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Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) Places Assistant Vice President, Office of Research Administration at The University of Akron

(December 15, 2025, WEST HARTFORD, CT) Following a national search, Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES), a leading higher education-focused executive search firm, is pleased to announce the successful placement of Dr. Tamara V. Hill, securing the role of Assistant Vice President, Office of Research Administration at The University of Akron.

Dr. Tamara Hill brings more than 30 years of distinguished experience in research administration and financial leadership across several major research institutions. Dr. Hill holds a PhD in Higher Education Administration from Liberty University. She most recently served as Associate Vice President of Research Operations and Finance at Morehouse School of Medicine. Her strategic vision, deep expertise in compliance and sponsored program management, and commitment to developing future leaders in the field will be invaluable as she joins UA’s research enterprise. The University of Akron (UA) is among Ohio’s most influential public urban research universities, conducting high-quality research in focused areas of excellence, contributing to the vitality of the local economy, and providing a workforce in highly trained diverse disciplines. Listed among the 2025 Princeton Review Best Regional Colleges in the Midwest, UA offers over 14,000 students a wide variety of in-demand associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree programs. UA is a STEM-intensive institution that has strong connections with industries including polymers, advanced materials, and engineering. UA brings together a group of diverse learners, including full-time, part-time, online, veterans, and adult students. Students are enrolled across five colleges: 1) College of Engineering and Polymer Science, 2) Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, 3) College of Business, 4) Law, and 5) College of Health and Human Sciences. In addition, students are served by Wayne Campus. Ranked among the Top 10 Colleges in Ohio, UA consistently earns recognition for regional academic strength and value in Ohio.

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Academic Career & Executive Search, a higher education-focused search firm, specializes in affordable excellence, providing perfectly matched candidates to institutions quickly and accurately. Their methodologies, based on frequent touchpoints, pinpoint ideal candidates with speed and meticulous care, resulting in highly successful placements.

They offer flexible service/pricing levels for all positions, ensuring affordability. Contact Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, at 860-740-2600 or Jennifer@ACESrch.com, or visit https://acesrch.com/.