Education

Merraine works with education institutions and their boards to recruit senior leaders who balance academic integrity with operational rigor. We focus on executive roles essential to institutional stability, enrollment strength, and leadership continuity across K–12, independent schools, religious schools, and education-focused organizations.

Areas of Expertise

Academic Leadership

We partner with K–12 schools and higher education institutions to place exceptional heads of school, superintendents, and senior academic leaders who strengthen instructional excellence, support faculty, and foster a thriving campus culture.

Board & Community Partnership

We partner with boards of trustees, leadership teams, and school communities to align leadership selection with institutional priorities, balancing the needs of parents, advancing enrollment objectives, and reinforcing confidence in governance and direction.

Sector Expertise & Institutional Stewardship

With deep experience across independent schools, public systems, and higher education, we understand the complexities of accreditation, academic leadership, and long-term sustainability, delivering leaders equipped to navigate change and drive lasting success.

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Education Roles We Recruit For

Head of School President
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director

Chief Operating Officer Chief Financial Officer
Assistant Head of School
Vice President of Advancement

Chief Development Officer Head of Enrollment Management
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Chief Academic Officer

Director of Institutional Advancement Director of Finance and Operations
Head of Student Affairs
Chief People Officer

6,386+

Positions Filled

Helping organizations grow with the right talent.

97.3%

Retention Rate

Proving long-term satisfaction and trust.

1,736+

Clients Served

Building lasting partnerships across industries.

25+

Years of Service

Delivering expertise every step of the way.

The Merraine Approach

The Merraine Approach is built on partnership, precision, and perspective, bringing decades of experience and a proven executive search process that aligns the right leaders with the right opportunities to transform organizations.

Precision

Partnership

Expertise

Execution

We connect leading organizations with exceptional talent.

Testimonials

"We’re beyond grateful for Joel Paul Group’s partnership and can’t recommend them highly enough to any organization looking for exceptional, heart-driven recruitment support!"

Madison Bader Rosen

President , Camp JORI

"We have now had the privilege of working with the Joel Paul/Merraine Group for more than two decades."

Rachel Wolf

CEO, American Committee Shaare Zedek Hospital

"Merraine Group is more than a recruitment firm—they’re a true partner for growth and leadership development."

Paul Glasser

EVP, Touro University

"Merraine Group is the go-to partner for healthcare leadership recruitment, ensuring not just a hire but a strategic addition to your team."

Brian Forrest

CHRO, Cayuga Medical

"If you’re looking for healthcare executive recruitment with measurable results, Merraine Group is the answer."

Candice Sareli

CMRO, Memorial Healthcare

"The leaders they helped us hire have been instrumental in improving patient care and operational efficiency."

Sherri Carter

VP, Augusta Health

"Thanks to their expertise, we’ve seen significant improvements in financial performance and innovation across our organization."

Tom Hayes

CFO, Ridgecrest Regional

"They took the time to understand our mission and connected us with someone who not only had the right skills but also shared our passion for making a difference. "

Brian Parchesky

CEO, Together for Youth (Berkshire)

"Their personalized approach ensured we had the right people to steer the organization toward success."

Selina Hoflund

CHRO, Wyoming Medical Center (Retired)

"They understood our business and challenges better than any other firm I’ve worked with"

Rob D’Urso

CEO, ISDIN (formerly)

"Merraine is the partner you want when success is the only option."

Jeff Seals

VP, Teoxane

"Their process wasn’t just thorough—it was thoughtful and aligned perfectly with our goals."

Ann Croskrey

CFO, Oak Valley Health

"After two interviews, we hired the candidate to fill a position we had been looking to fill for over a year."

Curtis Lam

President, HydroScience