Excellence, Integrity + Impact Higher Education Insight, Diversity, Leadership Our Experience Isaacson, Miller is a trusted name in recruiting the finest talent to institutions in higher education. With more than half our work devoted to university and college leadership, we believe we have the nation’s largest and most diverse practice in higher education, spanning both academic administration and functional leadership positions. Our ClientsAcross thousands of searches, Isaacson, Miller has served nearly every sector of the academy, including the most distinguished public and private research universities and selective liberal arts colleges at the presidential level and critical roles throughout these institutions. The depth of Isaacson, Miller’s higher education practice is reflected in its reach into two- and four-year colleges and universities of all classifications and sizes, urban and rural. The firm is a trusted partner to many of the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other minority serving institutions, women’s colleges, and faith-based institutions around the country. Our UnderstandingAt this critical inflection point in higher education, Isaacson, Miller has a deep understanding of the increasing complexity of these positions and a profound knowledge of leadership qualities most desired by search committees. The list of challenges facing leaders is daunting: diminishing trust in higher education institutions; challenges to academic freedom and civil discourse; increasing urgency to address social and racial injustice; pressure to reduce barriers to education and ease financial stress on families; a sharper focus on student success, outcomes, value, and disparities; fundamental shifts in the economy; technological innovation; and a need to strengthen the humanities. Isaacson, Miller helps to identify the next generation of leaders that will rise to meet this moment. Our Track RecordWe have unparalleled commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in higher education; in 2022, 59% of our placements identified as women and 37% were people of color. 80% of our searches are for repeat clients; an increasing number are international.For more than 40 years, IM has developed and tested our understanding of the characteristics that define strong, visionary, inclusive, and effective leaders required to guide our higher education partners into the future. Experience + Dedication Evidence of Impact 59% Women Placements In 2022, 59% of our practice's placements identified as women. 37% POC Placements In 2022, 37% of our practice's placements were people of color. 80% Return Rate 80% of our searches are for clients who return to us after being pleased with past results. 3,700+ Searches Since our founding, we have conducted more than 3,700 searches in higher education. Outstanding Leaders Our Latest Results View All Michigan State University Kevin M. Guskiewicz, PhD | President Read More University of Maryland, Baltimore County Manfred H. M. van Dulmen | Provost Read More American University Nkenge Friday, EdD | Vice President of Inclusive Excellence Read More Northwestern University, McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science Christopher Schuh | Dean Read More Rochester Institute of Technology Prabu David, PhD | Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Read More Howard University Ben Vinson III, PhD | President Read More University of Dayton Matthew Shaw | Dean of Libraries Read More American Bar Association Jennifer Rosato Perea, JD | Managing Director, Legal Education and Accreditation Read More California State University, East Bay Myeshia Armstrong | Vice President for Administration and Finance Read More Vanderbilt University, School of Engineering Krishnendu “Krish" Roy, PhD | Dean Read More Bates College Garry Jenkins, JD | President Read More University of Massachusetts Amherst Javier Reyes, PhD | Chancellor Read More Mount Holyoke College Danielle Holley, JD | President Read More New York University Linda Mills, JD, LCSW, PhD | President Read More Tufts University Sunil Kumar, PhD | President Read More Bank Street Graduate School of Education Amy Stuart Wells, PhD | Dean Read More University of California, Davis Malisa Lee, PhD | Vice Provost of Enrollment Management Read More College of the Holy Cross Elliott Visconsi, PhD | Provost and Dean of the College Read More California State University, San Marcos Viridiana Diaz, EdD | Vice President of Student Affairs Read More Regis University Salvador Aceves, PhD | President Read More The State University of New York System John B. King, Jr. | Chancellor Read More University of British Columbia Frank Laezza | Vice President, Finance and Operations Read More Amherst College Michael Elliott, PhD | President Read More King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Chak Chan, PhD | Dean, Physical Sciences and Engineering Division Read More University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Santa J. Ono, PhD | President Read More The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Renita Miller, PhD | Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Read More University of Maryland, College of Education Kimberly Griffin, Phd | Dean Read More Oregon State University Jayathi Murthy, PhD | President Read More University of Maryland, Baltimore County Valerie Sheares Ashby, PhD | President Read More California State University, Chico Joseph Morales, PhD | Chief Diversity Officer Read More Dillard University Rochelle L. Ford, PhD, APR | President Read More Grinnell College Germaine Gross | Grinnell College Read More Harvard University Klara Jelinkova | Chief Information Officer Read More Previous Next How to Think Differently Insights View All How Colleges Can Perfect On-Site Interviews Partner Patricia Hastie and Managing Associate Alycia Johnson suggest some key ways to leave a positive and lasting impression on job candidates when conducting on-site interviews. Read More An IM Conversation with John Dozier and Tracie Jones IM partner Keight Tucker Kennedy sits down with John Dozier, Institute Community and Equity Officer, and Tracie Jones, Assistant Dean for DEI at MIT. Read More With a Large Number of College Presidents Stepping Down, Vacancies May Open Door for More Diverse Leaders The Boston Globe article, With a large number of college presidents stepping down, vacancies may open door for more diverse leaders, by Kate Selig, featured commentary from Isaacson, Miller Partner Keight Tucker Kennedy. Read More Lead the Future Open Searches View All H. Carton Rogers III Vice Provost and Director of Libraries Higher Education University of Pennsylvania See Details Dean, College of Liberal Arts Higher Education Rochester Institute of Technology See Details President Higher Education Pueblo Community College See Details Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Higher Education University of Missouri See Details Dean Higher Education Rutgers University, Graduate School of Education See Details Dean Higher Education University of Miami, Miami Herbert Business School See Details Vice President of Expanded Education Arts + Culture | Higher Education New England Conservatory See Details Associate Vice President for Human Resources Higher Education Goucher College See Details Associate Vice President for Development and Comprehensive Campaigns Advancement + Fundraising | Higher Education California State University, Fresno See Details
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Rochester Institute of Technology Prabu David, PhD | Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Read More
American Bar Association Jennifer Rosato Perea, JD | Managing Director, Legal Education and Accreditation Read More
California State University, East Bay Myeshia Armstrong | Vice President for Administration and Finance Read More
California State University, San Marcos Viridiana Diaz, EdD | Vice President of Student Affairs Read More
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Chak Chan, PhD | Dean, Physical Sciences and Engineering Division Read More
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Renita Miller, PhD | Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Read More
How Colleges Can Perfect On-Site Interviews Partner Patricia Hastie and Managing Associate Alycia Johnson suggest some key ways to leave a positive and lasting impression on job candidates when conducting on-site interviews. Read More
An IM Conversation with John Dozier and Tracie Jones IM partner Keight Tucker Kennedy sits down with John Dozier, Institute Community and Equity Officer, and Tracie Jones, Assistant Dean for DEI at MIT. Read More
With a Large Number of College Presidents Stepping Down, Vacancies May Open Door for More Diverse Leaders The Boston Globe article, With a large number of college presidents stepping down, vacancies may open door for more diverse leaders, by Kate Selig, featured commentary from Isaacson, Miller Partner Keight Tucker Kennedy. Read More
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Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Higher Education University of Missouri See Details
Vice President of Expanded Education Arts + Culture | Higher Education New England Conservatory See Details
Associate Vice President for Development and Comprehensive Campaigns Advancement + Fundraising | Higher Education California State University, Fresno See Details