Hire Smarter. Reach Further. Build the Future.

Top universities, corporations, and public agencies use BDN Connect to solve retention challenges at the source by hiring mission-aligned scholars and professionals who stay, lead, and grow with your institution.

From bachelor’s to PhD, our network isn’t just high-performing. It’s built to last.

You're Not Just Hiring— You're Investing in Impact.

Instant access to thousands of qualified candidates in every discipline

Unlimited job posts and direct engagement tools

National brand alignment with a trusted academic institution

No agency fees. No resume dumps. Just results.

“BDN helped us connect with candidates we couldn’t find anywhere else. It’s our go-to source now.”

— HR Partner, University Member

Trusted Across Sectors

Universities & Colleges

Fill faculty, postdoc, and leadership roles. BDN helps you strengthen your pipeline and reduce hiring gaps.

Corporations

Connect with high-performing graduates and experienced scholars who bring strategy, insight, and innovation.

Government Agencies

Whether you need policy minds, analysts, researchers, or outreach experts — BDN delivers credible candidates.

Nonprofits & NGOs

Access mission-aligned professionals ready to lead in program design, education, and advocacy.

From Posting to Pipeline in Under 24 Hours

Join

Choose your plan and activate your account.

Post

Instantly list unlimited jobs in our member-only Career Center.

Engage

Tap into our curated scholar network and directory.

Hire

Close roles faster with candidates who are serious and mission-aligned.

PAST & CURRENT Institutional Partners

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Choose Your Access Level

Affiliate Access

For smaller departments or pilot programs

$895 / year

1 staff login

5 job postings/year

50% off 1 conference pass

1 newsletter listing/year

Limited directory access

12 months of access

Upgrade option available

Unit Membership

Most Popular

For academic departments or deans

$1,500 / year

Up to 3 staff logins

Unlimited job postings

1 free conference pass

Monthly e-newsletter ad

Full directory access

12 months of access

Collaborative Site License

For mid-sized colleges or consortia

$2,500 / year

Up to 4 staff logins

Unlimited job postings

1 free conference pass

Quarterly e-newsletter placements

Full directory access

Priority in speaker/panelist lists

Retention-Focused Hiring Support

12 months of access

University Partner

For full colleges
/multi-units

$3,850 / year

For full colleges or multi-departmental units

Up to 5 staff logins

Unlimited job postings

2 free conference passes

Email recruitment campaigns

Institutional initiative support

12 months of access

Want help choosing a plan?

Compare All Features

Feature/Benefit
Affiliate Access
($895/year)
Unit Membership
($1,500/year)
Collaborative Site License
($2,500/year)
University Partner
($3,850/year)
Recommended for

Smaller departments or pilot programs

Academic departments or deans

Mid-sized colleges or consortia

Full colleges / multi-departmental units

Staff Logins

1

Up to 3

Up to 4

Up to 5

Job Postings

5/year

Unlimited

Unlimited

Unlimited

Conference Passes

50% off 1 pass

1 free pass

1 free pass

2 free passes

Newsletter Listings

1/year

Quarterly e-newsletter placements

Monthly e-newsletter ad

Email recruitment campaigns

Directory Access

Limited

Full

Full

Full

Extra Benefits

Upgrade option available

Speaker/panelist list priority

Institutional initiative support

Access Duration

12 months

12 months

12 months

12 months

What Our Partners Say

“We’ve filled roles that had been open for 9+ months within 30 days of using BDN.”

-Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs

“This is more than a platform it’s a relationship. BDN helps us think bigger.”

-Director of Diversity Strategy, Global Firm

“We’ve filled roles that had been open for 9+ months within 30 days of using BDN.”

-Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs

“We’ve filled roles that had been open for 9+ months within 30 days of using BDN.”

-Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs

BDN Isn’t a Job Board. It’s a Movement.

Proven Pipeline Power

Over 40,000 scholars in our national network

All Disciplines, All Levels

From bachelor’s to PhD across sectors

Human + AI Matching

You post, we amplify

Active Talent Curation

We’ll help you find even those who aren’t yet in the system

Know Another Institution That Should Be Here?

Get 10% off your next renewal for every partner you refer who joins BDN.

Who can access the account?

Depending on your membership level, 1 to 5 team members can log in to manage job postings and recruitment activities.

How soon can we post jobs?

You can begin posting jobs immediately after your membership is activated.

Can you help us find talent outside of your current network?

Yes — depending on your membership tier, we can extend outreach through targeted email campaigns and social media promotion to help you reach the right candidates.

Got Questions?We've Got You.

Let’s Build the Future—Together