Navigating Job Opportunities at Reed College: A Comprehensive Guide

Reed College, known for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to its faculty and staff, offers various employment opportunities for individuals seeking to contribute to its unique community. This guide provides essential information and practical advice for navigating the application process and securing a position at Reed College.

Background Checks and Employment Conditions

As a condition of employment for selected candidates, a criminal conviction record check is required for all college staff positions. Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of this background check, ensuring a safe and secure environment for the entire Reed College community.

Faculty Hiring and Visa Considerations

Reed College is committed to hiring faculty members who are excellent teachers-scholars. To the extent allowed or required by law, Reed has historically petitioned for faculty members’ employment-based visas, including H-1B visas. However, given the recently announced significant employer fee increase to $100,000 for certain H-1B visa applications, Reed is not currently able to petition for employees for those visa applications that are subject to that fee increase. Reed will evaluate other requests on a case-by-case basis and will reconsider the newly increased fees for H-1B filings, as well as future changes that may be announced, as new information becomes available.

Application Strategies for Success

Timeliness

Apply early. Unless stated otherwise, Reed reviews resumes and begins phone screens as soon as applications are submitted. Early application demonstrates enthusiasm and allows ample time for your application to be considered.

Crafting a Compelling Cover Letter

Write a short and memorable cover letter. Your cover letter should complement, not restate, your resume. Highlight your unique skills and experiences that align with the specific requirements of the position.

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Resume Presentation

Submit a resume that is chronological. It’s hard for us to understand your prior experience if you don’t tell us what jobs you’ve held and when. Start your resume with your most recent experience and work backwards. You don’t need to provide months of employment, just years. Be honest about any breaks in employment--there are lots of good reasons for breaks, so don’t worry about them. If we want to know more, we will ask you.

Interview Preparation and Performance

Practice phone interviewing. Have a friend or family member call you to practice phone interviewing. Research behavioral interviewing. Our favorite interview questions are behavioral, such as “Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult person.” The best responses are stories about a specific time that you faced this situation. Prepare questions for us. Be curious! Don’t forget that you are interviewing us, too.

References

Prepare your professional references. Before we extend a job offer, we call your references. Bring a list of references with you to your first interview on campus. Make sure that at least one of your references is someone who has been your boss.

Post-Interview Etiquette

Send a thank you note. If you appreciated the interview and are even more interested in the job, let us know.

Interview Philosophy

Remember that we want you to succeed. We don’t do stress interviews. We want you to feel confident and welcome here.

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The Interview Process

Phone Screen

A 20-minute conversation with the hiring manager or recruiter so that we can fully understand your work history and why you want this role.

Communication Timeline

Note that it may take 30 or more days for us to contact you about your application. At the end of every interview, you should be told exactly when to expect an update about your status. If you don’t receive an update by that time, it is perfectly acceptable to contact the person who promised you the update.

Compensation and Benefits

Reed College does not negotiate starting salary or benefits. The salary listed in the job posting (or shared with you during the phone screen) is exactly what you can expect. Salary negotiations tend to disadvantage women and people from cultures where monetary negotiation is not practiced.

Work Environment

Reed College employment opportunities are in person and on campus.

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