Specifications include, but are not limited to: full-service Executive Search Firm to execute a successful search for our next Associate Vice President - Facilities Planning & Management. The salary range for this position is anticipated to be approximately $225,000 - $250,000, commensurate with experience. The consultant will be expected to undertake, at a minimum, the design and execution of all steps to define the search, development of a collaborative description of duties for the position, find and recommend potential candidates that meet all requirements for the position to the University. This position will be posted on the Wayne State University online hiring system. The final candidate must complete an online application in the System and submit his or her resume in accordance with University policy. Any and all applications will be forwarded to the selected search firm for consideration. If feasible, the awarded firm will be given Guest Access to the University’s online hiring system to view applications as they come to the University. Key Project Deliverables The selected search firm shall have extensive experience in performing searches for higher education clients, preferably with specific experience in recruiting for the highest-level executive positions for colleges and universities. The search firm must demonstrate an understanding of higher education search processes and should also have a proven national presence and capability to identify and recruit not only those individuals who may be in the job market, but those who may not be actively searching for a new position. We ask that your proposal include the following information. A brief description of your firm, including information relating to its organization and management practices. Your firm’s experience with urban research universities, if any. Your firm’s experience with successful placements for positions similar to the one for this RFP, and the names of those institutions in which those individuals were placed. The name, biography and resume of the lead consultant who would be assigned to work with us, should your firm be successful in obtaining this contract. An overview of how your firm views the role of the search committee members in the search, and the process you will use to build a pool of qualified candidates. A list of at least three references from clients, including point of contact, company name, address, phone, and email. A schedule of fees. In addition, an explanation of your billing practice should be provided in case of a failed or incomplete search (i.e., no candidate selected) or the case of a successful candidate who leaves in less than a year.