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University of Illinois Chicago Coordinator Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 10 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.7 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
40% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at University of Illinois Chicago.

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Program Coordinator

Operations · more than a year ago

Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen Background check
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral

The first step was a take-home assessment with 3-5 questions, each requiring about 500 words. After that, I interviewed with law school faculty, and I felt the conversation went well; they were professional and friendly. The questions asked were typical. I made it to the finalist stage, which involved a reference check. However, the HR representative's approach was unprofessional. Instead of contacting my references herself, she had me send a questionnaire to them and get it back to her. I followed up after the deadline, and she confirmed receipt and that they were being reviewed. Two weeks later, I followed up again but never heard back, and it's now been almost two months. I've since accepted another position. It felt like a waste of my time, and I'm hesitant to apply to UIC again.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you tell me about your project or program management background?
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University of Illinois Chicago

Program Coordinator

Operations · more than a year ago

Mid Difficult Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral

You've been identified as a potential candidate for the Program Administration Manager position. Vanessa here, I'm the Program Coordinator for the Osher Center for Integrative Health.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • How old are you really?
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University of Illinois Chicago

Program Coordinator

Operations

Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Other Behavioral

The process starts with a written questionnaire, which can vary in length from a few questions to two pages depending on the role. Then, there's usually a Zoom interview with a few people, followed by an in-person interview. I was told I'd hear back within a few weeks after the in-person, but I was ghosted. After following up a month later, they said they were interviewing someone else and had to push the timeline, which I suspect was a lie. Another month of follow-ups led to complete silence until the job posting was removed. This ghosting has happened multiple times with different positions like Financial Aid, Career Advising, Library Services, and College of Dentistry. Don't waste your time.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you tell me about your experience working with medical students?

University of Illinois Chicago Coordinator Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from University of Illinois Chicago interview reports.

Imagine two objects in the universe moving towards each other at the speed of light from opposite ends. If object A halves its speed to half the speed of light and object B doubles its speed to twice the speed of light, where will they meet?

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Would you sting like a bee if you floated like a butterfly?

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Can you share an instance where someone did not reply to your communication or request?

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Ultimately, were you successful in getting a response from that person, and if so, what steps did you take?

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How do you handle working with colleagues who have different personalities?

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As a Program Coordinator, what do you believe is the primary focus when assisting customers or partners?

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Can you tell me about your experience working with medical students?

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Can you tell me about your project or program management background?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 10 University of Illinois Chicago interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 58.8%
Group 11.8%
Technical 11.8%
Other 11.8%
Presentation 5.9%

Interview difficulty

Easy 10%
Average 70%
Difficult 20%

Candidate experience

Positive 40%
Neutral 40%
Negative 20%