Davenport University Employer Reviews

A typical day at work consisted of assisting the faculty with their clerical needs, helping students, and running errands when needed. I learned how to truly enjoy my work as an assistant to the faculty. My supervisor was truly awesome and an inspiration as well as the other professors. I worked alone in this position. The hardest part of this position – more... was the dry spells of nothing to do, so I would find things to occupy my time until I was given something to do. The most enjoyable part of this position was being able to assist and help the faculty with my cleical skills whenever needed. – less

I'm a student work study so I get paid minimum wage and recieve no benefits. However my work is pretty simple and my boss is awesome which pretty much makes up for the bad. It's not a permanent job, just something I'm doing while still in school here.

Co-workers are amazing. They worry about everyone making sure that the environment stays positive. Hardest part of the job was when it got busy.

DU also has a student center building that is most accommodating to student and faculty use. It really is very nice. A typical day at work is checking emails, voice messages, then prioritize and handle according to urgency. We have a three tier management team in our department and each one has their own team of employees who specialize in their assigned – more... job responsibilities. There are four coworkers on our team, however, I trained and work closely with only one person of the team. While the other two coworkers have their own projects. Overall, we all work very well together. The hardest part of my job communicating unfavorable news to the students. The most enjoyable part of my job is certifying student enrollment which allows them to receive benefits for continuing their education. – less

I've been a student and a worker there. I have always been treated well. People go out of their way to help you. Most managerial issues come from Grand Rapids and their people being unaware of what's happening in Lansing, but they'll still try to help. Unfortunately, pay is low, resulting in high turnover in some areas. The Lansing campus is moving – more... and that is good because the current campus is falling apart infrastructurally. – less

I worked at Davenport in the Panther Den and the Dining Hall. I enjoyed both locations. I prefer the Panther Den personally. Hands on experience preparing food. Boss was nice and showed me how to do catering orders. I got to learn a lot of new things working for them. There wasn't much I didn't like about these jobs. It was also a good way to pay off – more... some of my tuition while I attended school there. We were allowed to eat the food we made too. I was a Retail Assistant in the Panther Den. And I was a Crew Member in the Dining Hall. – less

Helping students answer questions that help them to further their future. Supervisor is very friendly and helpful if need assistance. My co-workers are very friendly and helpful. The hardest part of the job is making sure that everyone is satisified. The most enjoyable part of the job is being able to work with great co-workers and be in a friendly – more... enviroment. – less

I thrived working at Davenport University and love working with students and in Higher Education, Recruiting and Sales.

This is a very good job for the fact that I have learned many things about working with people, not only my co-workers but also the people that I help. I enjoy helping people when they need help and find great joy in helping them fix their problem(s).

A typical work day would be greeting everyone who comes into the establishment, scheduling appointments, assist students into seeing their academic counselor, financial aid department, and with direction towards a certain room or department leader. I've learned how to handle all kinds of people, whether if they are students, staff, faculty, co-workers, – more... or visitors. My manager was a great person to have, very understanding, and helpful. My co-workers made the work environment very comfortable, fun, exciting, and team work. We worked together into getting the issue solved. The hardest part of the job is not to satisfy the student or visitor when they are trying to see their counselor. The most enjoyable part of the job was being around people, being the helping hand. – less

Rewarding to see people better themselves and enrich their lives.

Work schedule was very flexible. All higher ups in the Institutional Research and Development department were very understanding of difficult projects as they relate to timelines. They always had a very precise gameplan that lead to success. Breaks were consistent and generous, logging in and out of work was seamless as they use ADP's online client.

• Greeted customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Utilized A/S 400 to handle document and data entry functions.
• Copied and collated all projects for university.
• Coordinated delivery of large projects with mailroom clerk.
• Successfully completed al jobs by time requested.
• Sorted and distributed all incoming mail and prepared outgoing mail.

Experienced teaching professional teaching undergraduate seniors courses such as Auditing, Government-not-for profit accounting, Internal auditing.

A typical day working at Davenport University is assisting students, staff. Making sure all materials are put away. My manager is great. She's very understanding and always willing to lend a hand. My co-workers rock. I could not ask for better co-workers. I can't really say I have a hard part working at Davenport University. What I enjoy about my job – more... is the people I work with and the students that I'm able to help out on a daily. – less

Small classroom. Great staff. Great tutoring programs. Comfortable environment. Friendly students. Great intern and careers services.

Everybody is GREAT to work with and the benefits are good for a full-time employee

If you want to work in higher education don't apply here. The hardest part is working with students who only signed up for the financial aid. The faculty know what their doing and do a great job of teaching, but the standards for student entry has become so low that anyone can literally walk in off the street and sign up for classes. The students do – more... not have the requirements to be allowed into a university. – less

It's been a distinct pleasure to be an instructor at Davenport University.