Who is on the CCS CHRO Search Screening Committee?
The Community Colleges of Spokane Chancellor has appointed a broad, representative CCS CHRO Screening Committee, including faculty, administrators, professional/exempt, and classified staff who are committed to serving in an advisory role in the search process. The Chancellor was interested in having a committee that is manageable in size and includes a wide variety of backgrounds, expertise, and perspectives.
What has the CCS CHRO Search Screening Committee been charged with?
The Screening Committee will screen candidates and conduct interviews during the first phase of the search process, during which strengths and weaknesses of candidates will be identified for consideration by the chancellor. This will not be in the form of a ranked list or include a recommendation – rather it will list the candidates who, in the consensus opinion of the committee, could successfully perform in the role. The chancellor will determine which candidates will be finalists for return to the campus for the second phase and more in-depth portion of the search process.
As is the standard for search processes for other positions within the CCS district, the screening committee will conduct their work as part of a committee, not individually. They do not solicit, speak with or otherwise investigate or interact with the candidate outside of the interview process.
Will this position be advertised nationally?
Yes. Advertising of the search is intended for the broadest and most diverse pool of candidates, including but not limited to:
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Higher Education Jobs
- Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI)
- Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC)
- LinkedIn
How does someone apply for the position?
View the job announcement and then the application procedures which contains all application information. The Screening Committee will begin reviewing applications on April 22nd, 2024, so submissions are encouraged prior to that time.
How can I make a nomination?
Nominations and inquiries from individuals who wish to nominate a candidate will be confidentially accepted until the position is filled. However, since the search committee will begin reviewing applications April 22nd, 2024, submissions are encouraged prior to that time.
We ask that you carefully review the CCS CHRO qualifications and experiences as laid out in the Search Profile before submitting a nomination. Please submit your nomination to CCS CHRO Search Committee Chair, Jim Mohr, 2917 W Whistalks Way Spokane, WA 99224, or email to Jim.Mohr@ccs.spokane.edu
What format will the search take?
The CCS CHRO search will be a nationwide confidential search. Since many prospective candidates are hesitant to participate in a search where their status as a candidate is not treated confidentiality, we endeavor to maintain confidentiality to the fullest extent of the law up to the point where the candidate is announced to our organization as a finalist. The candidate is notified of this status and given opportunity to inform their network prior to any announcement.
Are there any internal applicants?
Internal candidates are evaluated/vetted in the same way as external candidates. All candidates are assessed based on the criteria laid out in the CCS CHRO Search Profile. The committee very carefully selects the strongest candidates, internal or external, for further consideration based on the CCS CHRO search profile.
Where do I get more information?
Regular updates on the progress of the search will be posted to the CCS CHRO search page. https://ccs.spokane.edu/Working-for-Us. Information about the search committee members, the charge to the committee, the Vice President profile, timeline, and updates will be posted on the page.
When / how will the campus receive updates on the search?
The search committee and chancellor are committed to providing updates throughout the process at appropriate intervals. This will be done by posting updates on the Search page. Campus wide emails and press releases may also be issued to draw attention to the Search page at important points in the process. Direct contact will also be issued specific to screening stage updates.
What happens when a list of finalists has been identified?
Finalists will be scheduled individually to visit the campus for the second phase of the interview process. The announcement will be on the CCS CHRO Search page with each finalist’s biography, along with scheduled forums for campus and constituent groups.
What is the proposed timeline?
The screening process is scheduled to take place during the months of late April and May, with finalists interviewed in early June. The Chancellor hopes to make a selection in early June and have the new CCS Chief Human Resource Officer assume responsibility not later than July 1, 2024.
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