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Interview Process

Residence Hall Directors

The Residence Hall Director interview process starts with either a 30 minute phone interview or at one of several national or regional conferences (including Oshkosh Placement Exchange, ACPA, NASPA & Western New York Placement Exchange). A conference interview lasts for approximately 30 minutes and is a first step in getting to know a candidate. Professional dress is expected of all candidates.

The next step is a day-long on campus interview. Past interviews have included meetings with Area Directors, Residence Hall Directors, Assistant Hall Directors and the Sr. Associate Director of Residence Life. Candidates also have lunch with paraprofessional staff and participate in a campus tour. Candidates usually arrive the evening before their interview day to meet their host and get an overview of the following day.

Candidates who come to campus for interviews make their own travel arrangements with URH&A making reservations at a hotel located close to the north campus. Reimbursement for travel expenses occurs after the selection process has been completed. If a candidate cancels a on-campus interview they are not reimbursed for any fees associated with cancelled flights.

Assistant Hall Directors, Judicial Assistant Hall Directors or Residential Education Assistants

The Assistant Hall Director interview process starts with either a 30 minute phone interview, a conference interview at either the Oshkosh Placement Exchange or Western New York Placement Exchange. There is also a day-long process that involves interviews with Area Directors, Residence Hall Directors, and Assistant Hall Directors. Apartment tours are available for interested candidates and may take up to one hour. Candidates will be assigned an interview time slot. Approximately nine candidates take part in the interview at any one time but the process is individualized. The entire interview process takes approximately 1½ hours not including a tour. Professional dress is expected of all candidates.

Complex Directors

The Complex Director interview process starts with either a 30 minute phone interviews or at one of several national or regional conferences (including, ACPA, NASPA & Western New York Placement Exchange). A conference interview lasts for approximately 30 minutes and is a first step in getting to know a candidate. Professional dress is expected of all candidates.

The next step is a day-long on campus interview. Past interviews have included meetings with Assistant Director, Complex Director, Assistant Complex Director and the Sr. Associate Director for Apartments. Candidates also have lunch with paraprofessional staff and participate in a campus tour. Candidates usually arrive the evening before their interview day to meet their host and get an overview of the following day.

Candidates who come to campus for interviews make their own travel arrangements with URH&A making reservations at a hotel located close to the north campus. Reimbursement for travel expenses occurs after the selection process has been completed. If a candidate cancels an on-campus interview they are not reimbursed for any fees associated with cancelled flights.

Assistant Complex Directors

The Assistant Complex Director interview process starts with either a 30 minute phone interviews, or a conference interview at Western New York Placement Exchange, Canisius College's Graduate Assistant Placement Process, or on-campus.