Associate Consultant
Academic Search

Academic Search is accepting applications for an Associate Consultant. This is a virtual/remote position and the position is available immediately.

The Associate Consultant is a part-time, 1099 contractor who works from her/his own home or office. Excellent internet connectivity is required. The Associate Consultant partners with Senior Consultants in an administrative support role. While Senior Consultants manage the search process and serve as the primary contact with the client, the Associate Consultant conducts research, prepares written documents, processes candidate materials, coordinates details for interviews, and facilitates background checks and degree verifications on finalists. To be successful in the role, we believe the new team member will have a can-do, entrepreneurial mindset with an ability to anticipate challenges, propose solutions, and implement those solutions. There will be no typical week. Each week will bring new challenges, last minute requests, and competing demands from our partners and team members. The highest ethical standards are paramount and attention to detail is critical.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to understanding best practices in the recruitment and vetting of candidates, the Associate Consultant should possess, at a minimum:

• A bachelor's degree with a master's degree preferred
• An understanding of higher education with work experience at a college, university, or higher education related organization strongly preferred
• Excellent attention to detail Strong writing and editing skills Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Significant technical proficiency including strong knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office products The ability to represent the firm in a variety of settings with presence, eloquence, and warmth

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Demonstrated outstanding level of professionalism, ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy
• Adeptness at working with different personalities and the quirks of a distributed work team that interacts with various campus communities
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems, and recommend solutions
• Superior interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude
• Flexibility to handle multiple priorities and to work as needed to complete projects
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technology systems
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects
• Access to the internet and a reliable computer

ACADEMIC SEARCH

For more than four decades, Academic Search has offered executive search services to higher education institutions, associations, and related organizations. Academic Search was founded by higher education leaders on the principle that we provide the most value to partner institutions by combining best practices with our deep knowledge and experience. Our mission today is to enhance institutional capacity by providing outstanding executive recruitment services, executive coaching, and transition support, in partnership with our parent organization, the American Academic Leadership Institute.

Additional information about Academic Search can be found at www.academicsearch.org.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All materials will be held in confidence. The position is open until filled, and review of materials will begin immediately. No phone calls please.

Applications must include:

• Cover letter that describes your interest in joining Academic Search, detailing how you meet the basic qualifications and professional skills required Complete curriculum vitae or resume Names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references; no references will be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate

Applications can be submitted electronically, and in confidence, to Kelly Daniels at associate@academicsearch.org.

Academic Search is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values and promotes diversity in all its forms and seeks to create an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at associate@academicsearch.org.