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We are the Executive Search Firm of Choice.
William Spelman Executive Search (WSES) is a retained executive search firm specializing in identifying and recruiting highly qualified and diverse candidates for executive positions in higher education. Our searches are rooted in the close partnerships we form with our clients, with whom we share a commitment to finding the best and brightest to carry out the important work of educating the world’s future leaders.
WSES fills an important market niche in providing tailored, organized and efficient skills to the search process for institutions of higher learning...
Current Searches
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Associate Vice President for Career Development and Student Success
Mount Holyoke College seeks candidates for the associate vice president for career development and student success role who are motivated by working in a student-centered environment where a deep and abiding care for students is a paramount value.
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Director of Athletics and Chair of Physical Education
Mount Holyoke College seeks candidates for the Director of Athletics and Chair of Physical Education role who are motivated by working in a highly student-centered environment where a deep and abiding care for students is a paramount value. The new Director will lead a department of talented coaches and staff who are committed to NCAA Division III athletics and the scholar- athlete model within the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference.
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Assistant Dean of Students, Office of Student Engagement
The Simon Business School invites inquiries, applications, and nominations for the position of Assistant Dean of Students. This is a unique opportunity for a high-energy professional with a shared leadership approach to maximize the talents of a high functioning team in creating vibrant and engaging programs, activities, and student support within the Office of Student Engagement (OSE).
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Dean of Residence Life & Student Housing
Southern Methodist University (SMU) invites inquiries, nominations and applications for an experienced, innovative, committed, and collaborative professional to serve as the next Dean of Residence Life & Student Housing (RLSH).
Reporting to the Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. K.C. Mmeje, the Dean is a member of the vice president’s leadership team, and will also have significant interaction with senior leaders in other units like Academic Affairs, Business and Finance, Facilities, etc.
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We truly Listen
We are your advocates and our top priority.
We spend time understanding and listening to the institution’s needs for each position, and are confident in finding the right applicants.
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Our Approach to the Search
We are your advocates and our top priority is providing you with the best possible candidates for your institution. We assess each candidate's strengths and weakness through in-depth interviews and reference checks, then develop realistic projections of their effectiveness and ideal positions.
Clients and candidates alike express a deep appreciation for our approach to the search. We've developed a strong sense of loyalty among our clients in appreciation of our thorough assessments, and our fair, respectful treatment of candidates has helped us forge strong relationships with them as well. These relationships significantly improve our ability to provide you with applicants that will make excellent additions to your institution.
William Spelman Executive Search sets the stage for finding candidates with the talent and experience to smoothly transition into new leadership positions.
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