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A good company to work for.
Admission Representative (Former Employee), Chandler, AZ – April 18, 2013
Pros: overtime, decent benefits, decent pay.
Cons: difficult goals, students who are not accountable.
A typical day would be contacting leads to see if they are qualified applicants and to see if the programs South University offers would be an ideal fit for their career and educational needs. Expect to call 100-300 numbers a day. Students range from ideal to barely interested. You will have plenty of hang ups and rude leads. There is more hand holding – more... for these students then a typical university or community college would provide. The teams are diverse and interesting to work with. Management is very metric focused and goal driven. The training for the position was the best I have ever experienced. There is support to help you with developing your career while you are there. Immidate managers can vary from sticklers to lax. The hardest part of the position was holding students accountable. I enjoyed working with students who actually went to class and with my team mates. – less
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Great place to work
Department Administrator (Current Employee), Tampa, FL – April 8, 2013
Great place to work, very laid back environment. Teamwork is very important and a vital role at South.
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The results of being able to assist and watch other students become successful in the education is an accomplishment and a feeling of success.
Tutor- student affairs (Current Employee), Savannah, GA – April 6, 2013
I monitor a computer lab, make sure that all rules are followed by other students. I also assist other students with their homework and academic writings. I assist students with their online courses. I tutor in Math, English, Micro-Economics, and Psychology courses. I attend and prepare for activities that are held at the school. I work with student – more... affairs. I proctor tests for students with disabilities. – less
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Assistant Director of Admissions - Inside Sales (Current Employee), Austin, TX – February 27, 2013
Pros: free college
Cons: everything else.
Strong academic product. Stuffy atmosphere. Micromanagement.
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Rewarding and fast paced
Admissions (Current Employee), Pittsburgh, Pa – February 10, 2013
Pros: people
Cons: monotony
South University has given me the opportunity to work in an ever changing environment. I have learned adaptability and problem solving. The things I enjoy most are also the most difficult to manage; students.
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Exciting and fast-paced work environment
Student Services Coordinator (Former Employee), Columbia, SC – December 14, 2012
Pros: flexibility, benefits
Cons: stipulations for pto
South University offers a diverse work environment with many opportunities to positively impact others on a daily basis. If one enjoys a fast-paced work environment, South University is a great place to work. Overall, the staff is friendly and fun. There are challenges, just like working anywhere else because you deal with different personalities. However, – more... each challenge is an opportunity for personal development! The most challenging part of working at South University would be handling the distractions and still completing all assigned tasks. – less
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Exciting and fast-paced work environment
Student Services Coordinator (Former Employee), Columbia, SC – December 14, 2012
Pros: flexibility, benefits
Cons: stipulations for pto
South University offers a diverse work environment with many opportunities to positively impact others on a daily basis. If one enjoys a fast-paced work environment, South University is a great place to work. Overall, the staff is friendly and fun. There are challenges, just like working anywhere else because you deal with different personalities. However, – more... each challenge is an opportunity for personal development! The most challenging part of working at South University would be handling the distractions and still completing all assigned tasks. – less
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Student at South University (Former Employee), not employed at this time. – December 4, 2012
Currently a third year college student at South University. Working toward a bachelors degree in Health Science and Healthcare Management.
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Nursing; Poor Excuse for an Educational Department
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing Instructor (Current Employee), Columbia, SC – October 18, 2012
Pros: students care more than educators
Cons: favoritism
Would not reccomend this University to anyone wanting to work in the School of Nursing- Columbia Campus. DON is one of the worst ever worked with as well as co-workers. They also have individuals who are not qualified teaching corses. Terrible school. No wonder they have such a poor graduation rate
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Fun work environment
Academic Counselor (Former Employee), Tempe, AZ – August 29, 2012
It was a great job. The job allowed me to help many students reach their individual education goals.
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Generally productive but stressful
Financial Aid Coordinator (Current Employee), Columbia, SC – August 13, 2012
Depending on the day I could work up to 10 hours, making for a long day. Overall though, generally a good place to work. Just ready for a change.
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Generally productive but stressful
Financial Aid Coordinator (Current Employee), Columbia, SC – August 13, 2012
Depending on the day I could work up to 10 hours, making for a long day. Overall though, generally a good place to work. Just ready for a change.
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Mac Lab Aide (Current Employee), Columbia, SC – July 27, 2012
Pros: hours of work and pay
South University Operates under the management company EDMC
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Fun place to work
Assist in clerical duties in Registrar (Former Employee), Royal Palm Beach, FL – July 24, 2012
Pros: great people at south
Cons: no eating in the class rooms and hall ways
management at South especially my supervisor are the best. lots of filing and printing. co-workers were great in the registrar's office.
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This place is okay
Academic counselor (Current Employee), Chandler, AZ – July 23, 2012
Pros: benefits, having a paycheck and job
Cons: do not know what to expect with the company; stablity and job security would be nice
An okay place to work but there are alot of issues that need smoothing out. No merit compensation for individuals who reach their one year milestone. Too many changes that alter work and provide more work for the one individual. Too many students dropping out of school, high turnover, unrealistic expectations.
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Dean223 – August 1, 2012

Hi are you an Assistant Director of Admissions? How long have you been with the company?

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Good, solid company
Executive Assistant (Former Employee), Warrensville Heights, OH – June 19, 2012
Pros: benefits
Cons: local management
Great company but poor local management. Favoritism and backstabbing rampant.
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its an alright place to work
Academic counselor (Current Employee), Chandler, Az – April 28, 2012
It pays the bills but looking to advance or step outside your comfort zone seems to barely exist. The company asks for higher education but you deal with so much work that should be divided.by departments if created and focus on students not processes.
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Great learning experience
Full Time Student (Former Employee), Montgomery, AL – April 26, 2012
South University is a very good place to work. It provides a good work environment and good people to work with.
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Feels like a family atmosphere with other employees
STUDENT COUNSELOR - F/T (Former Employee), Chandler, AZ – April 19, 2012
Pros: great people to work with
Cons: sometimes feeling the presure to enroll someone.
Being good at talking with people that need some direction and guidance, and helping them change the direction of their lives.
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Competitive Work Environment
Senior Admissions Representative (Former Employee), Pittsburgh, PA – February 21, 2012
Pros: team environment
Cons: constant pressure to hit numbers
The training was extremely thorough and detailed. First couple of weeks it was overwhelming and got you down. After a while you learned the ins and outs and were able to be a productive member of a team.
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About South University

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