The SCSC Executive Search Program assists member local governments to recruit all department head level positions: administrator, manager, HR director, Finance Director, Public works director, city county engineer, etc. SCSC will also assist in placing interim administrators and city clerks.

Services include: 

• Overview of process meeting
• Create position profile with input from Council, Board, Staff, and Community
• Recruit candidates
• Receive and process applications
• Provide preliminary screening of candidates and make interview recommendations
• Assist Council or Board with the interview process
• Facilitate selection of new administrator or manager
• Offer contract options
• Develop contract
• Mentor and coach the new City Administrator during the first two years, including a virtual introduction to area administrators and scheduled check-ins (monthly for six months, then quarterly/as needed).
• Remain available for questions from the Administrator, Mayor, or Council, and facilitate meetings between them upon request.
• At the direction of the city council and in cooperation with the City Attorney, SCSC staff will present an employment agreement and negotiate with the chosen candidate.
• Call or hold virtual meetings with top five candidates to perform management/leadership assessments and PXT assessment.
• Prepare and summarize support documents and conduct background checks

Since 2012, South Central Service Cooperative has acted as a search consultant for high-level administrative positions, not only within the nine-county south central region but also throughout the state in numerous successful searches.