I N T E L L I G E N T   L E A D E R S H I P   P L A C E M E N T   D E S I G N

YUSP  is  unique   We  look  at  the  search  process  as  much  more  than  simply  filling  an  HR  need.  We  believe  that  finding  the  right  leader  is  your  school’s  most  important  undertaking.  Our  work  can  significantly  advance  your  enNre  school  community.

fact:  School  leadership   makes  or  breaks  a  school.  

ficNon:  Most  schools   have  the  resources  and  connecNons  they  need   to  successfully  conduct   a  strategic  search.

headhunNng  is  not  what  we  do   As  educaNonal  consultants,  we  uNlize  our  experience   and  experNse  in  school  systems,  educaNonal  leadership,  and  best  hiring  pracNces  to  ensure  that  your  search  is  a   healthy  process  that  culminates  with  the  best  fit  for   your  school.

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we  have  walked  a  mile  in  your  shoes Our  staff  includes  former  principals,  administrators,  teachers,  and  current  lay  leaders  and  parents.     We  know  first-­‐hand  what  each  stakeholder   needs  from  a  good  leader.

we  have  world  renowned  experts   on  speed  dial Yes,  our  experNse  is  as  vast  and  diverse  as  the   200+  schools  we  serve.  We  also  can  connect  you  with  other  experts  in  our  network,  including  those  at  the  Azrieli  graduate  school  and  beyond. we  have  pre-­‐exisNng  relaNonships   with  top  candidates   As  educators,  we  are  trusted  in  the  field  and   have  deep  relaNonships  that  reach  way  beyond   placement.    This  trust  translates  into  a  more   robust  candidate  pool  and  greater  recepNveness   from  the  candidates  you  most  want  to  meet.

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we  believe  in  transparency   We  believe  in  an  open  search  process  that  engages  the  enNre  school  community  and  generates  good  publicity  for  your  school.

o v e r v i e w m e n u   o f   s e r v i c e s

smart search

basic search

courtesy services

à  la  carte $20,000

$10,000

complimentary

  Data  gathering  visit.  

$6,000  +  travel

MeeNng  FacilitaNon

$3,000  +  travel

CreaNon  of Opportunity   Statement

$950

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smart search

 full  service,   concierge-­‐style  placement  offerings

you  are  looking  to  do  more  than  just  hire  a  new  school  leader;  you  are  looking  to  build  a  stronger  school  

infrastructure  for  the  future  

smart  search  is  right  for   your  school  if…

smart  search offers  approximately  100  

hours  of  service  that  will  be  provided  via  video  chat  

or  by  phone

total Nming

esNmate:

7-­‐10  Months

rate: $20,000

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phase  I:   sefng  the  stage   for  successful   recruitment

intake ü   Online  school  diagnosNc  survey ü   IniNal  intake  consultaNon ü   Online  faculty,  staff,  and  board  survey ü   Report  of  findings  

strategic  planning  &  markeNng ü   Development  of  strategic  plan  and  Nmeline  for  your            school’s  placement  process ü   PreparaNon  of  materials  for  markeNng  your  school            to  potenNal  candidates

search  commihee  assembly &  development ü   Support  in  designing  the  most  effecNve  and          representaNve  commihee ü   FacilitaNon  of  iniNal  search  commihee  meeNng   ü   FacilitaNon  of  board  meeNngs  to  outline  the  search            process,  placement  needs,  field-­‐wide  placement            observaNons,  organizaNonal  structures,  and            leadership  evaluaNons

Nming   esNmate:   3  Months

smart search  full  service,  

concierge-­‐style  placement  offerings

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search  kickoff ü   Comprehensive  and  targeted  recruitment  of                  candidates ü   Customized  and  curated  collecNon  of  candidate            profiles  

Support ü   Weekly  scheduled  coaching  call  for  duraNon  of            search    

phase  II  :   the  search   process

Nming esNmate:   3-­‐5  Months

smart search  full  service,  

concierge-­‐style  placement  offerings.

