Executive Search Firm Services

Fayetteville State University is seeking proposals from highly qualified executive search firms to facilitate national searches for two open positions: Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and Dean for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The selected firm will work with a committee of university stakeholders to identify exemplary candidates and provide strategic leadership and oversight. The firm must have in-depth experience in executive placement services in higher education, with preference for firms with significant work with academic affairs leadership positions. Key responsibilities include contacting sources and prospects, conducting the search, identifying and presenting candidate pools, providing support to the search committee, and conducting reference and background checks. • The search firm must have at least five years of experience in the search field and have conducted at least five successful searches in the last five years. • The firm must have available and capable staff to complete the search. • The firm must have a demonstrated track record of client success, with at least one reference from a higher education institution. • The firm must provide a detailed proposal outlining their approach, timeline, and costs. • The firm must be able to work with the university's search committee to identify and select the best candidates.