SEARCH STRATEGY
Our search strategy has been developed and refined over five decades of successful practice. We implement an efficient and inclusive process to deliver a well-qualified and diverse pool of candidates for consideration.
Complete trust and communication are essential to establishing and maintaining a full partnership with our clients. We know that every step we take reflects upon the institution we serve and we strive to represent our clients with integrity and professionalism.
OUR FIVE-PHASE PROCESS
VALUE ADDED SEARCH SERVICES
Institutions conducting their own searches often are challenged by identifying and attracting two elusive groups of prospective candidates: 1) those who are unaware of the opportunity, and 2) those individuals who are aware, but will not apply or accept nominations due to concern vis-à-vis confidentiality.
Service 1› Developing the Candidate Pool
RHPA will review marketing materials provided by the institution, advertise the opportunity and conduct sourcing and outreach initiatives to reach a diverse audience. The search team is available to the committee chair by telephone and email throughout the course of the recruitment. We will host a confidential Client Resource Center which provides the committee a convenient and efficient way to review candidate materials.
Service 2› Screening of Top Candidates
RHPA will evaluate the entire applicant pool and identify top candidates. As part of this screening, we conduct a candidate interview and perform a preliminary reference check. These interview transcripts and video will be made available to the committee.
Service 3› Finalist Due Diligence: Background Screening and Reference Checking
At the request of the search committee, our search team will conduct 5-7 reference checks for each finalist. We also verify terminal degrees and will retain a background screening company that is accredited by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) to conduct background comprehensive checks.
