Key facts
- Use Higher Education or NAICS 611310 and go department by department.
- Pick the department that owns your problem and search its titles.
- University email is usually clear and well maintained.
- A contact is used only when you reveal an email or phone.
- FilterCopy the filters on this page.
- RevealSee emails and mobiles where available.
- SendOr export to your own tools.
Departments are the real buyers
| Department | Typical title |
|---|---|
| Technology | CIO, IT Director |
| Facilities | Director of Facilities, Physical Plant |
| Enrollment | VP of Enrollment Management, Admissions Director |
| Research | Director of Research Administration |
| Student affairs | Dean of Students |
Procurement and contracts
Purchases above a threshold need bids or approved contracts. Many universities buy through cooperative contracts. Ask early whether you are on one.
The Buzzlist filters for colleges and universities
In Find, set the rows below. Leave the rest empty.
| Filter | Set it to |
|---|---|
| Industry & keywords: industry | Higher Education |
| Industry & keywords: NAICS codes | 611310 |
| Industry & keywords: company keywords | university, college, community college |
| Job titles | Chief Information Officer, Director of Facilities, Vice President of Enrollment Management, Director of Procurement |
| Seniority level | C-suite / CXO, Vice President, Director |
| Company size | 501 to 1000 employees, 1,001 to 5,000 employees |
| Location | Your states, cities, or ZIP codes with a 5 to 100 mile radius |
Community colleges are smaller and often faster to decide. Add community college as a keyword to focus on them.
Paid plans add AI search: say who you want in a sentence and Buzz ranks the matches. Plans and prices.
Timing
Fiscal years often start July 1. Spring is budget season. Summer brings projects and installs.
Mistakes
- Writing to faculty about campus purchases.
- Ignoring procurement rules.
- One message for every department.
Is the colleges and universities data any good?
University email is usually clear and well maintained. Paid plans show check status.
Paid reveals come with standard email verification, and if a Buzz Send email hard bounces, you get that contact back.
Questions about colleges and universities data
Who buys technology at a university?
The CIO or central IT, with procurement for larger contracts.
When is university budget season?
Usually spring, for a fiscal year that starts July 1.
How do I find community college leaders?
Add community college as a keyword with Higher Education.
