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Education Recruiters
Making profound impacts on society with effective leadership
Leading Education Recruiters
Education plays a vital role in raising the quality of life and creating, enhancing the growth of society, and creating an environment conducive to the development of talented people. Having strong leadership at the helm of an educational organization can help in evaluating past challenges and policies to develop a better solution for the future.
As a leading retained executive search firm, Keller aims to bridge the gap in the education industry by assisting clients find outstanding leaders to fill top-level positions.
What We Do
At Keller, we are dedicated to presenting only the most suitable candidates to our clients. Our team of professional recruiters achieves this through the following:
Assessment
During the search process, our headhunters perform an extensive assessment of potential candidates. Our approach goes beyond checking a talent’s track record and skills. Our internal selection process also takes into consideration a person’s personality, work ethic, motivational drivers, and overall potential.
Talent Acquisition
Keller headhunters have access to an extensive network of connections and senior-level candidates. This allows us to create a larger pool of diverse candidates for our clients.
Organization Transformation
We are devoted to delivering the highest value services to help our clients maintain their competitive advantage in the education industry and unlock their organization’s full potential.
Our Approach to Education Executive Search and Recruiting
At Keller, your success is our success. As such, we invest time in gaining an in-depth understanding of your business and its unique needs. This process allows us to tailor our executive search services to meet client requirements and help them select the talent with the capability to lead the business to success.
In addition, Keller also conducts a rigorous search process to find the best fit, including performing social media reviews and processing police checks where necessary.
When you trust Keller, you are guaranteed to have a diverse and inclusive pool of candidates presented to you. This is our commitment.
Areas We Specialize In
Our team of professional recruiters works in partnership with a broad range of clients in the education industry, including but not limited to:
- Early Childhood Education Centers
- Primary/Elementary Education Centers
- Secondary Education Centers
- Higher Education Centers
- Adult and Continuing Education Programs
- Special Education Centers
- Educational Consulting Firms
- Educational Technology Companies
- Universities or Colleges
- Academic Medical Centers
- Board of Education
- Educational Publishing Companies
- Educational Non-profit (Not-for-profit companies)
- Private Schools
- Public School Districts
Positions We Fill in the Education Industry
At Keller, we have decades of combined experience partnering with higher education institutions, independent schools, colleges, universities, academic medicine centers, and government agencies to secure the visionary leaders they need to advance their missions. Our experience and expertise span every corner of the industry, giving us insight into finding qualified education professionals who can align with each client’s unique needs and strategic goals.
Part of what makes Keller’s hiring process stand out is our commitment to utilizing a holistic, data-backed approach to executive recruiting. Rather than focusing on a fixed checklist of titles, we source qualified candidates who meet the needs of our clients—whether it be administrative leaders who can safeguard resources and infrastructure, vice presidents who can shape long-range strategy, and professionals for executive positions who can advance health sciences program and drive enrollment and student affairs. By keeping the search metrics deliberately wide, we remain ready to place the most qualified professionals across all education sectors without confining ourselves to a narrow list of roles.
Our comprehensive approach combines sector-specific market intelligence, targeted outreach to passive and active job seekers, and rigorous vetting that prioritizes both capability and organizational culture fit. Because we engage daily with top-tier talent, we can present qualified candidates quickly while still maintaining a meticulous hiring process that protects confidentiality and strengthens stakeholder confidence. For clients who request it, we also extend our service to onboarding and executive coaching, ensuring each placement has a measurable institutional impact.
Why Choose Keller as your Education Recruitment Partner?
When you trust Keller, you gain access to a team of experienced headhunters dedicated to giving you the highest-value services possible. Our team delivers results in a short period, all without compromising the quality of the search.
In addition, Keller recruiters work as an extension of the company during the search process. This means we guarantee that we are working in the best interests of our clients and partner organizations.
Our Promise - The Right Hire
At Keller, we have the highest regard for confidentially and professionalism. We are committed to performing executive search and placement without compromising the safety of all parties involved. At no point before, during, or after the search will we reveal sensitive information about the candidates, client, and company.
Beyond privacy, Keller also guarantees to perform another search at no cost to the client if the candidate selected does not meet expectations within the first six months.
Keller is committed to connecting clients with outstanding talent with the skills to lead the business to grow and thrive.
Contact us today and find out more about how we can contribute to your business’ success.
Client Testimonials
"Keller found us a visionary who’s reshaping our approach to learning. Their team identified a Chancellor who’s brought bold ideas to our university, sparking breakthroughs in how we engage students. It’s clear they dig deep into what makes educational institutions tick. I wouldn’t trust anyone else with such a critical hire."
- Jennifer T., University President
"Keller’s ability to pinpoint leaders who fit our culture is incredible. They placed a Director of Institutional Advancement who’s not only hit the ground running but also feels like they’ve always been part of our team. This leader’s focus on community engagement has elevated our school’s reputation in ways we didn’t expect. Keller just gets it right."
- Thomas K., Head of School
"Working with Keller felt like partnering with education experts. They delivered a Vice Chancellor who’s transformed our research programs by fostering collaboration across departments. Their knack for finding leaders who can execute a strategic vision is why we’ve seen such growth. They’re hands-down the best in the business."
- Emily P., Deputy Provost
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Tailored Excellence
Our dedicated senior consultants provide attention to detail at every stage of the search process, ensuring tailored results that exceed expectations
Nationwide / Global Talent Acquisition
Leveraging our extensive network, we identify and attract world-class leadership candidates from diverse backgrounds and locations
HR Advisory Services
We offer expert advice to optimize HR processes, boost efficiency, reduce workload, and increase employee retention and engagement.
Fast Turnaround time
Our consultants expedite searches, cutting time-to-hire while securing the best talent available.
Comprehensive Solutions
Beyond recruitment, we provide value-added services from organizational health to leadership development programs
Our Search Practices
Keller follows the highest industry standards when searching for talent for its clients.
Replacement Program
We contractually commit to replacing any hire that doesn't meet expectations.
Industry-Leading Assessments
We provide thorough evaluations, including personality insights, for shortlisted candidates.
Off-Limits Protection
We protect our clients’ interests by marking their entire company workforce off-limits for our candidate sourcing. We prioritize your business excellence.
Dedicated Points of Contact
Every client has two points of contact with Keller. An account manager and a senior consultant This ensures fast & continued response
Unbiased Third-Party References
We conduct extensive background checks, covering credit, education, criminal, and employment history. We also perform security checks when needed.
