Executive Recruiter - College President Search

AlphaGov is seeking an experienced Executive Recruiter to lead a college president search. You will work with institutional leadership and the search committee to define the leadership profile, engage qualified candidates, and guide the process through finalist selection and offer acceptance.

This opportunity is suited to a recruiter who understands higher education leadership and can earn the confidence of both presidential candidates and the people responsible for selecting them.

What you’ll do

• Translate the institution’s priorities into a clear candidate profile and search strategy.
• Identify and engage sitting presidents, provosts, and other qualified senior leaders.
• Conduct candidate interviews and assess leadership experience, institutional fit, and readiness.
• Present qualified candidates with clear summaries of their strengths and relevant experience.
• Coordinate search committee meetings, candidate interviews, and finalist activities.
• Manage candidate communication, references, and offer coordination through completion.
• Maintain an organized search process with clear milestones and regular client updates.

What we’re looking for

• Experience leading college or university president searches, or closely comparable higher education executive searches.
• An established network within higher education leadership.
• Experience advising governing boards and search committees.
• Strong candidate assessment, outreach, and client communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive information and competing stakeholder priorities.

Submit your résumé and a brief summary of relevant searches. Include the positions recruited, your responsibilities, and the outcomes. Please do not include confidential candidate information.