Service Markets

Higher Education Recruitment

Our founding service market. Our candidate network and client base is one of the largest in the industry. Job seekers and institutions of higher education rely on Excelon Associates for a wide variety of complex college and university staffing and executive recruitment needs.

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What we do

Excelon Associates specializes in assisting colleges, universities, and trade schools in the identification, attraction, retention, and placement of high-caliber talent in the higher education industry. We recognize the crucial role that the academic community plays in driving global transformation, and we believe that our firm is ideally positioned to create and implement a customized recruitment plan that aligns with the objectives of your unique institution. At Excelon, we are committed to delivering transformational leadership to mission-driven organizations across the globe.

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Who we help

Colleges
Universities
Educational Technology
E-Learning
Institutes
K-12 Education
Skilled-trade Schools
Proprietary Education
Charter Schools
Online School

Excelon Associates has over 25 years of experience in delivering customized on-campus recruitment strategies and solutions for executive and administrative positions within the higher education industry. Our company has a rich history in this market segment and has developed long-standing relationships with key stakeholders. Higher education was our original service market, and it remains an area of deep expertise for our firm.

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Careers

C-Level Executives
Chancellors
Presidents
Provosts
Deans
Department Chairs
Directors & Managers
Admissions & Financial Aid
Human Resources & Compliance
Ed-Tech / OPM

Through decades of trial and error, success and failure, our recruiters have developed real-world higher-education recruitment experience that cannot be replicated. Colleges, universities, and trade-schools utilize our services because we stay true to our word, and put the interests of our clients above everything else.

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Our experience drives results

At a glance:

Schools Engaged

Higher Education Placements

Diverse Candidates Placed inLast 2 Years

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Why we are different

Excelon Associates has a long-standing presence and expertise in higher education recruitment since its founding in 2007. We specialize in providing customized recruitment solutions for colleges, universities, and trade schools. Our proven search process involves leveraging several SaaS platforms to advertise, identify, inform, recruit, and place top-tier talent within your institution.

With offices in Asheville, NC, Boca Raton, FL, and Delray Beach, FL, we are proud of our solid track record of collaborating with various types of higher education institutions, including public and private universities, community colleges, vocational and technical schools, and online learning platforms. Our experience across these diverse institutions enables us to cater to their unique needs and deliver optimal recruitment solutions.

Robust Selection Procedures: At Excelon Associates, we implement a rigorous candidate evaluation process encompassing comprehensive interviews, thorough reference verifications, and skills appraisals. This diligent method guarantees that your organization is matched with exceptionally qualified candidates who align with your company culture.

Services we offer: Executive search, executive hiring, senior-level recruitment, c-suite recruitment, leadership hiring, management search, executive talent acquisition, headhunting, executive placement, and high-level recruitment.

Who we recruit

Academic Vice Presidents and Provosts
Administrative Vice Presidents
Deans
Agriculture Deans
Business Deans
Communications Deans
Education Deans
Engineering Deans
Fine and Applied Arts Dean
Health Sciences Dean
Law Deans
Liberal Arts Deans
Medicine Deans
Science Deans
Other Deans
Presidents and Chancellors

Agriculture	Business	Communications
Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Agricultural Extension Animal Science Entomology Environmental Science, Ecology, and Forestry Food Science Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Plant and Soil Science Veterinary Medicine	Accounting Business Administration Business Law Entrepreneurship Finance Hotel and Restaurant Management Human Resources Information Systems and Technology International Business Management Marketing and Sales	Broadcast Journalism Journalism Media and Communication Studies Public Relations and Advertising Radio, Television, and Film Speech and Public Speaking

Education	Engineering	Fine & Applied Art
Adult and Distance Education Counselor Education Curriculum and Instruction Educational Administration and Leadership Educational Psychology Higher Education Instructional Technology and Design Reading and Literacy School Psychology Special Education Teacher Education Teacher Education – Early Childhood Teacher Education – Elementary Teacher Education – Middle School Teacher Education – Secondary Education	Aerospace Engineering Agricultural Engineering Biological Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering	Architecture Art Art History Dance Digital Arts Fashion and Textile Design Graphic Design Industrial Design Interior Design Music Photography Theatre

