Helping Today's Leaders Transform Higher Education for Tomorrow

James Gorman has led enterprise-level transformation for top R1 universities since 2005. He brings deep expertise in strategic planning, cross-functional program management, and organizational change management across finance, human resources, information technology, ERP selection and implementation, facilities management, and research administration.

About James Gorman

James Gorman is the Founder and Managing Director of Higher Education Administration Advisors LLC.

Since 2005, James has advised senior leaders at R1 research universities on complex enterprise transformation initiatives across finance, human resources, information technology, research administration, and campus operations.

He approaches transformation holistically — aligning leading practices with institutional mission while considering the experience of students, faculty, and front-line staff.

James holds an MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Services

Strategic Planning Aligning administrative strategy, operations, and technology investments with institutional mission and long-term priorities.
Cross-Functional Program Management Leading large-scale transformation programs spanning finance, HR, IT, and academic administration.
Organizational Change Management Driving adoption, stakeholder engagement, and cultural alignment during major institutional change.
ERP Selection & Implementation Supporting evaluation, vendor selection, governance, implementation readiness, and institutional alignment.
Finance Transformation Modernizing financial operations, reporting structures, and business processes to support better decision-making.
IT Strategy & Governance Designing governance models and scalable IT service structures aligned with institutional strategy.
Facilities Management Integrating facilities strategy with academic priorities, financial planning, and campus growth.
Research Administration Strengthening pre-award and post-award operations to support faculty success, compliance, and research growth.
Operational Assessment & Internal Consulting Conducting administrative and academic operational reviews with practical, actionable improvement plans.

Contact

Let’s talk about how we can help your institution lead successful, mission-aligned transformation.

Email: jamesgorman@heaallc.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jamesgormanmba

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