Edition 005

The JK Journal

May 2025

Closing the Leadership Gap: Strategies for Higher Education’s Top Talent Search

Higher education is facing a leadership crisis. Across campuses nationwide, colleges and universities are struggling to fill key leadership positions — and to keep them filled long-term.

Lauren Dlugosh
Director of Recruiting
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This month’s top talent!

Executive Director/CEO Rochester, NY

Strategic nonprofit executive with 15+ years of experience leading high-impact operations and building mission-driven teams. Brings expertise in program development, healthcare partnerships, and financial sustainability. Proven track record overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets, driving operational efficiency, and implementing innovative solutions to strengthen organizational effectiveness. Passionate about fostering inclusive, high-performing cultures while advancing long-term growth and mission alignment.

Director of Planning • Western NY / Remote

Experienced government and nonprofit administrator with 20 years of leadership in organizational management, staff development, and public sector budgeting. Brings deep expertise in program and project management, public outreach, and environmental review. Skilled in managing complex initiatives, motivating teams, and driving organizational restructuring across government, transportation, design, and historic preservation sectors. Open to opportunities in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Erie and Niagara Counties, or remote roles with occasional travel.

Growth & Transformation Executive Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Strategic, Operational leader change agent and builder of high performing teams. Proven track record of driving strategic growth and transformation. Successfully integrated numerous acquisitions extending capabilities and market share.

Manager of Technical Accounting • Rochester, NY

The candidate is a CPA with over 14 years of experience spanning technical accounting, SEC reporting, and audit leadership. Currently, the candidate oversees complex transactions including purchase price allocations and impairment analyses, and previously led audit teams across diverse industries at a Public Accounting Firm.

Director of Financial Planning & Analysis / Financial Reporting • Rochester, NY

She is an accomplished finance professional with a progressive background in FP&A, financial reporting, and strategic planning. With a strong foundation in both hands-on financial modeling and high-level business strategy, she has consistently proven her ability to drive meaningful insights and build scalable reporting structures for leadership teams.

Growth-Focused Operations Executive, Financial Services • Rochester, NY (Open to Remote)

Customer-centric marketing and operations leader with 20+ years of experience driving integrated strategy, communications, and business transformation. Proven success in launching a specialized compliance and advisory service—developing market strategy, articulating a clear value proposition, and accelerating client adoption. Recognized by leading financial services firms (including MassMutual, Morgan Stanley, and Paychex) for expertise in integrated financial solutions, evolving benefits structures, and regulatory compliance.

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The Stay Interview

We want to introduce you to the Stay Interview Process – a proactive tool to help organizations reduce turnover and retain top talent.

The Stay Interview

We want to introduce you to the Stay Interview Process – a proactive tool to help organizations reduce turnover and retain top talent.

Career Corner

This month’s hot jobs!

Quality Manager

This Rochester-based precision manufacturing company serves a wide range of industries including medical, transportation, electronics, and industrial equipment. Known for its vertically integrated operations, the organization offers flexible, cost-effective production solutions tailored to customer needs. Backed by a highly skilled team of engineers, supervisors, and quality experts, the company is committed to delivering end-to-end metalworking solutions with a focus on quality, efficiency, and collaboration.
Location: Rochester, NY

Quality Assurance Manager

This role oversees all food safety and quality programs, including managing QA technicians, handling customer complaints, and maintaining compliance with HACCP, SQF, FDA, and USDA standards. The QA Manager will also lead audits, microbiological programs, and GMP training to ensure product and process integrity. Strong leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment and formal food safety certifications are essential.
Location: North Kingstown, RI

Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Manager oversees daily maintenance operations, supervising technicians and ensuring equipment uptime, safety compliance, and adherence to preventive maintenance schedules. This role includes hands-on leadership, technician training, and troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and refrigeration systems. Candidates should bring 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with strong technical and team development skills.
Location: North Kingstown, RI

Sales Manager

The Sales Manager leads a cross-functional business development team including Sales, Marketing, Client Services, and R&D, with responsibility for growing and retaining national accounts. This role requires strategic planning, category selling, and deep customer relationship management, along with hands-on collaboration with product development. Prior food industry sales leadership and a strong track record of driving revenue growth are key.
Location: Kent, WA

Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager will oversee day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities, providing strategic guidance, managing financial reporting, and leading process improvements. This hands-on leadership role requires a CPA and offers the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Location: Rochester, NY/Hybrid

Solution Scientist

Subject Matter Expert on the Company’s detector product lines and will be responsible for application support for X-ray imaging product lines. The candidate will assist the sales team with selection and customization of products and will provide installation, training and after sales support as required.
Location: Rochester, NY

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Employee Onboarding Checklist

A thoughtful onboarding process is key to employee success, engagement, and retention. This Step-by-step guide outlines essential milestones from pre-boarding through the first 90 days, helping employers create a smooth, supportive transition for new hires.

Employee Onboarding Checklist

A thoughtful onboarding process is key to employee success, engagement, and retention. This Step-by-step guide outlines essential milestones from pre-boarding through the first 90 days, helping employers create a smooth, supportive transition for new hires.

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Edition 005

August 2025

May 2025

August 2025

Industries We Serve

Healthcare

Higher Education

Investment & Banking

Manufacturing & Distribution

Nonprofit

Private Equity
& Venture
Capital

Professional Services

Real Estate & Construction

Don’t see your industry?

Contact us to learn how our proven hiring process can be tailored to meet the needs of your industry.