advancing leadership
Higher Education
Experience
For over 30 years, Spelman Johnson has been the preeminent search firm for identifying and cultivating exceptional higher education leaders with the vision, passion and experience to succeed in leadership roles. Our search practice focuses on executive and senior-level positions including:
- president/chancellor
- vice president
- provost
- dean
- director
Spelman Johnson offers a full range of search support services including leadership transition. We work closely with clients to understand their specific needs, organizational culture, and desired outcomes.
Higher Education Search Specialties
We specialize in filling impactful, high-profile leadership positions at the presidential and cabinet level as well as across the areas of academic affairs, finance and administration, diversity, equity and inclusion, athletics, student affairs and student services, enrollment and enrollment services, and more.
Administration
- Chancellor
- President
- Chief of Staff
- General Counsel
- Compliance Officer
EXPERIENCE MATTERS
Spelman Johnson Consultants Have Direct Experience in Higher Education
Our team members understand the nuances and departmental and administrative structures unique to the field. Each consultant is driven by excellence in the search process and strives for identifying talent, providing exceptional service, making successful placements, and building long-term relationships with our clients.
Recent Higher Education Placements
Diane Husic
David Graham
Lauren Oliver
For Institutions
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We partner with institutions across the country to find the perfect match for your position.
For Candidates
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If you are looking for a new opportunity and want to join one of our clients, apply for one of our open searches.