Midwestern Behavior Analysis Job Fair

The Midwestern Behavior Analysis Job Fair is an annual event that is organized by graduate students for the Department of Psychology at Western Michigan University.  

Event Details

The event will take place on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo. 

Schedule of Events

  • Registration/Sign in: 9-10 a.m.
  • Expo: 10-1 p.m.
  • Interviews: 1-2 p.m. (optional)
  • Colloquium by Dr. Liliana Mayo Ortega (1720 Chemistry, WMU Main Campus): 4 p.m.

Students and Job Seekers

Registration is now open through the day of the event. However, attendees who register after Nov. 25 will not received a printed name bag. This event is free and open to the public, though registration is required. Registration will include light snacks and beverages. 

Most companies attending will primarily be looking to hire behavior technicians/RBTs or BCBAs. It is recommended that applicants dress in professional attire and bring copies of their resume to provide to employers. Career and Student Employment Services offers services in preparing resumes, mock interviews, practicing salary negotiations, and more. 

A shuttle will be available to and from campus for job seekers. Pick up site is to be determined. 

STudent registration

Employers

Registration is open now through the day of the event.  However, attendees who register after Nov. 25 will not received a printed name bag. Registration is $165.  There is no registration for companies the day of the event. Registration will include up to two representatives.

The event primarily serves students and job seekers in the fields of behavior analysis, psychology, education or other related fields. Most job seekers in attendance will be seeking jobs as either behavior technicians/RBTs or BCBAs. Employers who wish to interview candidates following the expo need to indicate their intent on the registration form. 

Sponsors ($220) 

  • Acknowledgement on Job Fair website
  • Acknowledgement on Dr. Malott's social media (Facebook, DickMalott.com)
  • Half page ad in the program
  • A gift bag, as a thank you

Employer registration

Shipping Expo Material

Employers who wish to ship expo or interview material to the job fair should be send to:

Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center
C/O: Midwestern Behavior Analysis Job Fair
Attn: Katie LePard, Convention Manager
100 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Be sure to provide a return label for all shipped materials/equipment. Additionally, please plan means of transportation for outgoing shipment via FedEx, UPS, USPS, etc. The MBAJF will not be able to provide any return shipping arrangements. 

Hotel Reservation

Companies registered for the Job Fair may request an overnight stay from the Radisson Hotel at a discounted rate.

Colloquium

Dr. Liliana Mayo will be giving a colloquium presentation at the Western Michigan University main campus in 1720 Chemistry at 4 p.m. There will be a shuttle available from the Radisson to campus and all job seekers, students, and employers are welcome to attend. CEU's will be offered. 

Contact Us

For more information about the Midwestern Behavior Analysis Job Fair, please contact representatives Hannah Betz and Kat Rotta.