Remote Executive Recruiter for College President Searches

Bazeta; United States; Remote; 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.

This role requires a deep understanding of higher education leadership, strong client communication, and an ability to manage sensitive information while balancing stakeholder priorities across the search

Qualifications

• Experience leading college or university president searches or comparable higher education executive searches.
• Established network within higher education leadership.
• Ability to advise governing boards and search committees.
• Strong candidate assessment and outreach skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate institutional priorities into a clear candidate profile and search strategy.
• Identify and engage sitting presidents, provosts, and senior leaders.
• Conduct interviews and assess leadership experience and fit.
• Coordinate search committee meetings and finalist activities.
• Manage candidate communication and offer coordination through completion.

Skills

Executive search

Higher education leadership

Candidate assessment

Client communication

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.

This role requires a deep understanding of higher education leadership, strong client communication, and an ability to manage sensitive information while balancing stakeholder priorities across the search