RFP Exec Search Firm for Associate Dean, School of Information Sciences - 2024

This solicitation seeks a full‑service executive search firm to locate and place an Associate Dean for Wayne State University’s School of Information Sciences. The university requires a national‑level search capability, including development of a job description, candidate pool building (active and passive), management of postings on the university hiring system, and delivery of qualified candidate recommendations. Proposers must submit a detailed firm profile, relevant higher‑education executive search experience, lead consultant biography, interaction plan with the search committee, at least three client references, a fee schedule, and a billing policy for unsuccessful searches or early departures. The award will be made to a single vendor (Koya), with all proposals due electronically by September 27, 2024. The position’s annual salary is approximately $175,000, but the vendor’s fee is not pre‑specified and must be proposed. • Scope: Full‑service executive search for a senior academic leadership role. • Required deliverables: Firm description, relevant experience, lead consultant bio, search‑committee interaction plan, references, fee schedule, billing policy. • Evaluation: Open competition; award will be at the university’s discretion; proposals reviewed publicly after award.