RFP C1758 - Executive Search Consulting Services for College Provost

Here is a summary of the RFP document: **Introduction:** The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is seeking proposals from executive search firms to assist in recruiting a Provost. The Provost will serve as the institution's chief academic officer and play a critical role in shaping and executing an ambitious academic vision to elevate FIT's national and global impact. **Objective:** The selected search firm will provide comprehensive executive search services to identify and attract highly qualified candidates who align with FIT's mission, values, and long-term strategic goals. **Scope of Work:** The search firm will: 1. Partner with FIT leadership to define a leadership profile and develop a compelling position description. 2. Conduct a proactive, global search strategy to identify and engage candidates. 3. Conduct rigorous candidate assessment and present a diverse shortlist of candidates. 4. Manage all aspects of the search process, ensuring efficiency, confidentiality, and a high-quality candidate experience. **Firm Qualifications:** FIT seeks firms with: 1. A strong track record of placing provosts or equivalent senior academic leaders at institutions with national and international reputations. 2. Experience supporting institutions seeking to elevate to world-class status. 3. Familiarity with creative, design, business, and technology-focused higher education environments. 4. Demonstrated success in conducting global searches and engaging international candidate pools. **Proposal Requirements:** Interested firms must submit a complete proposal that includes: 1. Firm Overview 2. Search Approach 3. Relevant Experience 4. Search Team 5. Fee Structure 6. Timeline **Evaluation Criteria:** Proposals will be evaluated based on: 1. Demonstrated success recruiting senior academic leaders (20%) 2. Understanding of FIT's mission, culture, and academic priorities (20%) 3. Strength and feasibility of the proposed global search strategy (15%) 4. Other criteria (45%) **Timeline:** Proposals are due by August 31, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The selection of a consultant is expected to occur in mid-to-late September 2026.