Suggestions from recruitment consultants for working with an executive search firm to recruit an advancement officer include drawing up a clear and candid job description, streamlining the search committee, providing the candidate with information about the institution and prospective peers, and giving a positive impression. Advice for candidates…

Advice for college alumni administrators on selecting, preparing for, and working with a new president includes participating on the selection committee; getting to know the president and his administrative style; adopting the president's point of view; demonstrating to him the campus' assets; introducing him to alumni; and working cooperatively.…