The University Search Team assists Indiana school districts and school boards in identifying the best candidates for the Superintendency to ensure student achievement and success. Our service is free of charge except for mileage reimbursement, and we offer a multi-step process tailored to each board’s needs.
When we contract with you, one of our four search team members will meet with the board to start the process. Then, all four members will work with you until your Superintendent search is complete.
Our full range of services includes:
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Developing the timeline
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Preparing the advertisement
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Preparing the application
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Advertising the position
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Community involvement through a survey
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Applicant review and selection
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First round of interviews
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Second round interviews
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Negotiation with selected candidate
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Advertisement of the contract
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Hiring of the superintendent
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Starting date of the superintendent
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Interim superintendents
For over 60 years, the University Search Team has offered school districts a valuable, cost-free service, making us the preferred choice for school boards seeking consultation. With specialized training and exclusive access to candidates' graduate school performance data, we bring unique expertise to the search and hiring process. Conducting more searches than all other groups combined, we are the leading full-service search team.
The superintendent holds a pivotal role in the school district, and we know how to help you find the right person for your community! As Educational Leadership staff members of Indiana State University, Purdue University, Indiana University, and Ball State University, our team represents the collective training ground for approximately 90% of applicants for Indiana superintendencies.