We are the experts at recruiting and developing leaders in education.
At Greenwood Asher & Associates, we approach executive search a little differently than most. We believe in the power of partnerships, combined with evidence-based best practices and experience, to design a customized search for the unique needs and characteristics of each institution we serve.
By providing a tailored approach and support to our clients and candidates, we are able to identify and recruit high-quality executive talent. Our comprehensive referencing allows our partners to confidently assess candidates and select the best person for the role.
Planning
A partner you can trust from the beginning.
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Meet with decision-makers and stakeholders to define search process, confirm budget, and discuss operational details.
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Gather critical input from stakeholders through phone calls, interviews, and forums to inform key search activities.
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Facilitate start up meeting to orient search committee and hiring manager to the process and solicit feedback for marketing and recruiting.
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Use committee feedback to develop position profiles, advertising plans and content, and search schedule.
Recruiting
An unmatched ability to identify robust talent.
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Market the opportunity through approved advertisements, media outlets, and partnerships.
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Conduct original research to identify candidates who meet or exceed client requirements.
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Encourage and secure nominations from search committee, institution, and GA&A networks.
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Engage in strategic outreach to highly qualified prospects and highlight their unique alignment with the opportunity.
Evaluating
An analytical approach to assessing candidates.
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Evaluate candidates' background, experience, and skills to determine alignment with client expectations.
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Guide search committee through an efficient and effective process for evaluating materials and selecting candidates for interviews.
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Schedule candidates and support committee through first round of interviews.
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Complete comprehensive candidate referencing.
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Facilitate background checks and leadership assessments, when requested.
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Share evaluation results and support selection of candidates for second round of interviews.
Selecting and Appointing
Deep support through selection—and beyond.
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Confirm and finalize process for second round interviews, including community engagement, if requested.
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Schedule candidates and support committee through second round of interviews.
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Conduct additional referencing, if needed.
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Support committee and decision-maker with selection and make offer to preferred candidate.
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Serve as trusted advisor to decision-maker with contract signing, public announcements, and leadership transition.
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Support with development of announcement process and materials, if requested.
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Maintain supportive relationship with client and new hire through onboarding and beyond.