Executive Search Firms Services

The Vendor is required to provide executive search firm will be expected to work with the board of trustees, executive committee, board chair, and presidential search committee to:
• Recommend the approach and methodology to be used for the search and selection process, and work with the college to adjust that approach as needed for the college's unique needs.
• Serve as a consultant to the college to develop and facilitate the search process, including establishing and recommending a timeline.
• Respond to requests from the committee within 24 hours.
• Assist with the development of the position description and search profile.
• Develop advertisements and brochures announcing the position.
• Post the open position for applications based on the established timeline.
• Assist with the development of the screening and interviewing process.
• Develop a qualified applicant pool for the position.
• Recruit candidates to the position; actively pursue a diverse group of applicants from different backgrounds.
• Assist with the review and preliminary screening of applicants.
• Serve as a liaison between the board of trustees, board chair, and presidential search committee and applicants.
• Perform written reference checks and background checks for semi-finalists and finalists.
• Coordinate the schedules for campus visits and interviews for finalist candidates.
• Provide recommendations and ongoing assessments related to the search and selection process.
• Provide and submit reports to the college upon request.
• Communicate regularly and frequently with the college on timelines, information, and search progress.
• Provide all products in "final" form unless specified otherwise.
• Format, edit, and proof all submitted documents.
• Execute and adhere to a confidentiality agreement regarding the exchange of information during and after the search.
• Perform duties within the scope of a presidential search as designated by the college.
• Assist in providing information on contract and compensation packages
• Develop and exercise a transparent search process for all college constituencies, particularly with the presidential search committee.
• Provide a first-round list of no less than eight (8) qualified candidates to be presented to the search committee.
• First round candidates will be interviewed via zoom or similar technology.