Western Michigan University
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Western Michigan University Employer Reviews

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work and life balance and job has challenge
Graduate Assistant (Former Employee), Kalamazoo, MI –
Responsible for deploying/maintaining/troubleshooting hardware infrastructure (server, workstation and CISCO devices), software implement and configuration for entire virtual training environment (VTE), and assisting senior students in completing their hands-on lab assignments or E-Firm projects from the training program of companies.
I have learned – more...  to configure CISCO devices and deploy the configuration of servers and clients in network topology.
I have my own free time when I've done with my work, so my supervisor does not ask me how many hours I work in a day.
The most enjoyable part of the job is that there is challenge in the job. Need to create virtual training environment for E-Firm project from the training program of a company.
The hardest part of the job is to maintain hardware infrastructure, upgrade systems/software, or deploy a different virtual training environment. – less
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College Lab work
Student (Former Employee), Kalamazoo, MI –
Gain work experience through hands on engineering labs. Sieve Analysis, Concrete Strength Testing, Construction Measurement and Layout.
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Flexible work environment with many intelligent and knowledgable people to work with
Teaching Assistant (Current Employee), Kalamazoo, MI –
-Being a recent undergraduate student I've learned teaching is not as easy from a professors perspective
-There is not a typical day at work, just typical times to meet for class
-I hope that when I'm done with my master's degree that I will be able to work with my co-workers in the future.
-The most enjoyable part of my job is seeing a student learn – more...  (that epiphany moment when they have learned something new) – less
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Large University with a Small Campus Culture
TA, Lead Instructor (Current Employee), Kalamazoo, MI –
Pros: miller auditorium, recreational center
Cons: ongoing construction
Western Michigan University is an excellent place to work. The people are friendly, intelligent, and hard working. Students are appreciative and the campus can't be beat.
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its good
Lead Research Assistant (Former Employee), Kalamazoo, MI –
Pros: flexible work hours
Cons: low compensation
Only good if you are research oriented. The opportunities at the university are great but dont pay as much.
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Exciting workplace
Office Manger (Former Employee), Kalamazoo, MI –
Pros: office work
Cons: not enough hours
I worked hand and hand with the Director of the building. I was able to keep track of his busy schedule, I made out maintenance forms, filed, faxed, and copied all necessary papers. I dealt with various incoming freshmans, and sophmores. I took all complaints and concerns from students, and parents of students. Nonetheless, if there were other people – more...  with concerns, appointments, etc., I assisted them in proper protocol – less
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good place to learn and work
Lab Assistant (Current Employee), Kalamazoo, MI –
Place where you not only learn, its also a very good place where you can work and also gain some professional experience, which really adds up to your resume a lot
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Wonderful workplace
Adjunct Instructor (Former Employee), Kalamazoo, MI –
Pros: graduate students
Working with graduate students was a pleasure because they took their studies very seriously.
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Great University
Student (Former Employee), Kalamazoo, Michigan –
Great University in the Midwest. Received very good education, great place to go to school.
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University with exceptional opportunities for students to contribute productively
Systems Analyst, Network Administrator (Former Employee), Kalamazoo, MI –
Pros: work life balance, educational and advancement opportunities
Cons: university with limited comp and benefits
Multiple opportunities in IT sector, network administration, engaging with government agencies to do statistical analysis, exceptional computer R&D programs in chip design
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About Western Michigan University

WMU, (www.wmich.edu) located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, ranks among America's 50 largest institutions with 28,000 enrolled undergraduate – Read more