SEARCH PARTNERSHIP TRACK

Higher Ed Searches Need a Smarter Strategy. Here’s Yours.

Whether you’re a search firm or an internal college or university committee, the truth is the same: most leadership searches fall short not because of the candidate pool, but because of how the opportunity is positioned.

The Search Partnership Track is a streamlined, high-impact consulting engagement designed to strengthen your search from the inside out—by clarifying the story you’re telling, shaping the materials that support it, and ensuring that the opportunity resonates with the leaders you’re hoping to attract.|

WHO ITS FOR

→ Search firms looking to elevate the market appeal of a client institution’s position.
→ Internal search committees (presidents, provosts, deans, and department chairs) who want a more strategic and compelling way to present the role.
→ Higher ed institutions managing searches in-house or preparing for a future leadership hire.

WHAT YOU GET

We help you:

→ Define the distinctive value proposition of the role and institution.
→ Shape a narrative that aligns with your strategic priorities.
→ Review and revise the position profile and supporting materials.
→ Ensure internal alignment around messaging—so everyone’s telling the same story, confidently.
→ Create a communications plan for visibility and traction among top-tier candidates.

WHY IT MATTERS

Searches aren’t just about filling a seat—they’re about shaping the future. And in a crowded, cautious, and highly competitive leadership market, positioning is everything.

This isn’t a marketing gloss. It’s smart, strategic alignment that moves the needle—on candidate quality, clarity, and commitment.

Meet the Expert

Dr. Loren M. Hill

Founder & Senior Executive Consultant, The Acclivity

Dr. Loren M. Hill brings 25+ years of experience in executive coaching, organizational strategy, and leadership development—especially within higher education.

As the founder of The Acclivity, she has worked with senior leaders, boards, and search firms across the country to sharpen their hiring narratives, attract exceptional talent, and ensure that leadership transitions align with institutional values and vision. She’s known for her straight-talking, deeply strategic approach that helps institutions get clear on not just who they’re hiring—but why.

Dr. Hill holds certifications from Fielding Graduate University and the Graduate School Alliance for Education in Coaching (GSAEC), is an ICF-certified coach, and a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). She’s a trusted advisor to presidents, provosts, and senior leaders navigating complex change.

Make the First Move

🎯 Let’s Talk – Book a quick 20-minute conversation to learn how the Search Partnership Track can strengthen your next search.