Higher Education Recruitment in 2026: What Institutions and Aspiring Leaders Need to Know

When:  Apr 28, 2026 from 04:00:00 PM to 05:00:00 PM (ET)
Associated with  Global HERC Community

Higher education is at a turning point. Budgets are tighter, the political landscape is shifting, student enrollment is harder to predict, and the pool of experienced leaders ready to step into senior roles is shrinking. Together, these pressures are making it harder for colleges and universities to plan ahead — whether they are hiring a new VP, searching for a dean, or building their faculty. A wrong hire today costs more than ever, in time, money, and momentum.

In this webinar, panelists from Greenwood Asher & Associates will walk through what is actually happening in higher education hiring right now, what search committees need to do differently to find and land great leaders, and what mid-level professionals should be focused on if they want to move into senior roles. Whether you are running a search, advising one, or thinking about your own next step, this conversation will leave you with a clearer picture of the landscape and practical ideas for what to do about it.

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Panelists

·       Andriel Dees, J.D., Vice President of Executive Search, Greenwood Asher & Associates

·       Lili Rodriguez, PhD, Vice President and Managing Director, Greenwood Asher & Associates

·       Marion Frenche, SHRM-CP, Associate Vice President of Executive Search, Greenwood Asher & Associates