Academic Career & Executive Search

Firm Overview

Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) is a boutique firm exclusively dedicated to higher education institutions. Our experienced, client-centric team brings deep sector expertise and a customized approach to each search, ensuring we match institutions with transformative talent. Clients range from research-intensive R1 universities to community colleges, including public, private, liberal arts, teaching, HBCU, HSI, health science centers, and faith-based institutions. We offer six levels of search services to meet the needs of any position and budget, including full-service executive search, candidate generation, faculty-level placements, and interim solutions.

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News Briefings

Academic Career & Executive Search Recruits CIO for Central New Mexico Community College

After an extensive national search process, Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has placed Chris Ament as chief information officer of Central New Mexico Community College (CNM). Jennifer Muller, managing partner, led the assignment. Mr. Ament, currently CIO at Ohio University, will join the CNM community and begin serving in this leadership role starting June 15. “I’m confident...

Academic Career & Executive Search Seeking CFO for Cleary University

Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been retained by Cleary University to lead in its search for a new CFO. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the assignment. Cleary recently rolled out its new strategic plan, The Fourth Wave, and the plan presents an exciting opportunity for a CFO to lead financial transformation within a high-growth education...

Academic Career & Executive Search Seeking HR Leader for the University of Central Missouri

Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been retained to recruit the next associate vice president of human resources at the University of Central Missouri (UCM). Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the assignment. Reporting to the CFO and serving as a member of the president’s strategic leadership team, the AVP of HR will play a vital role in...

Academic Career & Executive Search Retained by Central New Mexico Community College to Find CIO

Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been retained by Central New Mexico Community College to lead in its search for a chief information officer. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the assignment. This role is designed for an experienced CIO with strong business acumen, who is ready to lead at scale, shape enterprise direction, and leave...

Academic Career & Executive Search Recruits CFO for the Cleveland Institute of Art

Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has assisted in the recruitment of Melanie Walker as vice president of business affairs and chief financial officer of the Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA). Jennifer Muller, managing partner, led the search. "We're thrilled to welcome Melanie as CIA's next vice president of business affairs and CFO," said president and CEO...

Academic Career & Executive Search Seeking Chief Information & Technology Officer for the Massachusetts College of Art and Design 

Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been retained by the Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) to lead in its search for a chief information and technology officer (CITO). Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the assignment. The position offers an extraordinary platform to shape the college’s culture, strategy, and technology enterprise, positioning MassArt at the...