Specifications include, but are not limited to: The University search committee is seeking a consultant who can assist with the search by doing the following tasks, at the discretion of the search committee, in an efficient and timely manner: ⮚ Organize the search process ⮚ Coordinate and moderate public forums throughout the state before finalizing a position profile ⮚ Identify and attract a strong candidate pool ⮚ Develop an appropriate preliminary screening process ⮚ Assist in the identification of a short list of candidates ⮚ Work with the search committee to reduce the short list to the finalists ⮚ Check the references for the finalists ⮚ Maintain the confidentiality of the process ⮚ Provide necessary follow-up and concluding activities ⮚ Advise on all aspects of the search ⮚ However, whereas the consultant will provide these services to the University and its search committee, all major decisions regarding the search, including but not limited to the selection of the finalists and the designation of a new Provost of the University of Rhode Island, rest solely with the University. The consultant services are to be limited to advice and staff work. The search consultant selected by the University shall be expected to provide the following services: 1. Provide assistance to the search committee in recruiting, screening and evaluating candidates. 2. Help facilitate meetings and engage in active and ongoing interaction throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process with members of the search committee. 3. Perform active outreach and solicitation of individuals with superior qualifications and experience to encourage them to become part of the pool of prospects, including but not limited to contacts with qualified underrepresented groups..
