President Search, De Anza College

The Foothill‑De Anza Community College District is seeking a single executive‑search firm to conduct a full‑service presidential search for De Anza College. The effort will span nine months and must include candidate profiling, outreach, screening, community engagement, and background verification, with an equity‑centered, inclusive approach. The district requires firms to have recent experience conducting presidential or chancellor searches at California community colleges and to demonstrate governance expertise. Responses are to be submitted electronically via PlanetBids by the May 29 2026 deadline, with questions due by May 22 2026. • Conduct comprehensive candidate identification, outreach, and screening for the De Anza College presidency. • Facilitate community and campus engagement activities (forums, surveys, focus groups) to ensure an inclusive, equity‑centered process. • Perform reference checks and background investigations for finalist candidates. • Provide detailed cost estimates (not‑to‑exceed) for each scope and an hourly rate schedule for supplemental services. • Submit qualifications confirming at least two prior California community‑college presidential searches and provide two references.