UTP University Talent Partners

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

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