Leading
Higher Education Recruitment:
Connecting Institutions with Exceptional Staff Talent
As a premier higher ed recruitment partner, Another Source handles the heavy lifting of recruitment for colleges and universities. We manage the entire process, from understanding the role and developing a hiring strategy to connecting our clients with top talent, ensuring you can make the best hiring decisions effortlessly.
STRATEGIES THAT WORK
A Tailored Approach
Navigate Challenges with a Trusted, Affordable Partner.
Recruiting for colleges and universities presents unique challenges that require a tailored sourcing strategy. The complex dynamics of university departments, search committees, decentralized structures, and funding allocations are just a few hurdles educational institutions face when hiring talent.
That’s where Another Source comes in. With over a decade of experience in this industry, our recruitment approach navigates these challenges while building a robust candidate pool. We listen to your needs, develop the right pool of candidates, and take the stress out of recruiting so you can focus on making the right hire.
Specializing in mid to AVP-level staff, we source candidates from partners and networks nationwide, ensuring our candidate pools exceed expectations within our 30-day engagements. When you work with us, you benefit from our proven recruiting strategies, affordable pricing, and guaranteed results.
Specializations
Our Areas of Focus
Qualified Candidates for Every Position
Student Affairs
The Student Affairs department plays a vital role in enhancing the student experience, supporting personal growth and a sense of belonging, fostering a vibrant inclusive campus community. At Another Source, we recognize how crucial this department is for student engagement, development, and well-being. Our recruitment strategies are designed to identify candidates who excel in student support services, program development, and leadership, tailored to meet the specific needs of your Student Affairs department.
We prioritize finding individuals who bring a passion for student development and a commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment. Our candidates are skilled in leading student programs, addressing student concerns, and promoting a positive campus culture. By partnering with us, you secure student affairs professionals dedicated to enriching the student experience and contributing to the overall success of your institution.
Enrollment Services
Enrollment Services is the gateway to your institution, playing a critical role in attracting, engaging, and enrolling prospective students. At Another Source, we understand the importance of this department in shaping the future of your university. Our recruitment strategies are designed to identify candidates who excel in communication, strategic planning, and student engagement, ensuring they meet your specific needs.
We focus on finding individuals who can effectively navigate the complexities of admissions and financial aid processes, and bring innovative ideas to improve enrollment numbers and student retention. By understanding your unique goals and challenges, we connect you with professionals who are passionate about higher education and equipped to drive your institution’s success in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Advancement
Advancement Services plays a vital role in fostering relationships and securing the financial support necessary for your institution’s growth and sustainability. At Another Source, we recognize the unique demands of this department, from prospect research and analysis to alumni relations and fundraising and on to strategic communications and donor stewardship. Our recruitment strategies are tailored to find candidates who possess exceptional skills in relationship-building, strategic planning, and innovative fundraising techniques respective to alumni generation, ensuring they align with your specific objectives.
By understanding the distinct goals and challenges of your advancement office, we connect you with individuals who are committed to higher education and capable of driving significant contributions to your institution’s mission and vision.
Auxiliary Services
Auxiliary Services are the backbone of campus life, providing essential support and enhancing the overall experience for students, faculty, and staff. At Another Source, we understand the diverse and dynamic nature of this department, which encompasses everything from dining and housing to transportation and retail services. Our recruitment strategies are designed to identify candidates who excel in operational management, customer service, and strategic planning, tailored to meet the specific needs of your Auxiliary Services department.
We focus on finding individuals who bring extensive experience and eagerness to learn, ensuring they can effectively manage multiple services and drive innovation. Our candidates are adept at improving operational efficiency and enhancing the quality of campus services. By partnering with us, you ensure that your Auxiliary Services department is led by professionals dedicated to creating a vibrant and supportive campus environment, contributing to the overall success and well-being of your institution.
Facilities
Facility Operations is the cornerstone of campus infrastructure, responsible for maintaining and enhancing the physical environment where students, faculty, and staff thrive. At Another Source, we understand the critical role this department plays in creating a safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing campus. Our recruitment strategies are designed to identify candidates who excel in facilities management, operational efficiency, and campus planning, tailored to meet the unique needs of your facilities department.
