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RFP 1753 Presential Recruitment Services
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Gateway Technical College is seeking a qualified firm or individual to lead an executive search for its next President and CEO, with the process expected to commence in October 2025. The selected search entity will be responsible for developing and recommending a tailored approach and methodology, working closely with the College’s Board of Trustees and liaison to ensure the process aligns with the institution’s specific needs. Key responsibilities include creating a detailed profile of the ideal candidate through consultations, devising a recruitment strategy that emphasizes outreach to diverse applicant pools, reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and providing comprehensive candidate summaries. The firm will also perform thorough background checks, assist in structuring employment offers, and coordinate candidate visits and interviews, including campus tours and site visits. Throughout the process, regular status reports will be provided, and the firm must demonstrate successful recruitment marketing strategies. Additionally, if a finalist departs within a year of appointment, the firm agrees to reinitiate the search at no additional cost. The contract value ranges from $50,000 to $150,000, with the deadline for responses set for October 1, 2025.
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WI, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Be available to commence the search process as soon as the chosen firm is identified, expected to be October 2025.
Recommend the approach and methodology to be used for the search and selection process. Work with the Board of Trustees and Board Liaison to adjust that approach as needed for the College’s unique needs.
Serve as a consultant to the Board of Trustees/Board Liaison to develop and facilitate the search process, including establishing and recommending a timeline and milestones.
Develop the ideal profile for the President and CEO by meeting with Gateway Technical College representatives to obtain information regarding specific issues and opportunities for the management skills and style that are appropriate for the position.
Develop a strategy for implementing the President and CEO recruitment (including submission and name of various websites and identifying outreach to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply).
Review resumes for background and qualifications and conduct follow-up virtual/telephone conversations for clarification.
Facilitate virtual interviews by representatives chosen by the Gateway Technical College Ad Hoc Presidential Search Committee to clarify each applicant’s experience and credentials.
Prepare a written summary of all candidates for the position, with the most promising qualifications to share with the Ad Hoc Presidential Search Committee.
Evaluate candidates for serious consideration by conducting in-depth reference checks with individuals who are or have been in the position to evaluate the candidate’s performance on the job. A recommended short list of finalist candidates shall be presented to Gateway Technical College Ad Hoc Presidential Search Committee for their consideration.
Recommend and finalize a process with Gateway Technical College Ad Hoc Presidential Search Committee for interview and coordinating candidate’s participation in interviews.
Assist with agenda and schedule coordination of candidates for candidate interviews, visitation to Gateway Technical College’s campus and centers, and site visits to the candidate(s) current places of employment.
Debrief Gateway Technical College Ad Hoc Presidential Search Committee following interviews and identify additional candidates, if necessary.
Verify selected candidates' educational and employment background, financial/credit, and coordinate criminal and civil litigation checks.
Assist Gateway Technical /College in structuring the job offer, the employment package and relocation (if applicable) with the finalist.
Provide Gateway Technical College with regular written status reports and keep candidates apprised of their status.
Conduct a sufficient number of meetings to properly solicit input from and keep informed but not limited to Gateway Technical College Board of the search firm's progress.
Provide examples of recruitment literature (i.e. brochures or recruitment marketing pamphlets) successfully used by the search firm in other executive searches.
Reinitiate additional executive searches, at no fee to Gateway Technical College, if successful candidates leave (via resignation or termination with or without cause) the employment of within one (1) year of placement.
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