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WITT/KIEFFER
Associate
Western Region
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Witt/Kieffer is the nation's preeminent executive search firm specializing in health care and higher education. The firm conducts executive searches on behalf of hospitals, health systems, universities and colleges, academic medical centers and medical schools, as well as associations, community service organizations and other not-for-profit institutions. Our mission is to identify outstanding leadership solutions for organizations committed to improving the quality of life. The firm's values are infused with a passion for excellence, personalized service, diversity and integrity.
Witt/Kieffer consultants in 17 locations nationwide provide clients with strategic consultation in searches for presidents and CEOs, as well as COOs, CFOs, CIOs, physician executives, provosts, deans, chairs, chief development officers, chief enrollment officers and other senior executives. Witt/Kieffer is committed to original thought leadership and perspectives on healthcare and education leadership and governance, diversity, succession planning and career management, among other topics.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Associate's primary role is to manage the initial candidate identification and development process. As a vital member of the search team you will have the ability to network with professionals and assist them in achieving their career objectives in organizations committed to improving the quality of life, assess a candidate's skills against a client's needs, and collaborate with colleagues across the firm.
Reporting Relationships
This position reports to the Senior Partner & Vice Chair of the Healthcare Practice.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• A Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree in a healthcare related major strongly preferred
• Minimum 3 years executive search or research capacity
• 2-3 years of previous experience with healthcare and/or professional service organizations strongly preferred
• Significant previous experience and skill working with computer systems, databases, email, etc.
• Strong assessment skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, listening)
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop potential candidates through active networking within a wide range of organizations
• Use your understanding of diversity to identify and network with multicultural leaders
• Conduct preliminary phone screen evaluations of candidates
• Communicate position profile to potential candidates
• Assess a candidate's skills against a client's needs through a telephone interview
• Conduct reference checks on presented candidates
• Work closely with lead consultants as well as Research Delivery/Operations
EXPECTATIONS
The Associate will be expected to accomplish the following in the first 12 months
• Demonstrate an understanding of the full search process
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role a W/K associate plays in the search process
• Carry a full search load (6-10 searches)
• Demonstrate ability to appropriately assess potential candidate eligibility through telephone screening
• Be seen by others as a team player
• Live the Witt/Kieffer Values
• Gain a firm understanding of the managed care/healthcare field
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS/SUCCESS FACTORS
• Action/Results Oriented: Focused on the outcome of personal and team work; does not get bogged down in process; enjoys working hard and seizing opportunities; pushes self and others for results.
• Customer Focused: Concerned for and dedicated to satisfying external and/or internal customers; works hard to understand needs of customers and can adjust work style and products accordingly.<.
• Priority Setting: Spends own and other's time on what is important; zeroes in on critical few and puts "the many" aside; demonstrates good time management skills.
• Assessment Skills: Has a nose for talent; can articulate strengths and weaknesses of people after short exposure; can separate performance and potential; makes accurate appraisals of others.
• Process Management: Manages multiple activities simultaneously; uses resources effectively and efficiently; creates processes to manage workflow; gets more out of fewer resources.
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