Guidelines for the Search Committee Chair

  • In collaboration with the search committee members, determines the evaluation criteria that will be used to evaluate applicants
  • Participate in the recruitment of a diverse applicant pool
  • Review applications and identify candidates for interview
  • Assist in development of interview questions.
  • Participate in the interview process
  • Ensure that you are available to interview all candidates in order to ensure each candidate is given an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities
  • Determine how to create the shortlist – vote, consensus, etc.
  • Check or assist with checking references.
  • Submits a list of finalists to be interviewed to the hiring administrator
  • Treat all applicants in a respectful manner.
  • Serve as liaison between the search committee and the candidates
  • Send notification letters to applicants not selected for interview.
  • Send notification letters to candidates not selected for hire.
  • Act as spokesperson and facilitator.
  • Coordinate search committee meetings and timelines.
  • Describe the duties, responsibilities and expectations of the committee members during the search process.
  • Ensure proper documentation is maintained.
  • Review committee expectations regarding confidentiality and meeting attendance.
  • Identify administrative support to take notes, perform data entry tasks, make travel