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Higher Education

Experience

For over 35 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.

Academic Affairs

Chief Academic Officer
Provost
Dean
Faculty

Administration

Chancellor
President
Chief of Staff
General Counsel
Compliance Officer

Athletics and Recreation

Athletic Director
Conference Commissioner
Head Coach
Recreation

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

Chief Diversity Officer
Academic Diversity Officer
Vice President Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Multicultural Services

Enrollment Services

Vice President of Enrollment Management
Admissions
Registrar
Institutional Research

Finance and Operations

Chief Financial Officer
Chief Human Resources Officer
Title IX
Dining Services
Auxiliary Services
Facilities
Emergency Management

Marketing and Communications

Chief Marketing Officer
Vice President of Communications
Membership/Alumni Relations
Public Relations

Public Safety

Vice President of Safety and Security
Chief of Police
Campus Security
Emergency Management

Student Affairs

Vice President of Student Affairs
Dean of Students
Leadership and Engagement
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Residence Life and Housing
Student Center/Union
Career Services

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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.

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