Pricing
Transparent Pricing. No Surprises.
Percentage-based pricing aligns incentives — a higher salary means a higher-value hire, and you pay based on the value of the role. Zero upfront cost, always.
Tier 1 — Faculty & Researcher
10%PhD-level researchers, professors, postdocs, research scientists
Positions
- Assistant Professor
- Associate Professor
- Full Professor
- Research Professor
- Principal Investigator
- Lecturer
- Postdoctoral Researcher
Example fees
Entry-level professor · $60,000 $6,000
Mid-career professor · $90,000 $9,000
Established professor · $120,000 $12,000
Research scientist · $85,000 $8,500
Tier 2 — Leadership & Administrative
10–12%Director, Associate VP, VP-level positions, Department Heads, Deans
Positions
- Vice President (Research, Academic Affairs, Student Services, etc.)
- Provost (associate/assistant)
- Dean / Associate Dean
- Director of Major Department or Institute
- AVP (Associate VP)
- Director of Research Administration
- Chief Research Officer
- Director of Graduate Programs
Example fees
Director · $120,000 $12,000–14,400
AVP · $160,000 $16,000–19,200
Dean · $200,000 $20,000–24,000
VP · $250,000 $25,000–30,000
Standard: 10%. Complex or hard-to-fill role: 12%.
Tier 3 — Executive / C-Suite
15%President, Chancellor, Provost, Chief Officers
Positions
- University President
- Chancellor
- Provost (top-tier / flagship institutions)
- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Operating Officer
- Chief Academic Officer
- Chief Research Officer (C-level)
- Chief Diversity Officer (C-level)
Example fees
Provost (R1) · $300,000 $45,000
Chancellor · $350,000 $52,500
President · $400,000+ $60,000+
vs traditional 20–25% ($84K–105K) — you're roughly 40% cheaper.
Tier 4 — Staff & Support
10%Administrative staff, support roles, technical staff, facility managers
Positions
- Administrative Assistant
- Office Manager
- HR Coordinator
- Facilities Manager
- IT Support
- Research Coordinator
- Grant Writer
- Event Coordinator
- Any role earning $30K–100K annually
Example fees
Administrative Assistant · $40,000 $4,000
Office Manager · $55,000 $5,500
HR Coordinator · $50,000 $5,000
Facilities Manager · $70,000 $7,000
Quick Reference
Fee Lookup Table
| Position | Salary | 10% Fee | 12% Fee | 15% Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty | ||||
| Entry Professor | $60K | $6,000 | — | — |
| Mid-Career Professor | $90K | $9,000 | — | — |
| Senior Professor | $120K | $12,000 | — | — |
| Leadership | ||||
| Director | $120K | $12,000 | $14,400 | — |
| Associate Dean | $160K | $16,000 | $19,200 | — |
| Dean | $200K | $20,000 | $24,000 | — |
| VP | $250K | $25,000 | $30,000 | — |
| Executive | ||||
| Provost | $300K | — | — | $45,000 |
| Chancellor | $350K | — | — | $52,500 |
| President | $400K | — | — | $60,000 |
| Staff | ||||
| Admin Assistant | $40K | $4,000 | — | — |
| Office Manager | $55K | $5,500 | — | — |
| Facilities Manager | $70K | $7,000 | — | — |
Zero Upfront Cost. Pay Only on Hire.
✓ No upfront fees
✓ No cancellation fees
✓ No hidden fees
✓ Zero cost unless a hire occurs