It was internal because I already worked there. You met with other DOA's first then the Deans. The final meeting was with the VP of enrollment. At the end of the day you have the job before you even interview for it so unless you totally tank the meetings you have you're in. If you do your job well then the opportunities will open up and/or they'll ask you to interview. I don't know if they still do this but I was an Assistant Director so I was getting coaching on how to be a DOA for months prior.

4 step interview process 1) phone screen 2) hiring manager 3) director/dean 4) background check 2 and 3 can be done together in a group interview Training included a 8 week training program breaking down the recruitment process, admissions process, course/products/services, that incorporates assessments each week and required coursework and shadowing. By the second week, on the phones.