RD Screening Frequently Asked Questions

Are you interviewing for current vacancies or for Fall 2008?

We are currently reviewing application materials for anticipated fall 2008 vacancies.

Will you be interviewing at any conferences?

Yes. We will be sending interview teams to the Oshkosh Placement Exchange (Feb 29th – March 2nd), the Western New York Placement Exchange (March 3rd), and the ACPA annual conference (March 29th -April 2nd).

What if I don't go to a conference - will I still be considered?

Qualified candidates who do not attend a conference will be contacted by the screening committee to schedule a phone interview.

What is your domestic partnership policy?

Staff may have their domestic partner and any dependents live with them in their apartment, as well as qualify for medical benefits.

Do you have a pet policy?

Only small fish that live under water and do not need to come up for air are allowed in 20 gallon or less tanks. Pets are not allowed inside the hall for visits or any period of time. The only exceptions are certified work dogs and simian aids for individuals with disabilities.

Since this is a 10-month position, are there opportunities for summer employment?

If RDs are interested in summer positions they can apply for one of the 5 office, 2 conference or 1 operations positions with Residential Life. Other offices on campus (such as Orientation, Upward Bound and the Educational Opportunity Program) also offer summer employment opportunities.

What is your interview process and timeline?

After screening resumes, the committee coordinates an initial phone or conference interview with the candidate. After a successful first interview and reference checks, invitations for a campus interview are extended. The committee then reviews the candidate’s file and makes a recommendation to the Sr. Associate Director of Residential Life. Upon her positive review of the file, offers are extended to join the Binghamton team. Because Binghamton does not have a “term limit,” (i.e. some schools institute a 2 year limit for their RDs) our process can be lengthy, as we wait until staff has secured a new position before hiring their replacement. We interview at Oshkosh Placement Exchange, Western New York Placement Exchange, and the ACPA annual conference as well as phone interview candidates who will not be attending a conference. Campus visits begin in April and continue until all positions are filled. With 6-8 anticipated openings, we will be interviewing and hiring through July.

What is your travel reimbursement policy?

We will reimburse up to $350 of your travel expenses if we offer you a position and you accept; or if we do not offer you a position. If we offer you a position and you do not accept, or if you withdraw from our process, we do not reimburse for travel.