Jennifer Muller

Overview

Jennifer Muller is the Managing Partner at Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES), a higher education search firm focused on high precision, flexible executive search services, career planning and candidate coaching, based in West Hartford, Connecticut. She launched ACES in October 2017, following her success in building executive search capabilities at another organization.

Muller has been in executive search, specializing only in higher education, for over twelve years successfully leading searches both nationally and internationally. Her extensive research and development experience over the past 30 years in higher education and Fortune 500 companies gives her the experience and skills to excel in higher education recruitment. Searches have spanned faculty to president in every type of institution including public, private, R1, faith-based, two and four-year.

Career History

• Managing Partner and Senior Consultant at Academic Career & Executive Search (2017–present)
• Vice President at Academic Keys, where they developed the Executive Search division
• International Sales & Marketing Manager at STANLEY Access Technologies
• Experience at PES, Inc. and Marketing on Demand

Notable Achievements & Industry Recognition

Muller has led over 70 higher education searches both domestically and internationally spanning presidents, vice presidents, associate chancellors, deans, directors, chairs, and faculty level positions. She is former vice chair of the American Council on Education (ACE) Executive Search Roundtable and serves as an advisor in numerous ACE leadership development forums including the Women's Leadership and Spectrum Aspiring Leaders Forums. Ms. Muller speaks globally on issues relating to higher education recruitment.

Education

Jennifer Muller attended Post University from 1989-1994.

What Jennifer Muller Could Bring to ACES Leadership

As Managing Partner of ACES, Muller brings a distinctive model-focused approach to higher education recruitment that emphasizes precision matching and candidate support services. Her stated philosophy prioritizes understanding a candidate's academic and non-academic priorities, career goals, and lifestyle preferences to ensure better fits and longevity. With over 70 completed searches and deep networks across Fortune 500 companies and higher education institutions, Muller is positioned to continue scaling ACES' reputation as a boutique alternative to large search firms, particularly for institutions seeking flexible, tailored solutions rather than one-size-fits-all search processes.