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 Seeking Chief External Affairs Officer for Washtenaw Community College

Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been tapped by Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, MI, to recruit the next chief external affairs officer. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the search. Reporting directly to the president, this position is responsible for the college’s overall strategy relating to government relations, brand awareness, public relations, reputation,...

Academic Career & Executive Search Seeking New HR Leader for Fort Hays State University

Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been retained by Fort Hays State University to lead in its search for a director of human resources. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the search. With a strong, dedicated and experienced team already in place, the director will be well supported in providing leadership across human resources, employee relations,...

Academic Career & Executive Search Tapped by Bay de Noc Community College for Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Search

Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been tapped to find next dean of Nursing and Allied Health at Bay de Noc Community College. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the search. The search firm notes that this is an exceptional leadership opportunity to join a thriving and well-established nursing program at a college serving as...

Academic Career & Executive Search Tapped by Empire State University to Find VP of HR and Chief Human Resources Officer

Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been retained by Empire State University to lead in its search for a vice president of human resources and chief human resources officer. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the search. The executive will play a critical role in translating strategic vision into action. In this inaugural position, they...

Academic Career & Executive Search Places CEO and Dean, School of Nursing at Tarleton State University

Following a national search, Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has placed John Michael Leger as chief executive officer and dean, school of nursing at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, led the search. “Dr. Leger is well-equipped to lead our School of Nursing, having over 20 years of experience as a...

Academic Career & Executive Search Seeking Dean for Boise State University

Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been tapped by Boise State University to lead in its search for a dean for the College of Engineering. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the search. The next dean must have a growth mentality and future-oriented outlook for the acquisition and allocation of resources to address strategic goals that position the...