Premier Executive Search Firm

Connecting Institutions with Outstanding Leadership Talent

As a premier executive search partner, Another Source takes on the complex task of identifying top leadership talent for colleges and universities. We oversee the entire process, from understanding your needs and crafting a tailored recruiting strategy to connecting you with exceptional leaders, ensuring you’re equipped with the right talent pool for making the right hiring decision with ease.

HOW WE’RE DIFFERENT

One Fee, That’s All

Identify and engage with the right candidates, every time

Finding the right leaders for colleges and universities comes with its own set of challenges that demand a customized search strategy. The intricate workings of university departments, search committees, decentralized structures, and funding constraints are just some of the obstacles educational institutions encounter when seeking executive talent.

That’s where Another Source steps in. With over a decade of industry experience, our executive search methodology adeptly handles these complexities while building a strong candidate pool. We understand your specific needs, develop a tailored pool of candidates, and alleviate the burdens of the search process, allowing you to concentrate on selecting the best leader.

We tap into our extensive network and partnerships nationwide to deliver candidate pools that surpass expectations within our 40-day engagements. Partnering with us means benefiting from our effective search strategies, straightforward pricing, and assured results.

40 DAYS TO QUALIFIED TALENT

How it Works

Market Insights and Strategy

Before the search begins, we conduct a thorough market analysis and continuously refine the strategy

Search Kickoff

We hold a formal kickoff to align on key competencies, leadership qualities, and cultural fit, ensuring a clear communication strategy throughout the search

Outreach

We employ targeted marketing, discreet networking, and strategic outreach to engage potential candidates through advanced sourcing techniques and extensive networks

Candidate engagement

We utilize a comprehensive three-tiered screening process to meticulously assess candidates’ qualifications, skills, leadership styles, and potential value to the organization

Candidate Presentation

We present a carefully vetted list of top candidates, complete with detailed profiles and assessment outcomes, to support informed decision-making

Search Committee Meetings

These meetings focus on reviewing candidate profiles, discussing assessment outcomes, and facilitating seamless collaboration throughout the selection process

Success Stories

Stanford University

AVP for Research Compliance

With the pending retirement of the previous Associate Vice Provost, Stanford needed to fill a highly visible and complex role responsible for the effectiveness of the Research Compliance Office’s (RCO) programs.

Cal Poly Pomona

Senior Associate Vice President for Facilities Planning and Management

After an unsuccessful search, the university turned to Another Source to find a candidate who could not only fulfill the technical requirements of the role but also align with the university’s culture and leadership needs.

University of Mississippi

Chief Human Resource Officer

With a strong commitment to inclusivity and a collaborative, relationship-driven environment, the university needed someone who could build on their successes and bring the human resources function to the next level.

Western Washington University

AVP of Advancement

WWU was in search of an Associate Vice President of Advancement who could align with the university’s mission and drive its fundraising and development efforts forward.

40days

We deliver a high–quality candidate pool in as little as 40 days

7

Average Interviews

to a Hire

99%

Our candidate pools exceed client expectations 99% of the time

Your process and services made this a much easier lift for the search committee. Your pre-screening process allowed our committee to have a robust pool and ultimately, see candidates that may have been overlooked, or snatched up by another employer while we trudged through our usual slow process.

Linda CamposAVP for Finance, University of Idaho

I’m absolutely thrilled with the service we have received and our experience. Thank you for making a great impact!

Joyce WaltersExecutive Director, InvestED

Thank you and Team Another Source for being an affordable alternative in the search industry for nonprofits like ours and getting the job done even more expeditiously. I've enjoyed working with you and will certainly keep you in mind for future hires.

Melbra WattsExecutive Director, Charlotte Maxwell Clinic

The engagement with Another Source was comprehensive, effective and successful! The Another Source team worked well to understand our needs and produce well-qualified candidates. The result was much more efficient and effective than our earlier attempts to handle the process internally.

Robin CowperCAE, Associate Director

It was super to connect with you and learn more about your process. I’m excited to work with you and your team!

Julie HardinExecutive Director of Facilities and Capital Planning, School of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford University

Marcie and her team are my trusted partners for recruiting. They take the time to understand my open roles, help position postings to maximize applicant pools, seek out potential candidates through modern channels, screen for a fit with the job requirements and organizational norms, and handle all of the backend administrative requirements of my organization. Candidates and new hires also often cite how smooth their experiences have been with her team.

Sandip DarjiAssistant Vice President for Improvement, Analytics, and Innovation Services, Stanford University

Another Source helped us fill a key position with an outstanding candidate. The firm identified a talented and highly-experienced person who might have otherwise been unknown to us, had it not been for their strategic, thoughtful, and engaging approach that lead to a successful search.

Victor MartinVice President for University Relations, University of Puget Sound

We have used Another Source to support us in hiring for several roles at our company. Their process from kick-off to completion is impeccable and they're very easy to work with. I've also referred them to a handful of my business colleagues. We'll continue to use their services in the future.

Melani GordonInvestment Principal, Co-Founder/CEO, Melani Gordon Coaching

Another Source is a great alternative to traditional recruiting firms because they do the hard part of finding and sorting candidates, and I get to do the fun part of interviewing and hiring. This model is brilliant and cost effective at about a third of the cost of a search firm.

Jeanine WillisHuman Resources Consultant, Jeanine Willis People & Culture Consulting