The Presearch Study

Academic Search consultants conduct an intensive series of interviews with all constituencies and review of key institutional documents. The resulting written report includes:

An assessment of the key issues the chief executive or academic officer will be expected to address.

A concise description of the qualities and characteristics an individual would require to succeed in the position.

Recommended procedures, guidelines, and schedule for the search committee’s work.

Evaluating Candidates

Academic Search's services include:

Developing an effective screening process.

Designing protocols for thorough reference checks and interviews

Recommending proven procedures for preliminary and on-campus interviews.

Arranging professional background checks on finalists.

Providing reliable information about candidates at each stage of the process.

Other Services

Academic Search offers the following services in addition to full search assistance:

Consultation on transition strategies.

Workshops about the search process.

Consulting on interim appointments.


Identifying & Recruiting Candidates

Academic Search assists by:

Developing a national recruitment strategy, including recommended nomination sources and advertising approaches.

Directly recruiting additional highly qualified, pre-screened candidates.

Cultivating promising candidates nominated by others.

Negotiation & Appointment

Academic Search provides:

Detailed information about compensation and benefits.

Recommended processes for setting performance goals and assessing achievement.

Consultation and advice throughout the negotiation phase.

Procedural Support

Academic Search's services include:

Advice on organizing the search, structuring the committee, and maintaining records.

Drafts of all meeting agendas, correspondence, reference and interview protocols, and progress reports to constituents.

Guidance on closing the search and its records.

Receipt and processing of nomination and applications (optional).