Opportunity
University of Iowa Ionwave #18628
University of Iowa Seeks Executive Coaching Services for Academic Healthcare Leaders
Posted
June 15, 2026
Respond By
July 07, 2026
Identifier
18628
NAICS
541612, 541611
The University of Iowa is seeking executive coaching services for senior leaders in its academic healthcare system. - Government Buyer: - University of Iowa, University of Iowa Health Care, Purchasing Office - Services Requested: - Executive coaching for senior leaders in academic medicine - One-year engagement with bi-weekly coaching meetings (one in-person, one virtual per month) - Verbal 360 feedback process involving approximately 12 stakeholder interviews - Creation and implementation of a leadership action plan with 3-4 commitments - Ongoing meetings to support action plan progress - Intermittent touch points with the leader's supervisor - Assessment of behavioral change via survey - Required Qualifications: - Deep familiarity with challenges in academic healthcare - Extensive experience coaching senior leaders in academic medicine - Advanced education in human behavior (e.g., PhD in Psychology or Organizational Behavior) - Proven success in facilitating leadership transitions - Desired Qualifications: - Prior experience with University of Iowa Health Care - Long-term coaching engagements - Use of 360 evaluation tools and personality assessments (e.g., Hogan, DiSC, MBTI) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with HIPAA, GLB, and University data security standards - Agreement to University terms and business associate agreements if handling protected health information - Submission of detailed proposals, audited financial statements, and references - Period of Performance: - Initial contract for one year, with up to four one-year extensions (maximum five years total)
Description
The University of Iowa is soliciting written proposals from qualified suppliers to provide executive coaching services. The scope includes a one-year engagement with bi-weekly coaching meetings, execution of a verbal 360 feedback process, creation of a leadership action plan, and ongoing meetings to work through the action plan. The services are targeted at senior leaders within the academic healthcare market, requiring deep familiarity with academic medical centers and extensive coaching experience. The contract duration is initially one year with possible extensions up to five years.