Executive Search Firm - Assistant Vice President for Infrastructure

The University at Buffalo is seeking a full‑service executive search firm to recruit an Assistant Vice President for Infrastructure, a senior IT leadership position overseeing network, cloud, data‑center, and core computing services. The firm must develop a search strategy, source and qualify candidates, manage interview panels, negotiate offers, and ensure the selected candidate accepts an employment offer by July 2026. The solicitation is open from March 26 2026 and closes April 30 2026; proposals are evaluated 70 % technical merit and 30 % cost. • Deliver end‑to‑end executive search services for a high‑visibility university IT leadership role. • Provide a comprehensive search plan, candidate pipeline, interview coordination, and offer negotiation. • Meet the target hire deadline (candidate acceptance) no later than July 2026, aligning with the university’s strategic IT initiatives.