Harris Search Associates
Smart leadership starts here.
A leading global executive search and advisory firm specializing in higher education, academic medicine, research, and healthcare administration.
About
For over 25 years, Harris Search Associates has been a nationally recognized executive search and leadership advisory firm dedicated to higher education, academic medicine, healthcare, research, and innovation-driven organizations. Partnering with leading research universities, comprehensive universities, medical schools, academic health centers, children’s hospitals, independent research institutes, and federally funded and national laboratories, the firm recruits exceptional leaders to advance institutional mission, strengthen organizational performance, and guide long-term strategic growth. T
heir services include retained executive search, leadership advisory consulting, board advisory and governance consulting, and organizational cultural advisory, with a focus on inclusive excellence and deep sector knowledge.
Services
Executive Search
Retained executive search for senior leadership roles, including presidents, chancellors, provosts, vice presidents, chief research officers, deans, department chairs, center and institute directors, and other mission-critical executives across higher education, academic medicine, healthcare, and research enterprises.
Leadership Advisory Consulting
Leadership assessments, change leadership and agility training, individual and team coaching, leadership development programs, and succession planning and leadership transitions.
Integrated Talent Management Approach
A comprehensive talent management strategy combining executive search, leadership advisory consulting, and organizational cultural advisory to support long-term institutional success.
