Executive Search Services for Title VI and Title VII Civil Rights Compliance Leadership Role

The University of Washington seeks an executive search firm to conduct a national search and recruitment process for a leadership role providing Title VI and Title VII expertise within its civil rights compliance office. The selected firm will conduct a kick-off meeting, review search objectives and timelines, refine the position profile and recruitment messaging, and develop a written search strategy, work plan, communication plan, and proposed schedule for approval. The contractor will also present a qualified slate of candidates and support finalist evaluation, references, due diligence, and offer-stage discussions. Only US organizations are eligible to bid, and the work will be performed offsite. Applicants must submit all questions no later than November 17, 2026, and proposals must remain firm offers for 120 days following receipt. Proposers must include a scanned signature of the Certifications and Assurances form with their submission, and the buyer is currently looking for proposals without a specified budget.