Daniel Rodas

Dan joined the firm in 2013 after a career in higher education spanning over two decades. At Isaacson, Miller, he has built a multi-faceted search practice leading recruitment assignments in higher education, academic medicine, research institutes, independent schools, and other non-profit organizations. He has an extensive track record of recruiting financial and operational leaders for leading institutions nationally. Dan has also led searches for department heads, deans, and provosts, as well as leaders in numerous functional areas, including enrollment management, information technology, human resources, facilities management, procurement, data analytics, institutional research, emergency management, and public safety.

Prior to joining the firm, Dan served as vice president for planning and vice president for human resources at Long Island University, as well as provost of Southampton College. He has also held administrative positions at Duke, Stanford, and Harvard universities. Dan has served as a national trustee of the College Board and has also served on the faculties of NACUBO’s Future Business Officer Program, the Treasury Institute for Higher Education, and the Rutgers Leadership Academy.

His affiliation with professional associations and experience in the civic sector enhances his ability to successfully assess and recruit candidates, deepens his understanding of client needs, and furthers his commitment to advancing the mission of each institution he serves.