Academic Search Employee Directory
Higher EducationDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
Academic Search is a mid-sized firm based in Washington, D.C., that concentrates on expanding leadership capacity within higher education by identifying, recruiting, and developing senior leaders for colleges and universities. Its team comprises experienced higher education executives who bring practical insight to the hiring process and related leadership-development work. The company's clients are higher education institutions seeking national-scale leadership talent to strengthen governance and academic leadership. Operating in the higher education industry, it provides executive search and leadership initiatives as a specialized service for colleges and universities. Recent activity includes partnerships with the PNW Alumni Community and Harrisburg Area Community College to conduct leadership searches. In 2024 the firm added a director of business school initiatives to its leadership team, reflecting an emphasis on expanding leadership work in business education.