Higher Education Executive Search

Colleges and universities are navigating an era of profound transformation.

Lindauer brings deep knowledge of the higher education landscape, recruiting leaders who can reinforce the public value of colleges and universities while guiding institutions to expand opportunity, innovation, and lasting impact.

From presidents to deans to the full cabinet of c-suite leaders, our track record spans the full spectrum of campus leadership. Let us help you identify the talent that will shape the next era of your institution.

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The Institutions We Serve

Research Universities + Liberal Arts Colleges + Community Colleges + Faith-Affiliated Colleges and Universities + HBCUs, MSIs, and Tribal Colleges + Professional and Graduate Schools

Our Clients in Higher Education

Our Functional Expertise

We understand the full range of campus functions and their intersections, delivering executives who shape the future of higher education.

Executive Leadership

President
Provost
Chancellor

Academic Affairs

Provost
Academic Deans
Department Chairs
Teaching and Learning Center Directors
Library and Library Services

Advancement and Development

Advancement Services
Analytics
Annual Giving
Athletics
Campaign Management
Corporate and Foundation Relations
Donor Relations
Event Management
Major Gifts
Membership Management
Planned Giving
Stewardship

Alumni and Constituent Engagement

Alumni Relations
Athletics Engagement
Digital Engagement
Engagement Programs
Event Management

Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion

Organizational Culture
Culture and Values Officers
Inclusion and Belonging
Diversity Officers
Equity Programs
Community Outreach
Access and Engagement

Enrollment

Admissions and Financial Aid

Finance, Operations, and Administration

Vice President for Finance and Administration
Chief Financial Officer
Controller
Business Management
Technology

Grants and Contracts

Compliance
Grants Management
Research Administration

Human Resources

CHRO
Total Rewards
Talent Management
Employee and Labor Relations

Marketing and Communications

Digital Engagement
Media Relations
Technology
Management
Direct Response

Student Affairs

Chief Student Affairs Officers
Residential Life
Career Services
Title IX

All Searches and Placements

”The Lindauer team did a tremendous job guiding our search advisory committee through the many facets of the search, from crafting the right interview questions to removing bias from every checkpoint in the process. Our consultants kept us on track and made sure we maintained momentum from start to finish.
Joan O’Neill, Yale University

The Lindauer Lens

We see an executive search as an opportunity to bring the future into focus.

In partnership with our clients, we weave different perspectives, organizational needs, and aspirations into a shared understanding that moves us forward together. This clarity not only shapes the search but also positions you, your team, and your new leader for lasting impact and meaningful progress.

Our Search Principles