I applied through university. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at George Washington University (Washington, DC) in Sept 2013
Interview
The hiring and interview process was as follows - search online university database for available job openings, apply for as many as you like, if selected for an interview, interview with relevant department, if selected for position go through financial aid office to obtain proper paperwork and ensure that everything checks out. The interview itself is usually straightforward and simple.