alumni Parent Surveys, Enrollment Feasibility Studies which identify qualified appropriate prospects at rooftop level, Five-year enrollment Forecasts, Location Studies, Business Office Evaluations and Plans (price sensitivity/elasticity and tuition analysis, benchmarking, reliable revenue streams, compensation studies, strategic financial planning and modeling, and capital management), Strategic Marketing Plans based on research, and onsite training and coaching to get everyone in your school and your trustees supporting enrollment, retention, and philanthropy.

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