Practice

Higher education & research

Presidents, provosts, deans and senior leaders for institutions of learning and research.

Universities, academies and laboratories

A tailored approach for academic institutions


Reffett Associates has a track record of filling senior and hard-to-fill positions for mission-driven institutions of higher learning and related academic and research organizations. These include presidents, provosts, deans, superintendents and facilities directors.

Our higher education team has experience as administrators and in the classroom. We take the time to learn each client's needs and culture to find the right candidates for every search.

Working with us

Every engagement is fully retained and personally led by a Managing Director. On average, you will see your first group of candidates within three weeks of our kickoff meeting.

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Selected clients

Higher education and research clients


  • Naval War College
  • Naval Postgraduate School
  • United States Merchant Marine Academy
  • U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine
  • Air Force Research Laboratory
  • Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
  • Library of Congress
  • National Bureau of Asian Research
  • Sno-Isle Library Foundation

Let's work together

Have a critical leadership role to fill?

Tell us about the position. A Managing Director will follow up personally, usually within one business day.

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