Executive Search Firm RFP
About The Position
Hill Community Development Corporation (Hill CDC) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is seeking proposals from qualified executive search firms to conduct a national search for a Senior Administrative Officer & Chief of Staff. This role is crucial for strengthening Hill CDC's executive leadership structure as the organization expands its real estate portfolio, policy influence, economic impact, cultural preservation initiatives, and institutional partnerships. The Senior Administrative Officer & Chief of Staff will act as a strategic partner to the President and CEO, supporting governance, administrative and operational alignment, cross-departmental performance, and strategic initiatives. Hill CDC operates at the intersection of community, capital, culture, and policy in Pittsburgh’s Historic Hill District and views this hire as a significant investment in leadership infrastructure and organizational excellence.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience recruiting senior leaders within nonprofit, community development, urban policy, or mission-driven real estate environments
- Experience placing executive-level integrators, chiefs of staff, administrative and operational executives, or deputy leaders
- Clear commitment to inclusive recruitment practices
- Experience sourcing candidates with executive-level judgment and operational depth
- Firm overview and relevant executive search experience
- Description of search methodology and candidate sourcing strategy
- Examples of similar senior-level placements
- Proposed timeline
- Fee structure
- Equitable search strategy and practices
- Key personnel assigned to this engagement
Nice To Haves
- Experience placing executive-level integrators, chiefs of staff, administrative and operational executives, or deputy leaders
Responsibilities
- Conduct stakeholder interviews to refine the leadership profile
- Develop recruitment and outreach strategy
- Market the opportunity nationally and regionally
- Identify, vet, and present a diverse and highly qualified candidate slate
- Manage interview process and candidate assessment
- Conduct reference and background checks
- Assist with offer negotiation, hiring and transition planning
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
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