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Village receives 19 applications for administrator position; consultants outline next steps
Summary
The board received an update on the recruitment for a full-time village administrator: the search produced 19 applicants (16 with at least one master's or higher), a subset of trustees will screen candidates, and staff recommended background checks if finalists are advanced.
Consultant Jay (last name not specified) delivered an update on the village administrator recruitment process and timeline. The position was posted Sept. 18 on national and professional venues and promoted via LinkedIn and targeted outreach.
Jay said the recruitment has yielded 19 applications, 16 of which included at least one master’s or a doctorate degree. The search used a position profile and a dedicated landing page to promote Salem Lakes and the opportunity. A subset of the board — President Buecher previously named Pete and Angela — will help screen candidates and assist in scheduling interviews.
Jay outlined outreach and vetting practices: postings on the City/County Manager site, League of Wisconsin Municipalities, ICMA, LinkedIn promotion, and direct recruitment of targeted candidates. He said consultants performed leadership-team assessments to align candidate qualifications with the board’s desired experience and that the next steps include screenings, interview scheduling and further vetting.
Board members asked about background checks and screening steps. Jay recommended that the sheriff’s department perform any professional criminal background check for finalists and said the firm will perform reference checks and internet searches as part of vetting. The board will continue the process with the screening subgroup and return to the full board for interviews and hiring decisions.
