Higher Education

Our Strategic Search Partners have extensive experience working in higher education including both public and private institutions.

OUR EXPERIENCE

 

Our team has conducted senior level leadership searches for NCCU, UNC-CH, Duke University and Louisburg College. In addition, our CEO serves on the Independent College Fund of North Carolina Advisory Board and Elinvar is a Business Affiliate of NCICU which provides members a discount for Elinvar services.

HIGHER EDUCATION CASE STUDIES

 
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Chapel Hill School of Government

Mike Smith, Dean of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Government, retained Elinvar to conduct the searches for two Associate Dean positions that together lead the finances, human resources, and operations for the school. With changes in funding models and growth presenting competing challenges in the near future, Dean Smith wanted the assistance of a search firm that could discern the leadership skills needed to accomplish his goals and fit the unique culture of the institution.

Elinvar conducted the searches in tandem, and the faculty and staff feedback was universally positive, stating that of the finalists, any choice the Dean made would be welcome additions to the leadership of the school.

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"The School of Government used Elinvar to recruit and hire two senior administrative positions that are critically important to our mission. Their work was thorough, creative, flexible, and professional in every way.

The firm did a great job of sharpening our focus about the qualities we were looking for in each position. Elinvar then identified an incredibly strong pool of candidates. We hired two excellent people who have exceeded our expectations, and neither would have been a candidate but for the efforts of Elinvar. They managed the process beautifully from beginning to end, and I would use them again in a heartbeat. Elinvar has my highest recommendation."

—Mike Smith, Dean | UNC-Chapel Hill School of Government

 
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Gillings School of Global Health

The Dean of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health retained Elinvar to conduct the search for her Vice Dean. This critically important leadership position had many stakeholders with different priorities. She needed a leader with exceptional administrative management skills and experience in and passion for public health.

The Dean also had a strong desire to hire a leader who would bring racial diversity to the leadership team and support the culture of this top ranked school with its commitment to inclusion and excellence.

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"Elinvar produced the most diverse pool of candidates we have had in our leadership searches. We could not have done it without Elinvar. We appreciate the way Elinvar worked with us in a collaborative, partnership model with a lot of give and take.

The firm demonstrated a clear understanding of the unique culture of our School as well as the desires of the different stakeholders the Vice Dean needs to navigate. They provided an effective process, proactively sought candidates beyond those who applied to our postings and worked well with the Search Committee to provide a great slate of candidates and a wonderful hire. We could not be happier."

—Barbara K. Rimer, DrPH | UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health

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Please contact us at 919-622-5141 or email patti@elinvar.com to learn more about how can work together.