Hunt Scanlon Media, a leading provider of executive search industry news, has honored Lindauer as one of the top executive search firms for higher education of 2026.
“We are grateful for this honor, which reflects Lindauer’s deep commitment to serving our clients in higher education during times of change, evolution, and transformation,” said Paula Fazli, Senior Vice President and Co-Lead of Lindauer’s Higher Education Practice.
“Since the firm’s founding in 1997, higher education has been one of Lindauer’s foundational practice areas, and we have been honored to partner with a range of institutions in search of dynamic leaders who will honor their traditions of excellence and propel their missions forward.”
For three decades, Lindauer has connected higher education institutions across the globe with outstanding leaders from a broad array of backgrounds and areas of expertise, including advancement, academic affairs, student affairs, business and finance, and enrollment management.
Recent placements in higher education
- Senior Vice President for Advancement – Boston University
- Vice President, Development and Alumni Relations – University of Texas at Dallas
- Chief People Officer – The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
- Vice President for Advancement – Cleveland State University
- Executive Director – Penn State Alumni Association
- Vice President for Development, Health Affairs and Health System – University of Texas at San Antonio
- Dean of Music – Boston Conservatory at Berklee
- Vice President for Advancement – Medical University of South Carolina
- Executive Director of Development – Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
- Assistant Vice President for Development – University of Vermont Foundation
- Managing Director and AVP for International Development – Duke University
- Executive Director for Donor Relations and Stewardship – Rice University
With Lindauer’s support and guidance, we considered candidates from a range of backgrounds, including from outside academia. We placed someone as Chief People Officer that we couldn’t have anticipated at the beginning of our search. And yet she’s exactly who we hoped we’d find for the role.
— Dan Shore, Chief Operating Officer, The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Recognition for Lindauer
We’re grateful to be recognized by peers, clients, and candidates.
