Recruitment Sourcing for Higher Education
Hire University Staff 60% Faster. Zero Upfront Cost.
We source and introduce qualified candidates for all university positions. Pay only when you hire.
Universities waste 6–12 months hiring through job boards. We source candidates in
60–120 days and charge 10–15% commission — half the cost of traditional recruiters.
Faculty. Leadership. Staff. Any role.
The Problem
University Hiring Is Stuck in 1995
Most universities rely on job boards, traditional recruiters charging 20–25% fees with 6–12 month timelines, and passive recruitment — posting and waiting.
Result: slow hiring, poor candidate quality, high cost.
The pain points
- Faculty hiring takes 9–12 months
- 70% of applicants are unqualified
- Interview process is time-consuming
- Leadership hires are especially challenging
- Staff turnover is high — constant hiring need
The Solution
Active Sourcing Changes Everything
We don't post jobs. We find candidates. Instead of waiting for applications, we identify qualified people actively looking or open to new opportunities — and reach out directly.
60–120 day timeline
vs 6–12 months with job boards
Pre-qualified candidates
not cold applicants
50% cheaper
10–15% vs 20–25% traditional recruiters
Academic-focused
we understand university culture and needs
All position types
faculty, leadership, and staff
Process
The Process Is Simple
Week 1
Tell Us What You Need
You describe the position and ideal candidate profile. We confirm understanding in writing.
Weeks 2–8
We Source Candidates
We identify qualified candidates and reach out directly. Interested researchers respond — we phone-screen and prepare them for your team.
Week 9
We Introduce Candidates
20–30 warm introductions to your hiring team, complete with resume, credentials, publications, and fit summary. You interview at your pace.
Weeks 9–16
You Hire
Your team interviews and decides. When they accept the offer, you pay commission. Done.
Timeline: 60–120 days from start to first introductions.
Cost: Zero until hire. Then 10–15% of annual salary.
Pricing
Transparent Pricing. No Surprises.
Zero upfront cost. Pay only on hire.
Faculty & Researcher
10%
of annual salary
Professor, Researcher, Postdoc, Lecturer
$85K salary → $8,500 fee
Timeline: 60–90 days
Leadership & Admin
10–12%
of annual salary
VP, Dean, Director, AVP
$200K salary → $20K–24K fee
Timeline: 90–120 days
Executive / C-Suite
15%
of annual salary
President, Chancellor, Provost, Chief Officers
$350K salary → $52.5K fee
Timeline: 120+ days
Staff & Support
10%
of annual salary
Admin, HR, Finance, IT, Support
$50K salary → $5,000 fee
Timeline: 45–60 days
Case Study
How a Mid-Tier Research University Hired 5 Faculty in 6 Months
Situation
A mid-tier research university needed to hire 5 STEM faculty members. Traditional timeline: 12–18 months. Traditional cost: $100K+ in fees.
Our Approach
We sourced researchers in AI, Biomedical Engineering, and Data Science — delivering 25 pre-qualified candidates across 5 positions. The university interviewed 12 and hired 5.
Results
- ✓ Timeline: 6 months (vs expected 12–18)
- ✓ Cost: $42,500 (vs expected $100K+)
- ✓ All 5 hires still employed, strong performers
- ✓ Savings: $57,500 + 6 months faster
"The process was smooth. We got higher-quality candidates faster and paid significantly less than we budgeted."
Ready to Hire Faster and Cheaper?
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