Clients

Across 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.

Expertise

Isaacson, Miller brings a deep understanding of the higher education landscape and is expert at navigating the increasing complexity of these recruitments. Our teams demonstrate a profound knowledge of the leadership qualities most desired by search committees and the ability to identify and evaluate exceptional candidates with the judgment, integrity, and values to lead these critical civic institutions. 

The list of challenges facing leaders is formidable: diminishing trust in higher education institutions; pressure to reduce barriers to education and ease financial stress on families; a sharper focus on student success, outcomes, and value; fundamental shifts in the economy; rapid technological innovation, especially in artificial intelligence; and a need to strengthen the humanities. Isaacson, Miller identifies the next generation of leaders who are rising to meet this moment.

Reach

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, and effective leaders required to guide our higher education partners into the future.