University of California Los Angeles Employer Reviews

I worked with MBA candidates to address their career needs and answer pressing questions, and along side the career counselors to provide services for students and recruiters.

This position taught me much about recruiting and sharpened my business acumen and customer service skills. I worked on a number of projects to illuminate high level information, – more... which I presented regularly to a board of 12-14 people. – less

My supervisor was the absolute worst. She bragged about getting people fired because she didn’t like them. The upper management is also horrible as they allow this type of nonsense to go on. It has nothing to do about your work, it’s all about who likes who. It’s also all women, and they do not support each other and uplift each other to be better individuals – more... and promote good work ethic. Instead they bully each other, gossip and do not want to see anyone improve. As a woman working there I as astound that women do this to each other. – less

Great way to get involved on campus and learn valuable skills for the workplace.

I would make coffee upon arrival, go through voice and hard-copy mail and distribute as necessary; make sure overnight faxes were delivered and machines were ready for use. Checked daily schedule to determine if the doctor would be in the office and what materials he might need for upcoming appointments or speaking engagements. Answered phones, relayed – more... any urgent messages by phone or pager; set up meetings and appointments; compiled expense reports; composed letters and emails on doctor's behalf; conducted Internet research; made sure doctor's credentials were in order and any dues paid; fulfilled requests for medical literature; sent copies of recently published articles to all co-authors and updated doctor's Curriculum Vitae. Checked stock of office supplies and placed standard orders upon need or special orders upon request of staff; utilized UCLA Purchasing and Accounting software to ensure orders were delivered and paid for promptly. Greeted guests and patients; assisted with medication refills; maintained confidentiality of sensitive information. Acted as gatekeeper to in-demand individual; interacted with media, publishers, vendors, and medical staff. Arranged for payment of Human Subjects and tracked all department budget expenditures. Ensured all travel needs were in order (plane tickets, cars, hotel, speaking venue, itinerary). This job helped me become more adept at multi-tasking. I had marvelous co-workers with whom I still stay in touch. I supported a brilliant individual and his staff. The hardest part of the job may have been remembering not to feel badly about myself when my boss seemed to be able to learn things with a quick perusal. (Being detail-oriented, it made me feel great to catch some details he sometimes overlooked.) The most enjoyable part of the job was that it was different every day. I also enjoyed when he was out of the office because I was able to listen to music while I worked. – less

It is enjoyable to work at UCLA as I have a lot of freedom here. I have learned to become independent and to develop more and more problem-solving skills.

An invaluable opportunity to teach creative writing and interact with students.

DAY AT WORK
1. Console Operator in charge of Video Surveillance Equipment.
2. Receptionist duties included educating the public on current exhibitions, obtaining new memberships, and working with in and out of house curators, guests, celebrities and dignitaries.
3. Protecting multi-million dollar artifacts and artwork

WHAT YOU LEARNED
1. Cross-cultural – more... communication dynamics
2. Every Culture is precious and sacred
3. Leaderships skills, Docine skills

YOUR CO-WORKERS
1. Like the United Nations, my co-workers were from all over the world which taught me cross-cultural social dynamics that no other job could have provided.
2. They help to expand my view of the world.

THE HARDEST PART OF THE JOB
1. The position could become repetitive if exhibitions were extended more than a year

THE MOST ENJOYABLE PART OF THE JOB
1. Working with and educating visitors
2, The UCLA Campus – less

Every year I've worked here I've made less money. No raises. At the mercy of the state budget, furloughed for a year

Lack of growth with stagnant wages. Executive director(s) often disrespected employee. While some divisions at UCLA offer great opportunities for advancement, most divisions (especially the Riordan Programs at UCLA Anderson) expect employees to remain in stagnant positions where they are not to present differing methods of undertaking assigned work – more... because of a demeaning attitudes. Example is having had pregnant staff move tables while directors and associate directors watched on without providing any assistance. Troubling how senior management often is unaware of university policies. If you are a recent grad then UCLA may offer great job skills, but if you are passed entry level work and have ambition to advance then the current atmosphere may not be for you. – less

Reported to the admitting department a register patient all day. The coworker were okay, One more time the most enjoyable part of the job was the patients.

Amazing Experience. Data Analyst for student pursuing their degrees in the Masters Program in Urban Planning.

productive and live,ongoing and fun,Assisted general engineering students with software troubleshooting

Production Assistant. Basically a hired extra hand to do any type of errands for the producers including getting coffee, sending messages, helping setting up and strike.

Amazing opportunities to get connections with many executives board members of different international and national companies. Hosting and organizing events for these companies to arrive to Anderson school and have a smooth presentation. Co-workers are very nice and are willing to help in anything that is needed. Hardest part of the job is to keep everything – more... organize in a wisely manner, which after training a couple of days it will be very easy. The best part of the job is to get recruiters from big companies such as Amazon, Google, Bank of America, Deloitte, Clorox, and many others. – less

I learned about providing labor and occupational safety training for re-entry individuals.

Facilitated trainings and supported instructors

Co-workers are helpful, flexible, supportive and non-judgmental.

This position is enjoyable!

Great benefits offered. Recent graduates can benefit from the skills learned, but after a year you'll be stuck in a position without the possibility for professional growth or merit increases. Culture is guided by dictatorial management as evidenced by department executive directors who expect employees to remain satisfied with mediocrity rather than – more... encourage individual ambition for advancement. HR departments in differing divisions (especially at Anderson) are unhelpful in resolving issues because of their close relationships with supervisors. Best advice is to assume a position here and then move on elsewhere where skills can be built upon to develop a worth whole career with like minded professionals. – less

UCLA is a great place to study and work. Great campus, great people, great setting. The students, professors and facilities are all topped, which allows me to grow fast and lays a solid foundation for me to be successful in the future.

I was an out of department math TA, a rarity for their department, but I never felt out of place. I have enjoyed working for them, especially since teaching itself is quite rewarding.

Laid back coworkers and management.
Relaxed work environment but productive work is done every day.

Like the innovative, highly dynamic, and collaborative environment! Really a good place to discover and create.