Hire the right people to keep your campus running smoothly.
Higher education staffing built on trust, precision, and 22 years of experience.
Staffing solutions tailored to higher ed
Universities don’t slow down, and neither can your hiring strategy. For over two decades, ProPivotal has been the trusted partner supporting some of Boston’s most prestigious academic institutions including MIT and Colleges of the Fenway.Â
We understand the unique rhythm of higher education: the fiscal cycles, the compliance requirements, the programmatic peaks, and the institutional culture that makes each department unique.
Our hiring approach is designed for flexibility, speed, and reliability, helping you maintain operational excellence without the administrative burden.
A staffing process designed for campus operations
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Strategic discovery
We collaborate with department or program leaders to understand your operational goals, compliance requirements, and team culture.
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Talent network activation
We leverage our long-standing university talent pool to identify qualified administrative and professional candidates.
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Fast, vetted submissions
Our candidates are pre-screened for both skills and their ability to thrive in higher-ed environments.
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Streamlined interviews and onboarding
We help coordinate interviews and logistics, minimizing administrative lift for your team.
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Ongoing partnership
We remain embedded and responsive, ensuring every connection stays aligned with program and institutional needs.
What makes ProPivotal different?
22+ years of higher-ed experience
22+ years of higher-ed experience
We know the intricacies of campus operations, because we’ve been there, supporting universities since the early 2000s.
Vetted administrative and professional talent
Vetted administrative and professional talent
We specialize in sourcing candidates who thrive in complex university settings and value long-term, mission-driven work.
Streamlined hiring
Streamlined hiring
We make temporary hiring simple and efficient, helping talented professionals join your team fast — with many moving into permanent roles as they grow.
On-campus presence and personal touch
On-campus presence and personal touch
We build trust through creative, high-touch engagement: on-campus visits, appreciation events, and responsive support.
Deep understanding of departmental needs
Deep understanding of departmental needs
Whether you’re in finance, HR, research, student services, advancement, or beyond, we understand the language of your work and deliver talent that fits.
Supporting Every Corner of Care
Delivering trusted results without adding complexity.
Executive Leadership
High-quality talent that keeps budgets on track and operations compliant.
Finance & Administration
Staffing support that feels like an extension of your HR team.
HR & People Operations
Flexible staffing that ensures program continuity.
Program & Academic Leadership
Ready-to-work talent to keep labs and systems running.
Operations & Departmental Leadership
Professional staff who protect and amplify your brand.
Communications & Marketing
Talent that elevates the experience for donors, alumni, and partners.
Development & Advancement
Our core specialties
Healthcare
2,000+ CNAs, LPNs, MAs, RNs hired the last 5 years. Reliable, caring, detailed. We only hire the best.
Asset Management & Financial Services
20+ year client partnerships in the industry. Specializing in mid-career financial professionals.
Higher Education
22 years as a preferred staffing partner for MIT and Colleges of the Fenway.
Accounting & Finance
Specialty in Real Estate (REIT), mid-career transitions from public to private as well as general accounting roles in the Boston area.
Professional & Administrative
Access the best Boston-based talent in administrative, customer service, call center, and more.
Technology
AI, cybersecurity, cloud, software, and beyond. We connect Boston’s fastest-growing companies with the tech talent that builds what’s next.
Our core higher education staffing solutions
The staffing partner Boston universities trust
Let’s build the team that keeps your campuses thriving.