Specifications include, but are not limited to: The University of Idaho is seeking an Executive Search Firm with extensive experience in higher education, to assist the University of Idaho in attracting, interviewing, and hiring a dean for the College of Business and Economics.; An earned terminal degree from an accredited university in a discipline appropriate to the college.; Accomplishments and experience to merit an appointment with tenure and rank of full professor.; Academic leadership experience including: personnel management (faculty and staff), resource management (finances, facilities, equipment, etc.), and quality academic programming / delivery.; Evidence of original initiatives focused on improving excellence in teaching, research, outreach, mentoring, and/or student success.; Candidates also should possess the following qualifications and characteristics:; Experience with strategic planning and visioning to successfully address change, managing program/professional-level accreditation and program assessment, increasing student enrollment, and attracting and retaining a diverse student and employee population.; Interpersonal and communication skills to develop, maintain, and work successfully with faculty, staff, department administrators, peer colleagues, students, alumni, and other stakeholders.; Experience developing and advancing philanthropic opportunities, economic development, extramurally funded research, or other fundraising efforts.
