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 General Counsel for MassArt

Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has recruited Jeannie Barrett as general counsel at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt). Jennifer Muller, managing partner, led the assignment. Ms. Barrett brings more than 25 years of legal experience in higher education, advising institutions and senior leaders on a wide range of complex legal, operational, governance, and...

Academic Career & Executive Search Retained by Briar Cliff University to Find New CFO

Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) has been selected by Briar Cliff University to lead in its search for a vice president of finance and chief financial officer. Jennifer Muller, managing partner, is leading the assignment. Briar Cliff University seeks a strategic and entrepreneurial financial leader. Reporting directly to the president and serving as a member of the...

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...