Our candidates are experienced in managing maintenance, construction projects, sustainability initiatives, and daily operations. By partnering with us, you ensure that your facilities department is staffed with professionals who are committed to maintaining and enhancing the campus environment, contributing to the overall success and well-being of your institution.
Finance and Accounting
The Finance and Accounting departments across campus are pivotal in maintaining the financial health and integrity of any educational institution. At Another Source, we understand the critical importance of these roles, encompassing budgeting and financial planning/analysis, audits, financial reporting and compliance. Our recruitment strategies are designed to identify candidates who excel in financial analysis, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance, tailored to meet the specific needs of your Finance and Accounting teams.
As part of the broader Business Affairs function, we focus on finding individuals who bring a blend of analytical skills and innovative thinking. Our candidates are adept at managing complex financial landscapes, developing robust financial strategies, and ensuring adherence to industry standards. By partnering with us, you secure professionals dedicated to maintaining the financial stability and growth of your institution, supporting its mission and long-term goals.
Human Resources
The Human Resources department is essential for fostering a positive work environment and supporting the institution’s most valuable asset—its people. At Another Source, we understand the crucial role HR plays in recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and organizational development. Our recruitment strategies are designed to identify candidates who excel in talent management, strategic planning, and employee engagement, tailored to meet the specific needs of your campus.
We prioritize finding individuals who bring a blend of interpersonal skills and strategic insight. Our candidates are skilled in navigating complex HR landscapes, developing effective policies, and promoting a culture of inclusion and growth. By partnering with us, you secure HR professionals dedicated to enhancing the work environment and contributing to the overall success and well-being of your institution.
Legal
The Office of General Counsel is vital in ensuring that an educational institution operates within the framework of laws and regulations, protecting its interests and maintaining its integrity. At Another Source, we understand the specialized nature of this department, which handles regulatory compliance, employment law, risk management, litigation management, research compliance, and more. Our recruitment strategies are designed to identify candidates who excel in legal analysis, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance, tailored to meet the unique needs of your Legal department.
We focus on finding individuals who bring a blend of legal expertise and strategic thinking. Our candidates are adept at navigating complex legal landscapes, mitigating risks, and providing sound legal advice to support institutional goals. By partnering with us, you secure legal professionals dedicated to upholding the legal and ethical standards of your institution, ensuring its long-term success and stability.
President/Provost
The President or Provost department is the leadership hub of any educational institution, guiding its strategic direction and ensuring academic and operational excellence. At Another Source, we recognize the immense responsibility carried by these roles, which involve visionary leadership, policy development, and stakeholder engagement. As part of our executive search service [link to service page], our search strategies are designed to identify candidates who excel in strategic planning, academic leadership, and community building, tailored to meet the specific needs of your President or Provost department.
We prioritize finding individuals who bring a combination of visionary thinking and practical experience. Our executive search candidates are skilled in fostering collaboration, driving institutional goals, and representing the institution to external stakeholders. By partnering with us, you secure top-tier leadership professionals dedicated to advancing the mission and vision of your institution, ensuring its growth and success in a competitive educational landscape.
Procurement
The Procurement department is crucial for managing the acquisition of goods and services, ensuring that the institution runs efficiently and cost-effectively. At Another Source, we understand the vital role this department plays in strategic sourcing, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing the procurement process. Our recruitment strategies are designed to identify candidates who excel in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, and vendor negotiations, tailored to meet the specific needs of your Procurement department.
We focus on finding individuals who bring a blend of analytical skills and strategic insight. Our candidates are experienced in managing procurement processes, driving cost savings, and ensuring compliance with institutional policies and regulations. By partnering with us, you secure procurement professionals dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency and supporting the overall mission of your institution.
WHY ANOTHER SOURCE
Meet a Different Kind
of Recruiting & Search Firm
For more than 30 years, Another Source has partnered with colleges, universities, non-profits, and corporations to source, qualify, and place top talent. Unlike other recruitment firms, we always use a flat-fee recruiting model for our engagements.
Another Source handles staffing needs across a variety of industries and departments, such as accounting and finance, legal, marketing, human resources, research administration, advancement, enrollment operations, student affairs, auxiliaries, procurement, and more.
30days
We deliver a high–quality candidate pool in as little as 30 days
10,000+
Successful
searches
5
Average Candidates To a Hire
