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Michael Luthi
Director, UGA Search Group
Michael is the Director of the UGA Search Group and leads a team of talented professionals who comprise this premier organization at the University of Georgia. The UGA Search Group is one of the academy’s first internal executive search units and Michael has served as a senior member of this team for more than ten years. He specializes in executive recruitment strategies and overall search process facilitation. His experience in recruitment and consultation has spanned multiple industries including Finance, Information Technology, Health Care, and Academia. Michael and his team partner with hiring authorities and search committee members to identify and attract the most talented leaders in the field to choose the University of Georgia.
The Search Group has conducted more than 175 senior leadership searches since inception and has delivered more than a 90% successful placement rate. This success is built on strategic recruitment methodologies which deliver the highest caliber professionals to successfully fulfill senior leadership needs. Michael is an Athens native and a proud alumnus of UGA. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences.
News & Announcements
03.26.2026
One-time $2,000 Pay Supplement for State of Georgia Employees
The State of Georgia has approved a one-time pay supplement of $2,000 for state employees, including the University System of Georgia (USG). We are grateful to the Governor and legislature for including USG employees in this initiative. University Human Resources and Payroll staff are working now to review and validate payroll data to process these […]
03.10.2026
2026 Well-Being Fair
The University of Georgia Benefits and Well-being team is proud to introduce the inaugural UGA Well-Being Fair, a dynamic event designed to support faculty and staff in every dimension of well-being. This interactive experience goes beyond a traditional resource expo. It’s an opportunity to explore practical tools, connect with campus and community partners, and invest […]
09.19.2025
UGA Benefits Fair for Open Enrollment 2026
This year’s open enrollment period will be held from Oct. 27 through Nov. 7, 2025. This is an active enrollment year, which means action will be required on the part of each UGA employee to ensure that benefits and associated costs match individual circumstances. All faculty and staff enrolled or enrolling in a USG healthcare […]