Virginia Commonwealth University Employer Reviews

If you are salaried, you could not ask for a better employer. However, as an hourly employee, there is no advancement opportunity. Worked in financial aid department, where it was always busy. Always something to do.

Worked as a research assistent in two different labs; professors were great to work with. enjoyed the people and the work, labs were sometimes messy though.

- I would see a lot of really cool books and artifacts on a daily basis, which kept work interesting.
- I learned the Library of Congress system of cataloging, and how to enter books into the International Library Database
- Management was very fun and humorous. Strict, but trusting and expected diligence.
- Co-workers were very hardworking but also – more... had good senses of humor.
- Hardest part: finding lost books
- Most Enjoyable: finding one of the first copies of George Washington's biography, written by the first Chief Justice, John Marshal. Very, very cool. – less

good benefits, good people and pay, nice hours and flxible hours.

Folks are all helpful and get you to where you want to be. I had experience at another Virginia school and had a terrible experience. Class sizes are good, and there are many opportunities to get experience.

Students were passionate about national security and willing to learn.

Good experience for students while they take full time classes. This was a good experience.

I was given the option to work four ten hour days or the traditional 8-5 hours. My manager was easy to work for and even easier to speak to. Co workers were friendly. Hardest part of my job was getting us caught up because I was hired when we were so behind on our dealines

Pretty good student job. Never allowed to work over 20 hours so school can't be affected too much.

ITS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK. I WOULD STAY BUT MY FELLOWSHIP END SIN JUNE.

A typical work day is slow and work on my own
Learned how to do budgets
Management was relaxed
Hardest part to learn the budget
Walking to visit the doctors

VCU is great, but of course, adjunct instructors do not get benefits as it is a contractual job. Teaching at VCU is fun and rewarding.

1. Good Management
2. Co-workers are easy to get along with
3. I have gained a lot of experience in Floor Tech

very good place for work, good management, good food and nice life

I have enjoyed my time so far at VCU. Interacting with students keeps life interesting and new.

Conduct active lab research on a semi-independent basis: Design and evaluate experiments; develop new ideas that promote current research; prepare and publish scientific manuscripts under direction of Scientist; apply for postdoctoral fellowships under direction of Scientist; attend and give seminars; bring new expertise to the research program.

Other – more... responsibilities: Teach techniques to others; train and oversee technicians as determined by a Scientist; may be responsible for operation of specific equipment; serve on internal Institute committees; help further goals of Institute.

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising scientist – less

Virginia Commonwalth University is a great institution of higher learning. As an alumni, I would suggest that VCU provided the basic structure and tools neccessary to achieve educational advancement. The hardest part about being a college student for me was always worrying about my performance in academics and staying on top of my priorities. Also,trying – more... to avoid major distractions during exams. The most enjoyable part of this experience was realizing the potential that I had to complete VCU and gaining a strong sense of Independence. – less

I worked for VCU for over 9 years and knew my job better then any one else(not high minded when said), but due to how the system works you have to be a yes man and even with that being said you will never advance, If you do not get the money right before your hired (which you will not) you will be stuck at your position and low pay with out advancement – more... until you retire, I know this first hand. the good side is that all you have to do is show up for work and you will have a job forever, you can not say that about any other company, and if you do not want to do the job they will just sub it out, so in short it's up to you where you want to be in 20 years from the date your hired and how much money you think your worth, you decide this before taking a state job.just some friendly advice.

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I was making 28,000. year when I left and went to a 54,000.00 doing the same job and yes they had better benifits. – less

This job is a great compliment to my other part-time job because the hours are very flexible. The work is also straightforward and the benefits are wonderful. I am looking for something more permanent with more room for advancement and full-time.

GREAT EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH DOCTORS AND SUPPORTING STAFF THAT CARE ABOUT PATIENTS AND THE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH GOALS.