Recruitment Sourcing for Higher Education
Hire University Staff 60% Faster. Zero Upfront Cost.
We source and introduce qualified candidates for all university positions. Pay only when you hire.
Universities waste 6–12 months hiring through job boards. We source candidates in
60–120 days and charge 8–15% commission — half the cost of traditional recruiters.
Faculty. Leadership. Staff. Any role.
The Problem
University Hiring Is Stuck in 1995
Most universities rely on job boards, traditional recruiters charging 20–25% fees with 6–12 month timelines, and passive recruitment — posting and waiting.
Result: slow hiring, poor candidate quality, high cost.
The pain points
- Faculty hiring takes 9–12 months
- 70% of applicants are unqualified
- Interview process is time-consuming
- Leadership hires are especially challenging
- Staff turnover is high — constant hiring need
The Solution
Active Sourcing Changes Everything
We don't post jobs. We find candidates. Instead of waiting for applications, we identify qualified people actively looking or open to new opportunities — and reach out directly.
60–120 day timeline
vs 6–12 months with job boards
Pre-qualified candidates
not cold applicants
50% cheaper
8–15% vs 20–25% traditional recruiters
Academic-focused
we understand university culture and needs
All position types
faculty, leadership, and staff
Process
The Process Is Simple
Week 1
Tell Us What You Need
You describe the position and ideal candidate profile. We confirm understanding in writing.
Weeks 2–8
We Source Candidates
We identify qualified candidates and reach out directly. Interested researchers respond — we phone-screen and prepare them for your team.
Week 9
We Introduce Candidates
20–30 warm introductions to your hiring team, complete with resume, credentials, publications, and fit summary. You interview at your pace.
Weeks 9–16
You Hire
Your team interviews and decides. When they accept the offer, you pay commission. Done.
Timeline: 60–120 days from start to first introductions.
Cost: Zero until hire. Then 8–15% of annual salary.
Pricing
Transparent Pricing. No Surprises.
Zero upfront cost. Pay only on hire.
Faculty & Researcher
8%
of annual salary
Professor, Researcher, Postdoc, Lecturer
$85K salary → $6,800 fee
Timeline: 60–90 days
Leadership & Admin
10–12%
of annual salary
VP, Dean, Director, AVP
$200K salary → $20K–24K fee
Timeline: 90–120 days
Executive / C-Suite
15%
of annual salary
President, Chancellor, Provost, Chief Officers
$350K salary → $52.5K fee
Timeline: 120+ days
Staff & Support
8%
of annual salary
Admin, HR, Finance, IT, Support
$50K salary → $4,000 fee
Timeline: 45–60 days
Case Study
Anonymized at the client's request
How a Private University Filled Its Director of Marketing Role in 12 Weeks
Situation
A private university needed to fill an open Director of Marketing position and wanted qualified candidates faster than a posted listing was likely to produce.
Our Approach
We identified and directly contacted qualified marketing leadership candidates rather than posting and waiting for applications, and delivered a shortlist for the university's team to interview.
Results
- ✓ Timeline: 12 weeks from engagement start to accepted offer
- ✓ Salary: $98,000 · Fee: $9,800 (10%)
- ✓ Well under the 15–25%+ typical contingency range
Ready to Hire Faster and Cheaper?
Schedule a free 20-minute consultation. We'll discuss your open positions and show you how it works. No obligation. No pressure.
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