PROACT SEARCH, INC., is a full-service retained executive search and management consulting firm, serving clients from the private sector, government agencies, not-for-profit associations, foundations and school districts across the country.  We offer a full range of services to our clients. EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICES Our executive search services allow a company, organization or a school district to tap into the synergy of our vital connections in the not-for-profit, for-profit and education communities in every corner of this nation to meet your executive and other staffing needs.  We can save you time and energy in finding the right person for the position. We can assist you with the entire search process or with selected portions therein.  Our menu of services include: Developing a position profile tailored to meet the needs of each client and its stakeholders. Implementing strategies to involve stakeholders in the process and building consensus among those stakeholders regarding job descriptions or position profiles. Developing recruiting materials, including background information on the community, organization, qualifications and competencies, selection criteria, etc. Advertising the position in the appropriate media and on selected web sites. Recruiting candidates locally, regionally and nationally, including those not currently searching for a position to ensure a diverse and experienced candidate pool. Screening and interviewing prospective candidates; preparing written summaries on qualifications, competencies and accomplishments. Developing interview guides, questions, appraisal forms to prepare the hiring authority for the interviewing process. Scheduling and arranging for interviews and site visits. Conducting a validation of professional credentials, including academic, employment, consumer credit, criminal background checks, etc. Arranging for in-depth leadership profiles by a third party firm. Advising on salary and benefit expectations and negotiating terms of employment. Providing for the orientation of the new executive into the organization’s culture and for performance planning and evaluation. EXECUTIVE COACHING   Our experienced coaches help new or seasoned executives or high potential leaders clearly define mission and goals, gain buy-in by various stakeholders and implement realistic and innovative game plans.  A one-to-one approach allows the executives to sharpen their skills, enhance performance, change behaviors and improve working relationships with boards of directors, top management, peers and the people reporting to them. TEMPORARY EXECUTIVE PLACEMENT & STAFFING Our temporary executive placement and staffing services can help your organization get through any short or long term staffing crisis, allowing you to focus on finding permanent replacements.  Whether unexpected or planned, temporary shortages can create stressful situations in the workplace.  We can help you find an interim executive or superintendent of schools or a transitional management team through our highly skilled professionals across the country. MANAGEMENT CONSULTING Organizational Development & Training Our associates are nationally-recognized consultants on strategic change and planning, with special expertise in providing assessments, designing and implementing organizational development strategies and in group and process facilitation and training.  We have expertise in directing and implementing human resource functions, including planning and responsibility for employee benefits and services. Board Governance & Educator Workshops Many of our associates have conducted board governance training and assisted in the revisions of an organization’s policies and procedures to clearly define governance and administration areas.  We offer workshops in the following areas:  Board Governance Board – Executive Roles Strategic Planning Board – Executive Goal Setting and Evaluation Accountability Models Site-Based Decision Making Charter School Development Developing Local Leadership: Teachers and Principals Developing Partnerships, Alliance and Collaborations Within Your Community. Resource & Fund Development Other associates have set up educational foundations, developed plans of action for resource development and structured fundraising campaigns for not-for-profit associations and bond and referenda for school districts. Top of Page