selecNon  process ü   CreaNon  of  candidate  review  system ü   Development  of  interview  protocols  and  school  visit            plans   ü   ObjecNve  and  imparNal  support  during  candidate            review  and  selecNon  of  top  candidate  

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phase  III  :   sealing  the  deal

Nming esNmate:   4-­‐8  Weeks

smart search

offer  &  contract  negoNaNons ü   Provide  data  for  regional  and  naNonal  salary  ranges            and  total  compensaNon   ü   Provide  support  in  drajing  an  offer   ü   Review  best  pracNces  of  negoNaNons ü   Provide  sample  contracts   ü   Provide  data  about  benefits  packages ü   Act  as  the  liaison  between  search  commihee/board            and  candidate

transiNon  &  leadership  support ü   Work  with  outgoing  leadership  and  board  to                    design  transiNon  plan ü   Provide  templates  for  internal  and  external                communicaNons  and  announcements  regarding                transiNons ü   Offer  support  and  coaching  for  the  incoming  HOS                    toward  a  smooth  transiNon ü   Establish  recommended  systems  of  support  for            new  leadership  including  coaching,  a  Head  of                School  EvaluaNon  Commihee  (HoSEC),  and  a            system  of  review  and  evaluaNon

 full  service,   concierge-­‐style  placement  offerings

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Nming esNmate:   5-­‐8  Months

basic search

a  self-­‐directed/self-­‐facilitated  process  for  

finding  a  quality  leader

  rate:   $10,000

ü   One-­‐hour  intake  conversaNon  and            consultaNon ü   Copy  of  our  Smart  Search  guidebook ü   Weekly  scheduled  coaching  calls  for  the          duraNon  of  search ü   ProacNve  recruitment  of  candidates ü   Customized  and  curated  list  of                    appropriate  candidates  and  resume                review

you  have  dedicated  HR  personnel  and/or  a  board  with  the  Nme  and  know-­‐how  to  conduct  a  leader  search  with  moderate  support.  Our  knowledge  of  the  field  and  access  to  candidates  will  supplement  

your  internal  resources.

the  basic  search  includes:

the  basic  search  is  right  for  your  school  if…

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ü   One-­‐hour  intake  conversaNon  and                consultaNon ü   Copy  of  our  Smart  Search  guidebook

Two  day,  on-­‐site,   data  gathering  visit.  

$6,000  +  travel

FacilitaNon  of  6-­‐8  search  commihee  meeNngs  

(in  person  or  via  Skype)

$3,000  +  travel

CreaNon  of  opportunity  statement  for  your  school

$950

add-­‐on services

complimentary services

customize  your  search  with  à  la  carte  offerings

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Need something beyond head  of school

placement?

we’ve  got you  covered!

Looking  to  find  other   school  leaders  such  as:  

     assistant  principals      division  principals      execuNve  directors

…or  other  administraNve  leaders?  

We  are  here  to  provide  consulNng  and  a  curated  list  of  candidates,  in  

addiNon  to  support  in  idenNfying  the  right  match  for  the  posiNon  

and  for  your  school.      

Rates  start  at  $3,000.  

Rates  vary  based  on  services  selected.   Call  us  for  a  proposal  and  es7mate  

that  meets  your  needs.

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intake  consultaNon

s e r v i c e   g l o s s a r y

opportunity  statement To  ahract  the  best  talent  to  your  school,  you  must  SELL  it.  An  opportunity  statement  

is  a  criNcal  piece  of  your  strategic  markeNng  plan  to  demonstrate  to  candidates   why  they  should  WANT  to  join  your  school  community  and  what  an  incredible  opportunity  the  posiNon  offers.  Our  team  helps  you  idenNfy  and  arNculate  

what  makes  your  posiNon  an  ahracNve  opportunity  to  pursue.

