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 strategyIdentify and engage sitting presidents, provosts, and other qualified senior leadersConduct candidate interviews and assess leadership experience, institutional fit, and readinessPresent qualified candidates with clear summaries of their strengths and relevant experienceCoordinate search committee meetings, candidate interviews, and finalist activitiesManage candidate communication, references, and offer coordination through completionMaintain an organized search process with clear milestones and regular client updates Requirements What we're looking for Experience leading college or university president searches, or closely comparable higher education executive searchesAn established network within higher education leadershipExperience advising governing boards and search committeesStrong candidate assessment, outreach, and client communication skillsAbility to manage sensitive information and competing stakeholder priorities Benefits 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.