RFP Executive Search Services - 2023 Chief of Staff & University Relations Officer

Wayne State University issued an RFP on October 10 2023 to conduct a full‑service executive search for the position of Chief of Staff & University Relations Officer, a senior role reporting directly to the university President. The search firm is expected to design the search strategy, develop the job description, recruit nationally (both active and passive candidates), manage the search committee interaction, and provide a lead consultant with detailed qualifications. The position carries an annual salary of $200‑$225 K, and the university expects the vendor to submit a fee schedule (often a percentage of the hired executive’s salary) and guarantee provisions for early departures. Proposals were due electronically by October 20 2023, and the contract was subsequently awarded to Korn Ferry. No fixed fee amount was disclosed; the university will evaluate proposals based on experience, methodology, references, and cost structure. • Scope: Full‑service national executive search for a senior university leadership role. • Deliverables: Search strategy, candidate pool, lead consultant résumé, references, fee schedule, guarantee terms. • Timeline: RFP issued Oct 10, proposals due Oct 20 2023; award announced thereafter. • Vendor: Korn Ferry (selected as the sole awardee).