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Research Intern, Research Assistant (Current Employee), Providence, RI – June 12, 2013
Very competitive research university. Allowed students to excel in various fields of study.
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Great place for postdoctoral research
Post Doctoral Researcher (Current Employee), Providence, RI – May 31, 2013
Excellent environment to continue postdoctoral research.
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Continuous Job Postings denying qualified applicants
Administrative Assistant (Former Employee), Brown – April 18, 2013
Cons: waste of time
I have sent numerous resumes with ALL the necessary requirements for an administrative assistant position. That IS my background. I continue to receive emails not progressing to the next step. What is this high school? It's an Admin/Secretary/office position...NOT rocket science! And being that I'm a former employer having worked there in the 80's you – more... would think they would take that into consideration. It's a shame they can't recognize people who have ambitions and a great work ethic. Just because one has been unemployed doesn't mean they're not willing to get back into the work force. It's 2013. Time to open your mind.

I'm officially done with Brown. Don't waste your time. There should be a ZERO button. – less
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Great professional workplace
Assessment Coordinator (Former Employee), Providence, RI – March 19, 2013
Great place to work for anyone looking to advance their education. Excellent benefits, very flexible environment for those with a family.
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I am a student pursuing masters at brown university
Research Assistant (Current Employee), Providence, RI – March 17, 2013
Pros: i enjoy the frequent cups of hot cofee
My day starts at 900hrs..I go to college and attend classes and meet my professors for guidance on my various research activities.my coworkers are very helpful.
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The greatest place to work!
Economics Department Secretary (Former Employee), Providence, RI – February 19, 2013
Greatest placed to work! I would love to work for them again.
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A lot smaller compare to Washington University in St. Louis
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Former Employee), providence, RI – February 19, 2013
Always surrounded by talented students and great professors. Close to Boston and have potential to expand.
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Pay is not great, but benefits are good
Administrative Assistant (Current Employee), Providence, RI – February 17, 2013
Pros: benefits
Cons: not much room for advancement, rate of pay
The take-home pay for office work isn't very good compared to other office jobs I've had, but the health benefits and retirement fund matching are generous. Work-life balance is generally good in the hourly position I have.
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Productive, Enjoyable
Bilingual Interviewer (Current Employee), Providence, RI – February 13, 2013
Make calls at all moments, shredding, filling. Enviroment is great, co-workers are fun.
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Challenging work environment with great people
Advancement Staff Assistant (Former Employee), Providence, RI – February 8, 2013
Pros: good experience
Assisted development department with various tasks, filing, computer entry. Clerical work and organizing files.
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Intolerable
Coordinator (Former Employee), Providence – January 21, 2013
Pros: beautiful campus. some of the best and the brightest minds are within walking distance.
Cons: parking, the unhealthy envy i had that the 18 year old students cars cost 30-50k more than mine.
I believe my experience to be atypical, after reading the other reviews. The problem was the management of my particular department. Each one of them would throw you under the bus, if they felt it would benefit them. My particular supervisor would rearrange my office when I was on vacation. While attending my Grandmother's funeral, once again every – more... file in my office was moved The supervisor even logged into my computer in order to place my emails into categories. As you can imagine, upon my return it always took me 2 full days to find anything. It should be noted I am not a disorganized person, and my office did not need to be organized. Due to the management and my co-workers, who walked on eggshells at all times, it was a horrific place to work. I eventually had to see a psychiatrist and be prescribed a relatively high dose of a benzodiazepine just to go to work. Why didn't I go to HR? I did and I found out so did many others before me. They were of no help whatsoever. I eventually found another position, and left Brown. Overall I believe Brown is a great place to work, then there are those offices that will literally send you to seek professional help. – less
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Anonymous65 – June 15, 2013

My experience over the last two years has been awful and I have found myself dealing with anxiety and stress levels un-natural - I am desperately trying to leave. This is very difficult in this economy and by the fact that Brown is connected to so many organizations in the state. I too went to HR only to learn they are best friends with my director.

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Great work environment with very kind people
Intern (Former Employee), Providence, RI – January 14, 2013
I assisted in the overall repair of the center’s computers, helped with organizing and completing the current work orders, answering and trouble shooting technical calls from within Brown University. I also
configured mobile devices such as Iphone, Ipad, Android and Blackberry as well as configured VPN and software installation on laptops for Brown – more... personnel. – less
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Great work environment with very kind people
Intern (Former Employee), Providence, RI – January 14, 2013
I assisted in the overall repair of the center’s computers, helped with organizing and completing the current work orders, answering and trouble shooting technical calls from within Brown University. I also
configured mobile devices such as Iphone, Ipad, Android and Blackberry as well as configured VPN and software installation on laptops for Brown – more... personnel. – less
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Academic Environment
Senior Research Assistant (Current Employee), Providence, RI – January 7, 2013
Pros: classes and exciting lecturers
Cons: academic salary
There is a freedom and beauty in academic research. Once can easily have access to classes and/or exciting lectures. It is a fine institution.
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Intercultural Stimulation
Reservationist/Receptionist (Former Employee), Providence RI – December 4, 2012
Pros: access to many lectures of interest.
Cons: it is difficult to inspire co-workers to share campus activities after work hours.
The most enjoyable part of the job is helping the "International Traveler" navigate the campus and Providence, RI.
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meh
Help Desk Employee (Former Employee), Providence, RI – June 29, 2012
Pros: nice atmosphere, good payrate
Cons: management is ify
was there for a few months during the summer. Everyone seemed nice and friendly. However they dropped me very suddenly so it left a bad taste in my mouth.
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great place
Dishwasher (Former Employee), Providence, RI – June 28, 2012
i learned alot when i was working for brown university and i learned diffrent techniques on how to wash dishes
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Fantastic co-workers. Research opportunities
Lab Assistant (Former Employee), Providence, RI – June 15, 2012
Great staff. Engaging lecturers. Interesting research. Amazing campus.
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Ticket Sales assistant
Internship (Former Employee), Providence, RI – June 13, 2012
Assisted ticket sales managers in daily office work as well as on games days selling tickets and also giving out comp. tickets.
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A wide diversity of responsibilty and enjoyment
Coordinator (Former Employee), Providence,RI – June 6, 2012
Pros: working in a fast pace enviroment
Cons: not having enough hours in a day
Enter forms, creating folders, training workers,pulling folders,doing hours for payroll and working with over 90 people at one time.
How to work in a fast pace enviroment and working with different office equipment and shipping company's.
My supervisior was one of the best there is.
Excellent co-workers always willing to pitch in when needed.
Training – more... 90 people at one time while giving individual attention to each person.
Was working with great people – less
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