Higher Education Recruiting Solutions & Academic Job Postings
Self-Service Job Listings
| Standard Listings | |
| Single | $349 |
| 3 - Pack | $899 |
| 5 - Pack | $1,400 |
Boosted and Executive Search upgrades are available for single job listings and multi-packs. Multi-pack credits can be used within 12 months of purchase.
Unlimited Packages
Custom Estimate
Best Value
Dedicated Service Representative
Billed annually. All jobs automatically post from your ATS to our platform. Diversity, International and Executive Search upgrades available.
Reach the Right Higher Education Talent
Hiring in higher education requires more than broad visibility—it requires reaching professionals who understand the unique mission and culture of your institution. Inside Higher Ed Careers connects employers with one of the largest audiences of higher education professionals, helping colleges, universities, nonprofit organizations, government agencies and higher education companies recruit qualified faculty, staff, administrators and academic leaders.
Trusted by more than 2,000 organizations, we offer recruiting solutions that help you find the right candidates—from a single job posting to year-round hiring support.
The Inside Higher Ed Advantage
Higher education professionals rely on Inside Higher Ed throughout the year—not just when they're searching for their next job. That ongoing engagement gives employers a unique recruiting advantage, supported by competitive pricing, expanded candidate reach, compliance-friendly job postings and an audience you won't find anywhere else.
Exclusive Audience
More than 2/3 of our readers report that they do not seek employment on the two other large higher education job boards.
Prime Partnerships
We help our clients fill important support department and executive roles with top-rated job board partnerships, including LinkedIn.
Best Price
No other higher ed job board lets clients tap into the breadth of professionals for the same low cost and simple pricing structure.
Satisfies Reporting
Unlike many job boards, our listings satisfy U.S. Department of Labor reporting requirements.
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Why Employers Choose Inside Higher Ed Careers By the Numbers
Combining the reach, audience and recruiting tools, employers attract qualified higher education professionals and build stronger candidate pipelines with our products and services.
IHE AUDIENCE
Connect with one of higher education's largest engaged professional communities.
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2,000,000+ monthly visitors to the main IHE website
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402,000+ email subscribers and newsletter readers
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845,000+ social media followers
HIRING JOB BOARD
Keep your opportunities in front of professionals throughout their career search.
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600,000+ visitors a month to IHE Careers job board
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670,000+ job alerts delivered every month
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30,000+ average monthly live job postings
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5,000+ searchable resumes
TRUSTED BY HIGHER EDUCATION
Partner with a recruiting platform trusted across the higher education community.
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10% response rate of jobs posted to applications
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2,000+ colleges, universities and organizations served
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90% client renewal rate
Recruit Across Every Function on Campus
From community colleges and regional public universities to liberal arts colleges and research institutions, employers use Inside Higher Ed Careers to connect with professionals who understand the unique challenges and priorities of their campus.
Our job board supports recruiting across every major function, including:
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Academic Affairs Roles
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Administrative &
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Research &
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Frequently Asked Questions
What organizations use Inside Higher Ed Careers?
Colleges, universities, community colleges, nonprofit organizations, government agencies and companies serving higher education.
What positions can I advertise?
Everything from faculty and executive leadership to student affairs, enrollment, finance, human resources, information technology, research administration, advancement and campus operations.
What recruiting options are available?
We offer individual job postings, multi-packs, Unlimited Recruiting Packages, executive search options and international outreach for organizations with ongoing hiring needs.
Do your job postings meet U.S. Department of Labor requirements?
Yes.
How much does it cost to post a higher education job?
Inside Higher Ed Careers offers recruiting solutions for organizations of every size. Standard Job Listings start at $349, while Unlimited Recruiting Packages start at $1,500, with pricing based on your institution type and annual hiring needs. Special pricing is available for community colleges. Contact our recruiting team for customized pricing and package recommendations.
Can I recruit talent locally, nationally or internationally?
Yes. Every job posting on Inside Higher Ed Careers reaches a national audience of U.S. higher education professionals. Depending on your recruiting package, you can also expand your reach through targeted programmatic advertising, email promotions and website placements to attract regional candidates. For international recruitment, select packages include distribution through Times Higher Education, helping employers connect with one of the world's largest higher education audiences.
How do I purchase a job posting?
Getting started is simple. If you need to fill one or a few positions, you can purchase single or multi-pack Standard Job Listings directly through Inside Higher Ed Careers. Our secure online checkout lets you post your job in just a few minutes, with listings typically published to our recruiting network within 24 hours.
If you're hiring multiple positions or recruiting throughout the year, request a customized estimate or contact our recruiting team. Simply provide your name, institution or organization, an approximate number of openings you hire each year and any special recruiting goals. One of our recruiting specialists will recommend the recruiting solution that best fits your hiring needs—including whether an Unlimited Recruiting Package offers the best value—and provide customized pricing.
Contact us today to learn more.
Last Updated: July 8, 2026
POST A JOB -- STARTING AT $349
SINGLE JOB LISTING
Find the Perfect Candidate
- Each standard posting is live for 60 days
- Features a logo with your listing
- Applications sent directly to your inbox (if you wish)
- Tools and reports to help you track your recruitment efforts
- Posts on Inside Higher Ed Careers
- Listings emailed to relevant candidates via job alerts
In 24 hours or less, you can start receiving and reviewing resumes!
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MULTI-PACKS
Maximize Your Budget
- Enjoy discounted job credits
- Available in 3-packs, 5-packs, 10-packs and 15-packs
- Valid for 12 months
- Use for any position
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UNLIMITED RECRUITING PACKAGES
Streamline the Recruiting Process
- Unlimited job listings for an entire year
- Efficient pricing based on enrollment and institution type, including special pricing for community colleges
- Automatically posts positions from your site -- no additional costs, no matter your ATS
- Contextual job cards at the bottom of the news
- Listings are highlighted in newsletters
- Added visibility on LinkedIn for select roles throughout the year
- Optimal for A/B testing
NEED TO INCREASE JOB VISIBILITY?
Inside Higher Ed offers multiple solutions for your institution to recruit the talent you need for a range of roles. One of the most effective listing options we have is our Executive Search Listing.
EXCUTIVE SEARCH LISTINGS
These listings receive 110% more applications than a standard job listing and provide openings with maximum exposure.
- Featured on the Inside Higher Ed Careers homepage
- Job listing will be posted for 90 days — 50% longer than our other postings
- Showcased in the Daily News Update email, reaching over 175,000 recipients, including faculty & administrators