University of Pittsburgh Employer Reviews

I worked in a fast paced and high volume office that had many numerous facets to my position. No day was ever the same. Due to the complacency and fear of change from leadership team, I experienced little to no support for new innovative and efficient procedures. My team was a varied group with different levels of computer skills and knowledge of policy, – more... making for the busiest times rather stressful. The hardest obstacle was to overcome the statement of, "we have always done it this way and it is too much to ask others to learn." I thoroughly enjoyed working with different development staff in researching and reviewing all major donors gifts and ensuring that their intent was being met. – less

8 hour days
basic job responsibilities
nice co-workers
relaxed atmosphere

Design & build high end finishes. A great comarodary among employees.

Superb exposure to professionals and job growth skills, exposure to quality service provision

typical day at work consisted of:
-selling lockers to students
-entering data into the computer and filing papers
-delivering important documents to several locations around campus
-tallying classes for a Healthy U program students join
-keep lockers and Healthy U separate
-take totals for both lockers and Healthy U
-make sure totals match up correctly – more... at the end of the day
-clean the office
-make posters/banners for around campus
-laminate posters
-any other extra work that needs to be completed – less

Loved working here. People are friendly, managers are approachable, and the atmosphere is very relaxed and open to your perspectives.

Productive Research with good work culture
I learned cancer research mechanism and drug discovery in prostate cancer.
The co-workers were cooperative.

In Research, our day starts very fast. We are using the centrifuge to spin blood products and collecting specimens early on. You have to be able to multitask. As the Lead of our team, and with all of our personalities, it is important to be fair and non-judgemental. The hardest part of the job is not being able to deal with the public, which I do enjoy. – more... Although we do have a great team, it is sometimes difficult not being able to deal one on one with the patients. The job itself is very rewarding knowing you had some part in the Researchers finding cures for many diseases. We are learning new things everyday as well as new systems that we keep updated on. We frequently are going to classes to learn more ways to supply needed information in our fields. – less

You work as needed. I polished what I've learned from school through teaching.

I enjoyed going to the University of Pittsburgh. I learned much about diversity and how to work well under pressure.

Hardest Part of Job: Handling diffcult customers, but learned to help in an effective way
Most Enjoyable: Working with friendly co-workers and helping out students and customers who were in need

fun people, access to events and activities, welcoming atmosphere.

Learned so much from great instructors and friends. Wonderful Nursing program and I highly recommend it.

I met many great people doing renowned research in the medical fields, as well as many excellent administrators that kept the departments strong.

My primary office was located in the administration building of the Pittsburgh Public Schools, my secondary office was in the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh. I traveled two to three times per month to Harrisburg to meet with my direct boss at the State System of Higher Education. Unfortunately, the funding for this grant was not – more... renewed, however, it was one of the most fullfilling positions I have ever had. – less

I formed amazing relationships with my former coworkers at Pitt. The office environment was more relaxed, since the focus (at least where I was at) was not primarily on revenue/profitability. Everyone treated each other professionally, but also cared for each other. I performed many administrative tasks - printing and making copies, reviewing marketing – more... materials, putting together events, and occasionally running database queries on Access. – less

Good research
Good advisor
Good grad students
Good opportunities

I liked this job. I got laid off. I did a lot of heavy typing for faculty members for the school of physical therapy.

My job was basically on a temp basis, but it was one of the best I've had. My position was that of a project worker, which basically meant I helped with special projects such as a office that needed to be prepared for a new university employee or helping to setup for a university event or dinner. The best part of the job was that there was always something – more... to do and it usually took up all of the workday to get the job done and the wonderful crew we had. To this day, they're the best group of people I have worked with. – less

I performed general laboratory techniques and completed biomedical research with mice on chemical induced acute lung injury.

I gained valuable experience using OSHA and NIOSH regulations to measure gas concentrations in the atmosphere.