Advance your career from point A to point C-Suite.
Become a member of AESC’s BlueSteps to plot your next move, map a career plan & raise your profile among leading search firms.
Navigate confidently with advice from Harris Search Associates / IIC Partners and intel from 16,000+ recruiters in 70+ countries who fill 100,000+ executive and board roles each year.
Harris Search Associates / IIC Partners
Who We Are
Harris Search Associates is a leading global executive search and advisory consulting firm. Our practice is focused on the recruitment of leaders to support the growth of clients in the areas of research, science, engineering, technology, and academic medicine on behalf of the foremost universities, research institutes, national laboratories, academic health centers, and health care organizations driving innovation and discovery.
Our higher education, research, and academic medicine search practices are highly regarded placing senior academic administrators globally. We are regularly engaged to conduct search assignments that include the identification of the next President, Provost, Chancellor, Dean, Vice President, and other high-level executives
We have served top universities, research institutes, national laboratories, academic health centers, and health sciences organizations, forming partnerships with leading institutions such as Howard University, Michigan State University, the University at Buffalo, UC Davis, Vanderbilt University, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and the University of South Florida.
How We Work
In an increasingly international environment, the talent needed to lead organizations will come from all corners of the world. These increasingly complex environments demand experienced search counsel with diverse skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are recognized as the higher education search firm of choice by the foremost universities around the globe.
As a member firm of IIC Partners, we are able to provide our clients with global access to talent. We have been a proud member since 2004. Founder and Managing Partner Jeff Harris, served as Vice-Chair, Americas on the IIC Partners Board.
Membership Benefits
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Core Membership
Premium Membership
Reports, guides & newsletters filled with insider info from recruiters & C-suite leaders.
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Virtual workshops with executive career coaches.
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Career consultation with expert advisors along with support for your resume/CV and personal brand.
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Discreet career profile searchable by top global executive search firms.
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Curated open searches, executive-level jobs and board opportunities.
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Global directory of search firms you need to know.
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Message builder to help craft compelling outreach to recruiters.
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Compensation tool that benchmarks your pay with other BlueSteps executives.
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Goals tracker to measure your progress.
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Membership Benefits
Gain insider information from recruiters & C-suite leaders in members-only reports, guides & newsletters
Participate in virtual workshops with executive career coaches & get your questions answered
Receive a career consultation with an expert advisor & access add-on coaching, resume/CV & personal branding support when you need it
Build a discreet career profile searchable by the top executive search firms worldwide
Access a curated selection of open searches, executive-level jobs and board opportunities, all in one place
Find the search firms they should know with a global directory searchable by industry, function & geography
Craft compelling outreach to recruiters using an exclusive message builder
Benchmark your pay with other BlueSteps executives using our exclusive compensation tool
Create career goals & measure your progress with a built-in goals tracker
BlueSteps Guides You Through
Job Search
Together, we’ll map a plan that puts you exactly where you need to be and gives you the tools to help you thrive.
Executive Search
We’ll connect you with search firms and recruiters who are looking for talent like you.
Career Mapping
This helps you stay on course so you can achieve your career goals and navigate anything that comes up.