Summit Search Solutions

Since 2009, Summit Search Solutions, Inc. is a WBE executive search firm that specializes in senior-level searches in the higher education sector. Based in Asheville, NC, Summit is an Association of Executive Search Consultants member and a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Search Firm in Higher Education. 

Summit employs a select team of experienced recruiting consultants in strategic locations across the country, including North Carolina, California, Colorado, Kansas, Maryland, and New York. Working exclusively in the education and nonprofit sectors, Summit’s 14 associates have developed strong relationships throughout the higher education sector and maintain awareness of the evolving trends, challenges, and opportunities our clients face. Summit’s clients range from community colleges to top-tier research universities. With no formal marketing, Summit’s growth has been 100% organic, based on repeat business and client referrals.

Summit was founded on the belief that search services should be adaptable—meeting the unique needs, circumstances, and budgets of each client. While some searches require comprehensive support, others benefit from a more targeted approach focused on outreach and candidate development. That’s why we offer a continuum of tiered service options, allowing you to customize the level of support that best fits your search. 

Summit is a preferred vendor for UMN and serves a variety of public universities across the country including Clemson University, Eastern Oregon University, George Mason University, Kansas State University, Oregon Health & Science University, Northern Arizona University, Portland State University, University of Arizona, University of Maine, University of Utah, University of Virginia System, University of Washington, University of Wyoming, and University of Georgia.