SJG is a specialized search firm with a proven history filling positions within higher education.

spelman johnson: an executive search firm since 1991, recognized for our work in identifying and recruiting outstanding leaders in education, advocacy associations, and social impact organizations.

OUR SUCCESS IS STRENGTHENED BY OUR DEEP AND DIVERSE RELATIONSHIPS, AS WELL AS OUR CONTINUAL INVESTMENT IN THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF A LEADERSHIP PIPELINE.

We have conducted thousands of searches that have paired our clients with exceptional leaders, one position and one mission at a time. Since our founding in 1991, we have been nationally recognized for our commitment and thought leadership on issues of equity, diversity and inclusion in the executive search process.

OUR MISSION

Spelman Johnson is committed to providing outstanding, individualized search and consulting services to our clients in an exceptional and ethical manner, effectively identifying and recruiting talented individuals to fill key leadership roles.

OUR VISION

Spelman Johnson believes that every client and every candidate should expect and receive nothing less than principled and honest service throughout the search process. We meet these expectations by providing clear and direct communication, making efficient use of all available resources, and vigorously adhering to ethical practices in facilitating the delivery of recruiting services, operations, and processes.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

During its 29 year history, Spelman Johnson has cultivated and supported a diverse, national network of professionals of color. The relationships we establish in the course of our work with multicultural professional groups and associations are part of an overall corporate commitment to the advancement of underrepresented professionals in all walks of life. During our history, 54 percent of our searches have been completed with the hire of a woman, and persons of color have been hired into 26 percent of our positions. Of the women we have placed throughout our history, 62 percent remain in their positions or have been promoted to higher positions within the client organization; 68 percent of the persons of color remain in their positions or have been promoted within the client organization.