No  stone  unturned.    That  sums  up  our  candidate  search  philosophy  when  idenNfying  quality  candidates  as  potenNal  matches  for  your  school.  We  engage  candidates  whether  or  not  they  are  looking  for  new  opportuniNes  because  we  aim  to  make  

the  best  match  between  candidates  and  your  school.   a  

We  acNvely  steward  the  relaNonships  between  candidates  and  your  school.    We  provide  coaching  and  support  to  ensure  a  high  level  of  engagement  and  professionalism  and  a  smooth  process  that  achieves  the  best  results.  

customized  and  curated  collecNon  of  candidate  profiles  

TransiNons  are  essenNal  in  sefng  the  stage  for  new  leaders  and  establishing  the  foundaNon  for  their  first  hundred  days  on  the  job.  Our  office  will  walk  you  through   a  successful  transiNon  plan  that  will  empower  and  support  the  new  leader  and  

energize  the  school  and  all  of  its  many  stakeholders.  

transiNon  plan

Our  experNse  in  using  protocols,  designing  agendas,  and  facilitaNng  conversaNons  will  help  ensure  that  all  voices  are  heard,  Nme  is  respected,  and  objecNves  are  achieved.  EffecNve  meeNngs  achieve  greater  consensus  and  beher  results.  

meeNng  facilitaNon

Every  school  has  a  unique  story,  and  our  job  is  to  listen  to  yours.  We  seek  to  understand  your  school  in  order  to  help  you  find  a  great  match.  We  ask  you  to  complete  an  online  school  diagnosNc  survey  and  then  give  us  an  hour  on  the  

phone  to  bring  the  data  to  life  and  create  a  fuller  and  more  dynamic   picture  of  your  school  and  its  needs.

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t e s Nm o n i a l s

“The  Board  and  the  Search  Commihee  extend  a  tremendous  hakarat  hatov  to  the  YU  School  Partnership  

team  who  served  as  extraordinary  partners   throughout  the  enNre  search  process.  

“YUSP’s  experNse  has  been,  and  conNnues  

to  be,  an  invaluable  resource  to  our  school.  Their  extensive  experience  with  Jewish  day  schools  and  thorough  understanding  of  the  global  job  market  enabled  us  to  develop  an  appropriate  and  accurate   job  descripNon,  ahract  top-­‐notch  applicants,  and  ulNmately  hire  the  best  candidate  in  the  field.  ”

Epstein  

Hebrew  

Academy

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t e s Nm o n i a l s

“I  cannot  begin  to  describe  the  Nme  and  effort  that  the  YU  School  Partnership  dedicated  to  our  school.    Their  experts  worked  day  and  night  on  our  behalf.    

“Their  advice,  encouragement,  knowledge  of  the  market,  and  appreciaNon  of  Westchester  Day  

School  made  their  advice  invaluable.”

Westchester  

Day  

School

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t e s Nm o n i a l s

Weinbaum

Yeshiva  

High  School

  “Working  with  the  YU  School  Partnership  to  find  a  new   head  of  school  eliminated  much  of  the  guesswork  and   hurdles  that  are  ojen  associated  with  placing  a  leader.     “Their  highly  professional  team  of  experts  helped  us  idenNfy  the  best  candidates  faster  than  we  could  have  done   ourselves,  offered  invaluable  coaching  to  our  search  commihee  and  candidates  that  kept  the  process  on  track,   and  were  a  huge  help  in  creaNng  a  compensaNon  structure  that  was  very  fair  for  both  parNes.   “Consultants  are  brought  in  to  deliver  results,  and  the  results   of  the  process  speak  for  themselves  as  we  were  able  to  hire   a  fantasNc  head  of  school  that  is  doing  great  things  for  our  school  and  community.  However,  I  would  be  remiss  if  I  didn’t  express  hearuelt  graNtude  for  the  process  itself,  which  was  focused,  well  organized,  and  rewarding.” 15