☛ Share an example of a successful theory-to-practice experience.

☛ Share an example of an unsuccessful theory-to-practice experience.

☛ Give us your definition of success.

☛ What is your approach toward student discipline?

☛ What is your approach toward programming?

☛ Can you give us some examples of programs you have planned or presented?

☛ What are some of the challenges facing new professionals?

☛ How do you hold staff accountable?

☛ Have you ever terminated an employee? How did you handle that?

☛ How would you respond to a charge that one of your actions was racist, sexist, or homophobic?

☛ How will you help your supervisees pick and choose their battles?

☛ Describe a crisis situation that you’ve encountered and how you handled it?

☛ How do you manage someone with a confrontational style?

☛ How do you prioritize your time?

☛ Have you ever advised a student organization?

☛ What do you see as the major challenges/issues facing students today?

☛ How would you deal with the transition of a staff that was supervised by your predecessor?

☛ Do you have plans to continue your education?

☛ What characteristics do you work best with?

☛ What characteristics frustrate you when working with another person?

☛ Have you ever resigned from a job? Why?

☛ How did you select your college/university?

☛ Who are your role models?

☛ What would your supervisor/colleagues/staff say are your strengths?

☛ How would you explain a policy to your staff that you may not agree with, yet must enforce?

☛ Tell us about an experience you’ve had recently which had an impact on you personally or professionally.

☛ Tell us how your previous employment experiences have shaped your current career trajectory.

☛ What do you do to stay motivated? How do you motivate others?

☛ Is there something that is not on your resume that you would like to share?

☛ Do you have anything that you would like to share that we did not ask about?

☛ What will I remember about you after this interview?

☛ How would you supervise someone that you formerly knew as your peer?