Specifications include, but are not limited to: Acquire a basic understanding of the requesting entity and the community (location of position); Assistance in identifying desired skills and qualifications and if applicable, refinement of compensation package; Assistance with preparation of a search timeline; Identification and recruitment of local and nationwide candidates; Candidate appraisals, reference checks, mining of public domain information on the Internet, interviews and preparation of experience summaries, cultural fit assessment, and in-depth evaluations; Engage the candidate (and spouse/others) prior to any in-person meeting to learn more about the candidate and assess the level of interest; Development and implementation of a process to narrow the candidate list; Assist in the development of the interview questions used by the search committee with the narrowed candidate list; Provide requested documents such as job application, documentation of special training, licensure in the State of North Dakota, evidence of immunizations and most recent drug screen, driver’s license, social security card, I-9 or other documentation allowing employment, applicable accreditation documents; Assistance with arrangements for search committee interviews (including coordinating travel and accommodations if needed).