Executive Recruiter - College President Search

AlphaGov; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

You will translate priorities into a clear candidate profile and search strategy, identify senior leaders, conduct interviews, and present qualified candidates with clear summaries of strengths and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Translate priorities into a candidate profile and search strategy.
• Identify and engage sitting presidents, provosts, and senior leaders.
• Conduct 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.

Job description

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.

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