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- The head of the department or unit is typically the chair of a search committee within that department/unit. Once the search committee chair is determined, he or she should send a list of suggested members to the library director. The library director makes final decisions regarding the committee's composition. The Business Services Manager usually serves as a de facto member of search committees.
- Use the UMBC Mailing List Services site to create a email list for the committee.
- Share relevant documents in umbc.box.com.
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- Chair sends message to Kuhn list soliciting feedback for the candidate presentationpresentations. Compiles feedback and shares with committee.
- Chair schedules meeting with committee to select candidate and rank others. Committee determines order and why they were not selected, and if anyone is an acceptable 2nd choice.
- Chair writes letter of recommendation for Larry. EXAMPLE Must clarify order of applicants, why those not chosen were not chosen, and if 2nd choice is worth pursuing. Wording is very important. Every committee member must initial. If decision is not unanimous, state “majority of committee members decided on X.”
- When delivering letter to Larry, tell him how “hard” to pursue this candidate. In other words, how much we should be willing to negotiate.
- Larry makes phone call to candidate and gives offer/negotiates salary. Chair is often present during these phone calls.
- After applicant has verbally accepted offer, Jill sends all other applicants a rejection letter. Chair can also call/email those interviewed to touch base.