Executive Search Services

Whether launching a full-scale national search or needing targeted support for a key leadership hire, UHR’s new Executive Search Team brings expertise, structure, and strategic insight to help attract top-tier talent.

Meet the Executive Search Team:

Mary Thompson – Executive Search Services Lead
Claudia Hamilton – Talent Acquisition and Sourcing
Melinda González – Executive Search Support

Contact the Executive Search Team

The Executive Search Team is equipped to assist with a wide range of senior-level and leadership searches across the university. These typically include:

Academic Leadership Roles

Deans and Associate Deans
Department Chairs and Heads
Directors of academic programs

Administrative and Executive Positions

Vice Presidents and Associate Vice Presidents
Chief Officers (e.g., Chief Diversity Officer, Chief Financial Officer)
Executive Directors and Senior Directors

Specialized Leadership Searches

Strategic initiative leads
Cross-functional leadership roles
High-impact positions requiring national outreach and tailored recruitment

Full service* recruitments include:

Comprehensive intake meeting with the hiring unit.
Leadership profile development or position description development.
Establishment of a search project plan in collaboration with the Search Chair and hiring authority.
Support in stakeholder engagement planning.
Development of a comprehensive sourcing list in collaboration with search committee members, considering both traditional and unconventional candidate career paths.
Candidate engagement and cultivation. Reaching out to invite individuals to apply.

Advertising recommendations. (Hiring unit funds advertising costs)
Assistance with the screening matrix development.
Communication with candidates throughout the search regarding questions and concerns.
Initial screening of application materials to determine the pool of qualified candidates for the search committee.
Assistance with interview question development.
Reference checking assistance.
Social media review for finalist candidates.
Consultation regarding compensation.
Offer letter development

Have you hired a new leader?

If so, use our resources for onboarding senior and executive leaders.

*Need only a few services? No problem! Our offerings are available à la carte to meet the specific needs of the Search Advisory Committee.

If you would like more information, please reach out to the Executive Search Team.