Health Sciences	Medicine	Liberal Arts
Athletic Training Communication Sciences and Disorders Health Education and Promotion Health Information Technology Healthcare Administration Kinesiology, Exercise Science, and Phys Ed Nursing Nutrition and Dietetics Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Public and Environmental Health Recreation and Leisure Studies Sport Management	Chiropractic Dentistry Medical research Pharmacy and Pharmacology Physician Assistants Physicians	American Studies Anthropology Criminal Justice Economics English and Literature English as a Second Language Ethnic and Multicultural Studies Foreign Languages and Literatures History Human Development and Family Studies Humanities Linguistics Philosophy Political Science Psychology Public Administration and Policy Religious Studies and Theology Security Studies Sign Language Social Work Sociology Urban Studies and Planning Women’s and Gender Studies

Science	Technical and Career
Astronomy and Astrophysics Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biology Chemistry Computer Science Geography Geology, Earth Sciences, and Oceanography Library and Information Science Mathematics Physics Statistic	Automotive Technology Aviation Construction and Building Trades Cosmetology Culinary Arts Dental Hygienists and Assistants Diagnostic Imaging and Radiography Electronics Fire Science Massage Therapy Medical Assistants Medical Billing and Coding Paramedics and EMTs Respiratory Care Surgical Technology Telecommunications Tourism

Academic Advising
Administrative Assistants
Admissions and Enrollment
Adult and Continuing Education Programs
Alumni Relations
Arts and Museum Administration
Assessment, Accreditation, and Compliance
Athletics and Coaching
Broadcasting, Radio, and Television
Bursar and Student Accounts
Business and Financial Services
Career Development and Services
Child Care Services
Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs
Computer and Information Technology
Database Administrator
IT Manager/Director
IT Support and Training
Multimedia
Network/System Administrator
Programmer/Analyst
Web Developer
Other IT
Conference and Events Administration
Counseling and Psychological Services
Curriculum Design
Development and Fundraising
Disability and Accessibility Services

Distance Education Programs
Diversity and Multicultural Affairs
Economic and Business Development
Executive Assistants
Extension and Outreach
Facilities Management
Faculty Development
Financial Aid
Food Services
Health and Medical Services
Human Resources
Institutional Research and Planning
Instructional Technology and Design
International Programs and Services
Laboratory and Research
Legal Affairs
Libraries
Occupational and Environmental Safety
Police and Public Safety
Publications and Editing
Registrars
Religious and Spiritual Life
Residence Life and Housing
Sales
Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts
Student Affairs and Services
Tutors and Learning Resources
Volunteer Programs and Service Learning

Educational Service Providers
For-Profit Organizations (Proprietary Education)
Non-profit Organizations
Government Organizations

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Recent Campaigns

Below are some of the latest opportunities that we have undertaken. We ensure that all of our opportunities are fully indexed on Google and proactively market them online. This service is provided to our clients at no extra cost.

Attributes we screen for

At Excelon Associates, we are committed to delivering results. Our rigorous screening process includes investigating and conducting thorough interviews with all candidates before submitting them to our clients. We delve into each applicant’s background for the past 10 years to ensure we uncover all relevant information. This enables us to provide you with a detailed and comprehensive candidate profile so that you know exactly who you are speaking to when you receive a submission from us.

Cognitive Attributes

Intelligence
Problem-Solving Skills
Critical Thinking
Ability to Learn
Absorptive Capacity

Social Attributes

Communication Skills
Social Awareness Skills
Social Judgement Skills
Persuasion and Negotiation Skills
Collaboration Skills

Business Attributes

Business Acumen
Finance Management Skills
Organizational Management Skills
Global Networking Skills

Strategic Attributes

Systems-level Awareness
Visioning Skills
Complex Problem-Solving Skills
Organizational Change Skills
Innovation Skills
Adaptability