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Deerfield Associates

Deerfield Associates Executive Search, Inc. recruits and places exceptional candidates for senior level administrative positions at colleges, universities and independent schools, both nationally and internationally. Established in 2001, the firm has successfully conducted and completed 600+ searches. Over 92 percent of our 160 clients return to us for additional search work.

Deerfield Associates is a search firm that recruits on a national basis and has offices based in Wellesley Mass, Amherst Mass, and Miami Florida.

We commit to working with our clients to provide: A strategic overview of the hiring profile. A first rate, creative, energetic and pro-active recruitment process. A professional and in-depth assessment on each candidate presented. Constant attention being paid to finding the best candidate. Our clients and candidates with the highest level of personalized service. The resources necessary to get the search done in a timely manner.

Each college, university and independent school has unique qualities and needs. The reason for utilizing Deerfield Associates Executive Search, Inc. for your search is our “Value Added”. Our ability to recruit and attract the best candidate for your particular hiring need in a timely manner is what we do best.

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