Human Resources serves as a strategic partner in the leadership of many higher education institutions, particularly during times of institutional stress. As executive search consultants serving the higher education market, we wanted to learn what is on the minds of senior HR leaders in this unprecedented time, so we engaged with HR leaders at large and small, public and private institutions to...
Most higher education institutions, at some point, find themselves in need of a seasoned leader who can step in temporarily to maintain continuity during a full search. Below, Joseph Johnston, Ph.D., head of AGB Search’s Interim Search Practice, provides insights about the process and benefits of appointing an interim leader.
When should an institution hire an interim leader?
In most instances, an...
If you have worked most of your career in academia, it is likely you have served on or chaired a search committee for a senior administrative hire and are familiar with the intense process of searching for the right leader. You have spent valuable time in listening sessions expressing your ideas and concerns for the future of the institution, sifted through numerous applications and evaluated...
When a college or university embarks on the critical task of hiring a new president, a strategically developed candidate pool can better position its search committee to find the most effective leader. A committee should consider a range of candidate recruitment methods, with the aim of identifying the individual that can best serve the unique needs of the organization. Following are four...