I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Columbia University (New York, NY) in May 2015
Interview
I was contacted via email to schedule a phone interview with the Assistant Dean of the Department. The phone interview was great. I was called in for a face to face interview with the department which took 3 hours. I met with the hiring manager and other members. The kept asking me the same question over and over again which I felt was a lack of communication among each other with preparation. They didn't read my resume prior, however they had them printed and were asking me questions that could of been answered by simply looking at my resume. I didn't hear back from them for two weeks until I emailed the Assistant Dean as a follow up, finally the hiring manager emailed me with a response that they picked another person. I felt the interview was great but I personally don't think I would have fit in with that department. Some were friendly, while others were nonchalant, which made me feel fraught about the department interaction.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about your interaction with faculty members?
Did you have any experience with faculty interaction?
How do you organize for an event?
I applied online. I interviewed at Columbia University (Morningside Heights) in May 2026
Interview
Four rounds HR screening zoom, meet the team zoom, then asked to prepare a presentation to present on zoom a third time, then asked to come in person to present to 2 hiring committees and individual interviews with the team hiring. I spent almost 5 hours there. Asked me during round 2 if I was interested in a position HR initially said had already been finalized. The position I was applying for was not crystal clear. HR sent a generic rejection email.
I interviewed at Columbia University (New York, NY)
Interview
The interview process at Columbia University for the Assistant Director role was structured and professional. It included multiple rounds with HR and department leaders, focusing on leadership, strategy, and collaboration skills. They emphasized alignment with the university’s mission, and I was asked about my experience managing teams, working cross-functionally, and handling high-level responsibilities. Overall, the interviewers were respectful and clear about expectations.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Columbia University in May 2024
Interview
Met with an HR Director via Zoom. She was very polite, interview lasted an hour. She sent a thank you for my time and sharing my experiences email after I sent a thank you note.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time when you had to have an uncomfortable conversation.
