Education

K-12 + Higher Ed
Executive Search

Impacting Future Generations

Lindauer has long and proven executive search experience in the field of Education. We’ve been honored to partner with a wide range of educational institutions, from complex research universities, vibrant liberal arts colleges, and thriving community colleges, to elementary and secondary educational institutions, or even unique learning environments across the United States and globally.

Our Consultants understand the intersections of faculty and research; enrollment management and admissions; student and residential life; diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; fundraising and finance; operations and marketing; analytics, data, and more. We understand how to explore whether an educational leader, frontline fundraiser, or department administrator has the skills to handle complex environments, mature and emerging programs, and uplifting community engagement.

We will assess leadership and management capabilities, vet ability to create and drive strategy, measure experience to mount large-scale and targeted initiatives, and discern builders from maintainers.

We would be honored to partner with you on your education executive search.

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Our work can be best categorized between Higher Education and K-12/Independent Schools.

Higher Education

Lindauer earns high marks from higher education clients for our ability to identify talented professionals for preeminent colleges, universities, and research institutions.

Our Consultants understand the intersections of faculty and research; enrollment management and admissions; student and residential life; diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; fundraising and finance; operations and marketing; analytics, data, and more. We understand how to explore whether an educational leader, frontline fundraiser, or department administrator has the skills to handle complex environments, guidance for new and existing programs, and uplift and inspire community engagement.

We assess management skill and finesse, vet ability to create and drive strategy, and discern builders from maintainers.

Our global database allows us to engage the best candidates, overcome marketplace obstacles, and successfully conduct multiple searches simultaneously for a single institution.

Our team also recognizes the critical role of diverse leadership that has an eye for inclusion and access across the educational field. Lindauer continues to be a champion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in higher education since the firm’s founding. Today, our team continues its leadership in the advocacy for equity and anti-racism work with boards, leaders, hiring managers, search peers, a trusted network of industry advisors and consultants, and an extraordinary roster of talented professionals.

Recruit and Retain Leaders in Education

“The key to a successful search is staying on track, and providing great candidates. Lindauer is better at this than anyone else. They are systematic and predictable in terms of working through a search expeditiously, which is one of the things I value most about the firm. You can count on Lindauer to get under the surface and really understand what you need and be clear in communication with you and the candidates. I have partnered with them on multiple searches and highly recommend their work.”

– Bob Groves, Senior Associate Vice President for Development
University of Texas at Austin

Representative Client List

Higher Education
Practice Team

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Jill Lasman

Senior Executive Vice President and Managing Director

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Faith Montgomery

Vice President and Managing Director

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Maureen Huminik

Vice President and Managing Director

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Libby Roberts

Executive Vice President and Managing Director

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Chandra Montgomery

Consultant

megan-abbett

Megan Abbett

Assistant Vice President

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Terri Rutter

Assistant Vice President

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Carmel Napolitano

Vice President

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Pamella Reid

Consultant

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Khushboo Rami-Patel

Consultant

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Lauren Haines

Consultant + Director, Business Development

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Alexandra Barber

Consultant

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Elsa Gomes Bondlow

Consultant

alexus-forte

Alexus Forte

Associate Consultant

sonya-hairston

Sonya Hairston

Senior Consultant

raegan-harvey

Raegan Harvey

Consultant

andrew-machado

Andrew Machado

Consultant

josh-maker

Josh Maker

Consultant

Industry News + Resources

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    K-12 / Independent Schools

    Lindauer earns top marks from education clients for our ability to identify talented professionals for K-12 and independent schools.

    Our Consultants understand the intersections of academics and co-curricular endeavors; enrollment management and admissions; diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and access to education; fundraising and finance; operations and marketing; analytics, data, and more. We understand how to explore whether an educational leader, frontline fundraiser, or department administrator has the skills to handle complex environments, mature and emerging programs, and intense community engagement.

    We will assess leadership and management capabilities, vet ability to create and drive strategy, measure experience to mount large-scale and targeted initiatives, and discern builders from maintainers.

    Our global database allows us to engage the best candidates, overcome marketplace obstacles, and successfully make transformative leadership placements or conduct multiple searches for a single institution simultaneously.

    Lindauer has also been a relentless champion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in education – including in independent schools – since the firm’s founding. Today, our team continues its leadership in the advocacy for equity and anti-racism work with boards, leaders, hiring managers, search peers, a trusted network of industry advisors and consultants, and an extraordinary roster of talented professionals.

    Recruit and Retain Leaders in Education

    “I have no hesitation in giving Lindauer the highest recommendation. Our whole team was impressed as we were presented with a level of candidates we hadn’t even dreamed of. The firm was recommended to me by the head of another independent school, and it was the best recommendation I have ever received. Everyone should know about Lindauer.”

    – Julie Faulstich, Head of School
    Westover School

    K-12 / Independent Schools
    Practice Area Team

    faith-montgomery

    Faith Montgomery

    Vice President and Managing Director

    libby-roberts

    Libby Roberts

    Executive Vice President and Managing Director

    lauren-haines-1

    Lauren Haines

    Consultant + Director, Business Development

    terri-rutter

    Terri Rutter

    Assistant Vice President

    carmel-napolitano

    Carmel Napolitano

    Vice President

    khushboo-rami-patel

    Khushboo Rami-Patel

    Consultant

    megan-abbett

    Megan Abbett

    Assistant Vice President

    alex-barber

    Alexandra Barber

    Consultant

    elsa-gomes-bondlow

    Elsa Gomes Bondlow

    Consultant

    alexus-forte

    Alexus Forte

    Associate Consultant

    sonya-hairston

    Sonya Hairston

    Senior Consultant

    raegan-harvey

    Raegan Harvey

    Consultant

    maureen-huminik

    Maureen Huminik

    Vice President and Managing Director

    jill-lasman

    Jill Lasman

    Senior Executive Vice President and Managing Director

    andrew-machado

    Andrew Machado

    Consultant

    josh-maker

    Josh Maker

    Consultant

    chandra-montgomery

    Chandra Montgomery

    Consultant

    Industry News + Resources

    Building Culture Post Water Cooler

    Should we mourn the loss of the water cooler? According to Lindauer CEO Deb Taft, managers are now presented with new opportunities to build culture and foster collaboration.

    Read More
    How to Address Burnout

    While managers can deploy strategies to help their employees prioritize emotional well-being, this may be a moment to ask high-level strategic questions that lead to deeper institutional solutions.

    Read More
    Forbes Names Lindauer a Top Executive Search Firm

    For the third consecutive year, Forbes has named Lindauer to its list of Best Executive Recruiting Firms.

    Read More

    Subscribe today to get the latest industry news, resources, and career opportunities.