DeVry Employer Reviews

My typical day at DeVry. I worked in the financial aid office. I was able to learn about the different ways peopel could get the aid needed for school. I enjoyed working with the managment and with the co workers. The most enjoyable was knowing that I was helping people get the money they needed to go to school.

DeVry University provided a productive work enviroment and challenges to overcome. I was always provided with the correct training tools to succeed at my position. Management was there to coach and develop. I loved the members of my team and we worked together to help each other reach goals. The hardest part of the job was reaching numbers each week, – more...  but also it was a great challenge. The most enjoyable part was sharing education with thousands of high school students each week. – less

I have been with a subsidiary of DeVry Inc. for almost 3 years now, and I must honestly say that my 'job satisfaction' has taken a plunge since I have begun employment. Between work force reduction and initial starting salary, I have grown to realize that there is an extremely lack of opportunity for advancement - whether into a higher position, or – more...  financially. In this particular industry, we are now measured more on customer service type metrics, rather than the previous sales-like goals (ie. # of enrollements); but even after the changes, many of us still feel like "the numbers" are still being looked at and correlated to our employment. – less

A typical day involved making a ton of phone calls and attempting to convince people that they want to go to school.

Make 100 to 150 dials daily which are monitored and scored by your maanger. Interview prospects over the phone and in person which are monitored and scored by your manager. All scores effect promotions. Managers select the calls they was to score. You will have a weekly one on one review. Hardest part of job is being unfairly scored on monitored calls – more...  and enrolling students into an exspensive program and they will not find a job. Co workers smile in your face and talk badly about you. Most enjoy changing someones life. – less

This was a bakery and coffeehouse, but the owner decided to move to Chicago. Business closed 2011.

This was another wonderful job experience. Again, I was fortunate enough to have an outstanding Dean to report to. In the beginning, we were both new to the department. We both researched and investigated the departmental needs and made it happen under The Dean's guidelines. The Dean was great at communicating what needed to happen to make the department – more...  a success. The Dean was soft spoken, but tough when need be. I reported directly to The Dean of Student Affairs, as well as, the Dean's direct reports such as: The University Director, Director of Student Affairs, Director of Career Services, eight Career Service Advisors. Supervised and trained student workers. Monitored and managed the Dean's calendar. Scheduled all meetings, job interviews, appointments, and conference calls. Completed the weekly senior student’s activity report until the Assistant Director was hired. Supported the Dean and University Directors in the development of a new Department called 'Student Central.' Help to develop the training manual for the newly hired 'Student Advocates.' Setup the meeting room with the video equipment as well as ordering and setting up meals. Distributed meeting materials to facilitator and participants. Cleaned room between and/or after meetings. Worked with the vendor selection for the new 'Student Cafe'. Helped developed the 'Dashboard' for the new department called 'Student Affairs'. Handled student complaint issues, designed a report template form, submitted complete signed report to Dean. Responsible for all 'New Hires' setup everything from computer logon requests, to requesting office setup and cleanup; ordering all New Hire supplies and computer equipment, scheduled orientation, ordered parking permits. Also worked on the graduation team. Reported to the University Director and assistant the full life-cycle of the graduation planning. Ordered and posted Graduation regalia tryon schedules and graduation announcement signs throughout the campus. Communicated via email to all prospective graduates regarding all upcoming events and deadlines. Submitted status report to Graduation team regarding the planning progress, known issues, and closed action items. Trained student workers how to assist the graduating students and Career Service Advisors. Was a member of the 'Student Speaker Selection' committee. Invited the student speakers via email to attend the audition once qualified. Collaborated with multiple committee members' calendars to schedule based on their availability. One of the lead persons on before and during the graduation ceremony. Collaborated with site contact person, University Registration Staff, the Regalia vendor, photographers, food vendor, and parking attendant patrol guard. Coordinated and lead the graduating class of 340 - 400 and their Department Leads to adjust their garments, take group photos orderly and on time and report to auditorium on time.

I learned not to get involved in idle gossip. After listening to student complaint issues, I learned that you never know what challenges another person may be facing while obtaining their goal. I learned to trust and support my superior's decisions whether I understand them or not. I learned that it is important to be on time 100% of the time. I also learned never let a great opportunity pass you by, grab it first chance you get.

Because of the nature of my position, I was able to get along with everyone. My job was to make their jobs easier and I made certain that it was done well with greater care than they could ever imagine.

The hardest part of my job was getting use to working with students who would come and go right after they learned to master their job. Every now and then you will run across someone you will not be able to please no matter what you do.

The most enjoyable part of my job was all of the multi-tasking required on graduation day. Training the student workers by role playing. We made it fun. Also I enjoyed getting to know the people I worked with and being a small part of the many changes that took place from day to day. Listening to student concerns, summarizing their and reporting their issues. Encouraging students to endure to the end. Seeing the smile on the faces of the graduates. Working along side the Dean to face some tough challenges. – less

It was a great university to be a part of. There seems like there is room for growth and advancement.

calling inquiries and talking to them about programs DeVry offers

I really enjoyed working at DeVry University. It was a good experience and I learned how each individuals should be treated at work/off. The most enjoyable part of the job was to meet new students and help them get started with their career. It's such a great feeling when you know you helped some get one step closer to the career.

DeVry is an excellent institution to work for, with adherence to the work-life balance mantra.

It great place to work, with good manager an fun people to work with. a great company to grow with.

As an employee you are surrounded by great people with in your work environment. The immediate management team is great, however, on the corporate level, they are out of touch and have lost all concepts of reality in regards to what goes on within the day to day structure. The hardest part of the job is that the employees are micromanaged to a fault. – more...  The most enjoyable part of the job would be working with great coworkers. – less

I work in the admissions office and the director of admissions really has a heart for his employees, it's a great work environment.

 Update marketing and advertising for various activities on the campus. Organize vendors and plan events for staff and students. Responsible for coordinating the graduating class’ Recognition Banquet.
 Manage the task of 6 employees to ensure a commendable work ethic, while promoting and enhancing student life on DeVry’s Chicago Campus.
 Act as the – more...  Executive Officer of Project Management for DeVry’s Student Government.
 Responsible for all facets of treasury as it relates to our department - bookkeeping, account receivable and accounts payable. – less

Most enjoyable part of the job is seeing students achieve their academic goals.

• Providing technical telephone and on hand help desk service, support computer hardware and software.

As a student tutor in a work study position, I received exceptional support, and had the resources to develop as a tutor (trainer).

The company overall is a great company to work for. I would highly recommend this position to anyone who is interested into taking this responsibility.

Come in and here the fake Ra Ra

Manage your business and anyone with a degree can do it

There cool with me. As long as you don't start fire. You stay off there list.

Coming in everday and doing the same thing is rough.

Getting paid every other week