Senior Executive Process Consultant – Limited Term

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Senior Executive Process Consultant to serve as a key member of the Process Team. This role is vital in the executive search process for senior-level administration and faculty positions, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple searches effectively.

The ideal candidate will coach, mentor, and assist the Process Team while ensuring a high-quality search process. They will communicate with various constituents and utilize project management skills for successful candidate searches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Ability to deliver work on time with discretion and critical thinking.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage communications for onsite recruiting process.
• Coordinate candidate interviews with stakeholders.
• Coach and mentor team members on best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Discretion and judgment

Project management

Customer service

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Executive Process Consultant will serve as a senior member of the Process Team through the executive search process for senior level administration and faculty positions. Discretion and judgment will be crucial in this role as a key contributor and model for the team. As a senior member of the UGA Search Group, the role will assist in coaching, mentoring, and training members of the Process Team, share best practices, and provide organization and coordination in support of the executive search process. By maintaining a sound strategic search process strategy, and utilizing project management skills in the delivery of on‑time communication, research, marketing, event planning and document management in the executive search process for the Institution, the Senior Executive Process Consultant will assist the office in filling key‑contributor leadership positions. These top talent hires will have a major impact on the University. The Senior Executive Process Consultant serves as a key member of the Process Team and is responsible for producing an effective and respectable search process through high-level organization and project management of the executive search process. The Senior Executive Process Consultant will work on multiple searches at any given time and demonstrate independent initiative and resourcefulness in leading research efforts for prospective candidates, securing campus spaces for search meetings, communicating with key internal and external constituents, and focusing on the details that are the hallmark of the UGA Search Group. The position will maintain contact with senior level administrative leaders, senior staff, hiring authorities, search committee members, faculty, staff, and students in the facilitation of search events. This role will contribute to the development and execution of a strategic vision focused on continuous improvement and creative ways to leverage the team’s expertise in support of our state’s flagship institution. This position has a limited term appointment which is expected to end July 2028. The position may be extended beyond the initial term, contingent upon continued funding.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to deliver work on time, and to work effectively on an independent basis exercising discretion, judgement, and critical thinking.
• Strong attention to detail and a deep commitment to quality in all aspects of work.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of a large, complex organization in both written and oral forms through phone, email, and personal interactions.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service in an academic environment, project a positive attitude, and ability to display professionally mature behavior in challenging situations.
• Work with confidential and sensitive information utilizing high levels of discretion.
• Personal accountability with a desire for continuous improvement.
• The ability to adapt in challenging situations and work autonomously with a strong commitment to team accountability.
• Proficient ability in MS Word document creation, familiarity with MS Excel spreadsheets, email, and management report creation as needed.
• The ability to coach, train, and mentor team members on best practices in the executive search process.

Physical Demands

Ability to work in a standard office environment.

Duties/Responsibilities

Manage Onsite Recruiting Process

• Manage communications with UGA constituents to make all necessary reservations such as hotel rooms, meals for interviews, meeting spaces, candidate accommodations, and others.
• Manage multiple email accounts; Oversee responses to both individuals and mass groups on a regular basis regarding search events and questions.
• Manage the planning and scheduling of candidate interviews with key stakeholder groups and act as a liaison for internal and external partners involved in search‑related events.
• Manage and lead internet research to identify and source top qualified candidates through peer and aspirational institutions, position‑specific associations, nominations, and subject matter experts.
• Escorting candidates on campus and performing other duties in support of a successful search process.

Training and Coaching

• Coach, mentor, and train members of the Process Management team to share best practices and “standard operating procedures” (SOP’s) in executive search. Help in the professional development of other team members.
• Provide professional consultation to employees, supervisors and management on human resources issues. This role is distinguished by the complexity and scope of issues, leadership, organization/project management, initiative, independence, discretion, technical expertise and professional maturity necessary.

Communications

• Maintain relationships with the hiring authorities, search chairs, and search committee members to communicate timely search information with regard to meetings and locations, candidate information, interview scheduling, and other relevant materials.
• Manage the creation of search related materials such as marketing documents for prospective candidates (opportunity profiles), search committee documents, campus meeting attendee documents, and more.

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Michael Luthi

Recruitment Contact Email: [e-mail]

Recruitment Contact Phone: [phone]

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).