Thank you for taking the time to submit your application to the Higher Education Executive Recruiting Network (HEERN). We appreciate your interest in joining our community of in-house executive search professionals serving higher education and academic medicine.
Our team will carefully review your submission and typically responds within 7–10 business days. During this time, we may reach out if clarification or additional information is helpful.
Membership in HEERN is intentionally curated to ensure that our network remains a collaborative, high-trust space for professionals who lead or support executive recruitment within colleges, universities, academic medical centers, and related institutions. As part of our review, we look for alignment with HEERN’s mission, values, and the shared professional standards that help keep this community both supportive and highly relevant.
If we determine that your background and current role are a strong match for the association, you will receive a formal welcome message with next steps. In cases where an application may not be the best fit at this time, we will let you know with appreciation for your interest and with guidance on alternative ways to stay connected.
We are grateful for your engagement and look forward to reviewing your application.