Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Solicit input from the search committee chair and/or hiring authority through electronic or other means to understand the role, responsibilities, qualifications, and appropriate experience required for the position. 2. Compile a revised job description for the position and a job announcement based on the input received from the university’s representative, staff, and the field. 3. Develop a recruitment strategy, process, and timeline for completion of the work in consultation with the university and its search committee. 4. Work collaboratively with the search committee chair and/or hiring authority to develop advertisements and determine the ideal qualities for candidates. 5. Solicit candidates for the position through different channels, including through nationally recognized publications or venues as well as by reaching out to potential candidates who may not be seeking the position. 6. Perform the initial assessment of the qualifications of interested candidates (per the revised job description). 7. Provide support for the interviews, reference checking, and hiring process as requested by the university. 8. Advertise, source, vet and bring forth a qualified pool of candidates for review by the search committee: i. Please note, services provided will not include work with the search committees unless requested. ii. The search committee will work directly with Human Resources and follow all university policies, regulations, procedures, and practices. iii. All records received by the contractor related to this solicitation and any impending contract(s) and acts of business on behalf of UA Little Rock including the collection of candidate information, shall be maintained by the contractor in accordance with university’s record retention schedules and policy. All records and reports either generated, prepared, assembled, or maintained by the contractor in relation to the solicitation services will be available for review, inspection, and audit by UA Little Rock and its auditors. iv. Positions will be advertised on the UA System Career Opportunities site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS with instructions to contact the vendor to apply for the position. The website automatically posts to sites such as Higher Ed Jobs, Academic Careers, Career Builder, Community College Jobs, HireHelp, LinkedIn, Indeed, DICE (for IT positions) and various career sites as appropriate for the position. v. Positions will also be posted via UA Little Rock Social Media outlets. vi. Vendors are responsible for all other advertisements and costs associated with the search. 9. Contract will be for an Executive Search for Director of Athletics; 10. Contractor is responsible for public information searches, employment verifications and degree verifications in compliance with State and Federal laws and best practices. 11. UA Little Rock will conduct criminal background checks, check references, and conduct interviews for the selected candidate.