Executive Search Services

Services

Establish the Search Timeline

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- We plan so your opening attracts the largest possible pool of candidates.
Determine Selection Criteria

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- We help you accurately reflect your organization and community priorities.
- We facilitate meetings with your board, staff and community members to determine desired candidate qualifications.
- We provide the board with a compilation of all desired qualities and qualifications.
Advertise the Vacancy and Assist with Executive Search Services

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- We promptly distribute a notice of vacancy to interested candidates and educational organizations throughout the United States.
- We post the vacancy in several state and national print and online publications.
- We design a high-quality, electronic flyer and application materials.
- We post the vacancy and electronic flyer on our nationally-recognized Web site.
- We provide recruitment and application materials to all interested applicants.
- We handle calls and correspondence.
- We maintain applicant files.
Screen applicants

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- We train and work with the board, designated committee, or both.
Select the Finalist

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- We help the board develop the interview process.
- We arrange interviews.
- We notify candidates of their status.
Check References

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- We train board members to conduct in-depth phone reference checks and site visits.
Establish Professional Relationships

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- We conduct a workshop with the board and new executive on roles and responsibilities.
- We meet with the new executive to review policy and state law.
Superintendent and Charter School Executive Director Transition Plan

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(No additional cost)

Because the first year is so ciritical for setting the tone of professional relationships, OSBA offers board/superintendent coaching to help your new team operate effectively. OSBA will meet with you and your new executive to cover:
- Governance
- Expectations
- Goal Setting
- Operating Agreements
- Performance evaluation
- Public meetings and executive sessions
- Effective communications
Please contact Kristen Miles at kmiles@osba.org for more information.
Interim Executive Search Assistance

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Sometimes executives resign too late in the year for boards to conduct a search. OSBA is available to assist boards in finding an interim executive who can serve until the board can conduct a full search.

An OSBA staff member will meet with the board to discuss the process and furnish a list of potential interim candidates. Only meals, mileage and lodging expenses are charged for this single meeting assistance.

If the board requests more assistance with the interim process, OSBA charges an hourly fee for this service.

Additional Information

Click here to download our executive search services brochure.

Please contact Vince Adams at vadams@osba.org for more information.

Executive Vacancies

OSBA Executive Searches – listed by closing date

St. Paul School District Superintendent – Closed January 3, 2024
South Umpqua School District Superintendent – Closed January 5, 2024
Wallowa School District Superintendent/Elementary Principal – Closed January 9, 2024
Hood River County School District Superintendent – Closed February 23, 2024
Coos Bay Public Schools Superintendent – Closed April 5, 2024
Alliance Charter Academy Executive Director – Closes April 22, 2024
Sherwood School District Superintendent – Closes April 22, 2024
Cannon Beach Academy Executive Director – Deadline Extended to April 30, 2024

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Searches Conducted by Member Districts – listed by closing date

Nyssa School District Superintendent– Closed February 12, 2024
Willamina School District Superintendent – Closed February 12, 2024
Annex Charter School Superintendent/Executive Director – Closed February 20, 2024
Columbia Gorge ESD Superintendent – Closed March 11, 2024
Tigard-Tualatin School District Chief Financial Officer – Closed March 13, 2024
Rainier School District Superintendent – Closes April 22, 2024

Please contact Jenn Nelson at jnelson@osba.org for more information.

Interested in Posting a Job on OSBA’s Website?

If you would like to post a job vacancy on our website please email the posting (in Microsoft Word) to Jenn Nelson at jnelson@osba.org . Postings are $350 each and will be published within three to four business days, they will remain posted until the closing date.

Interested in Interim Superintendent Positions?

If you are interested in serving as an interim superintendent in Oregon and would like OSBA to share your resume with boards in need, please contact Jenn Nelson at jnelson@osba.org.

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