Academic Keys is a comprehensive academic search firm that supports excellence in Higher Education. We are a group of academics and administrators who founded Academic Keys in 2002. Having been involved in academic searches at our colleges and universities, we felt search firm fees were unnecessarily exorbitant. As academics, we believe that funds are better invested elsewhere: in providing quality education. In this effort to provide quality education for all, we are dedicated to finding the most mutually beneficial partnerships for our clients. We are fully committed to, and embrace, a diverse and international clientele.

We are fully committed to sourcing a culturally rich and diverse candidate pool. Academic Keys is proud to have placed both women and minority candidates in ten of our recent searches. Each of our searches includes diversity advertising. We make every effort to deliver the most talented and diverse candidates to our clients. Our diversity advertising spans all classifications in the EEO-1, as well as protected veterans.
Our extensive database of more than one million potential candidates allows us to quickly source qualified applicants to ensure a timely search. We additionally source passive candidates through research, personal and professional networks, and a strong social media presence. Our streamlined process begins with a discussion to determine university goals, needs, and timelines.

AGB Search works with institutions to develop a thorough understanding of their needs and culture, and identify the best pool of leadership candidates. Our proven process and commitment to success make us the right partner for our clients. AGB Search also provides transition assistance for new presidents to establish a solid foundation for long-term success.

AGB Search is higher education’s most trusted source for highly qualified interim cabinet-level leaders. We are flexible in adapting to your needs and processes, and we can accommodate any timetable.

At AGB Search, we are dedicated to client success and guarantee a smooth, effective search. We collaborate with clients to discover what makes each institution distinct and present the best candidates for each position, so you find the right leader for you.

EFL Associates is a retained executive search firm that provides talent management solutions for clients who need to select the best talent possible to lead their organizations’ key roles. Our firm is unique because our partners consult clients on their organization before searching for their next executive.

Diversity is not limited to simply ethnicity and gender, but also extends to diversity in experience and thought. But, attracting and retaining diverse talent can be a daunting challenge. Data demonstrates that organizations that embrace a diverse culture are more likely to consistently maximize performance. According to research by Deloitte, the most diverse and inclusive organizations are 1.7 times more likely to be innovative leaders in their industry. They are 1.8 times more likely to be ready for change and have 2.3 times higher cash flow per employee.

Hyatt-Fennell brings over 60 years of combined highly successful executive search expertise to its clients, a reputation for achieving results on the national and international level, and the ability to place top executives with higher educational institutions nationwide. The Executive Search firms of Gallagher~Fennell Higher Education Services and The Charitable Resources Group merged in 2010 to formalize their partnership and create HYATT-FENNELL, Executive Search.

Committed to providing the highest quality of service to help their clients succeed, Hyatt-Fennell has helped clients find their next qualified professional for many different positions. Their clients include higher education institutions, K-12 and independent schools, civic and religious organizations, health care facilities, and cultural and social welfare institutions. Hyatt-Fennell has a special bond with the independent sector and a deep understanding of faith-based institutions. Hyatt-Fennell provides counsel in all areas of executive search including building client and candidate relationships, conducting prospect and candidate research and interviews, overseeing final selection of candidate, and negotiating terms of acceptance. Hyatt-Fennell limits the number of assignments in order to give each search the highest priority and the full attention of every staff member. We truly enjoy our work. It is more than a business ~ it is an opportunity to serve. Hyatt-Fennell will continue to successfully serve non-profit and higher education institutions while keeping our costs at a fair and competitive rate.

Ever since we started K&A, our primary goal has always been trying to improve learning and outcomes for students and institutions, and we still do that.
That’s our history and our future all in one. We collaborate with the sharpest minds in higher education to better higher learning for all students, let’s imagine the next changes together.

We enjoy our work and each other. We have a passion for excellence. We are exceptional problem-solvers. We are known as “truth tellers.” We assist clients with their goals for accelerating change. We help our clients think strategically. We are intellectually rigorous. We emphasize practical, sustainable change. We make our consulting projects educational and transformative.
More than anything else, we believe in the power and value of higher education; we work to support colleges and universities in realizing their potential.