ASBA Executive Search Services

ASBA carries out searches for and assists with hiring of superintendents and other key executives on behalf of member boards as a fee service. 

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ABOUT THE SEARCH SERVICE

The Vacancy

Most governing board members will, at some point in their tenures, be called to participate in the search for and hiring of a superintendent or other key district executive for their organization. Selecting ASBA as the search consultant guarantees a quality, customized search that will enable you to attract the best candidates and ultimately hire the best "fit" for your needs. In addition, at ASBA, our service doesn't end with the search. We also support the transition phase, working with the new superintendent or executive to develop positive working relationships, assisting with goal development for the first year, and reviewing policies involving roles and responsibilities.  

Search Timeline

Because each search is different, each search timeline is different. ASBA assists the board to determine the nature and extent of the search, thus determining the time required. Successful searches have taken as little as four weeks and as long as six months. ASBA works with boards to plot timelines that reflect their needs and provide ample time for each stage of the process. Timelines may include finding an interim if necessary, and providing and proceeding with a full search at a later date. They may include conducting an internal search first before considering an external search, if credible candidates exist within the organization. They may include an external search that welcomes internal candidates to apply on equal footing with others. They may include a full-scale, national search. Particularly in external superintendent and executive searches, it is essential that the search timeline includes time for transition, enabling candidates to provide adequate notice to their current organization before leaving.

Search Preparation and Process

Our primary goal is to develop an individualized process that will produce the best match for your organization's need. ASBA works for you, the district, not the candidate. The ASBA search includes coordinating the entire search process, collecting information on the candidates, keeping records, maintaining contact with educational agencies and keeping advertisements placed significantly to attract quality candidates. Arizona attracts candidates from all parts of the country, and ASBA has a nationwide network to ensure that candidates fit your organization's profile and expectations. The search service is constantly monitored, evaluated and revised to provide the best service to members.  The ASBA application process is ONLINE and easily accessible. Applicants find the process easy to manipulate, and search consultants are able to provide accurate and timely updates. 

The process is further simplified for districts that are able to utilize our search service through Mohave Educational Services Cooperative.   

ASBA will: 

• Establish a search timeline customized to specific needs.
• Assist to determine the qualifications and criteria required for your district.
• Solicit staff and community input as determined by the board.
• Develop selection criteria.
• Develop interview questions and evaluation instruments.
• Prepare online search brochure.
• Prepare online application.
• Announce search process to community, staff and advertise position nationally.
• Accept applications and rapidly answer all inquiries from candidates and media.
• Assist with community and board screening of applications.
• Schedule and arrange interviews, tours and community/staff forums.
• Ensure that all candidates meet the district profile and thoroughly complete application.
• Facilitate meeting with board and new executive to set first-year goals, review roles and responsibilities, review evaluation process and create communication expectations.
• Provide legal guidelines to the board for interviewing and running meetings.
• Assist board to plan for site visits.
• Provide salary and benefit comparisons

Reasons to Choose ASBA

• ASBA delivers value. When you choose ASBA, you put the entire strength of your dues dollars to work.  Our search provides a proven service with costs below other market rates.
• ASBA will continue to serve you and the students of Arizona in all areas of governance.
• ASBA assists the district to adhere faithfully to the Open Meeting Law of Arizona.
• ASBA provides rapid responses to questions and concerns during the search.
• ASBA is the point of contact for all aspects of the search
• ASBA has a national network to screen candidates from out of state.
• ASBA has an online application system that provides immediate review throughout the search process.
• ASBA offers a follow-up workshop to help build teamwork and develop the leadership team communication process.
• ASBA's Executive Search Service is the sole search firm on Mohave Educational Purchasing Services.

For information, contact:

ARIZONA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION

Director of Leadership Development
2100 N. Central Avenue, Ste. 200
Phoenix, AZ 85004
1-800-238-4701
602-254-1100 x 101
Fax 602-254-1177