Delaware State University
Delaware State University Employee Reviews
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Low pay. Good work/life balance. Good management and relaxed atmosphere.
Senior Secretary (Current Employee) – Dover, DE – April 19, 2018
Work/life balance is great! Atmosphere is relaxed, but low pay. Depending on department, there is great or little to no team work. Vacation and sick time accrual monthly is a great perk!
Pros
Flexible
Cons
low pay
fun workplace with kids
Head Camp Counselor (Former Employee) – Dover, DE – March 22, 2018
Summer camp was a fun experience because of the kids • Assist the director with organizing events, meetings and filing employee paperwork
• Created a sheet which included contact information for staff and other resources
• Teach the basics of sports and the importance of taking care of their bodies
• Stand as an example for the children to follow
• Provide them with advice
• Created a sheet which included contact information for staff and other resources
• Teach the basics of sports and the importance of taking care of their bodies
• Stand as an example for the children to follow
• Provide them with advice
Productive and at times stressful environment
Head Women's Basketball Coach (Former Employee) – Dover, DE – March 1, 2018
Typical work day was watching film, planning for practices or games along with handling administrative duties. I managed all aspects of the program including, staff, players, academics as well as the budget.
What I learned most was how this generation has changed and how to relate to them to help them be more successful.
The hardest part of the job was dealing with a limited budget and changing the culture to having a winning spirit.
The most enjoyable part of the job was going everyday and watching the team grow and mature as student-athletes.
What I learned most was how this generation has changed and how to relate to them to help them be more successful.
The hardest part of the job was dealing with a limited budget and changing the culture to having a winning spirit.
The most enjoyable part of the job was going everyday and watching the team grow and mature as student-athletes.
Pros
The enviroment and a sense of family.
Cons
To much turnover in administration.
Great workplace
Administrative Assistant, Admissions (Current Employee) – Dover, DE – March 1, 2018
my typical day at work is semi busy with assisting students and office task. i have learned more about the university and how much it takes to keep things running smoothly.
Fun work experience
Intramural management trainee (Former Employee) – Dover, DE – February 26, 2018
Typical day at work is filled with excitement and there is something new everyday. I learned how to be organized and manage individuals. Management were nice and helpful. The workplace culture was awesome. The hardest part of the job was actually being comfortable telling kids I see everyday what to do. The most enjoyable part of the job was seeing new things everyday.
Pros
Fun working environment, Good staff, Facilitie
Cons
Short breaks, Pay cards
Great place to start
Graduate Research Assistant (Current Employee) – Dover, DE – February 19, 2018
Good place but low salary. Friendly staff always ready to help out with employee issues. Excellent interaction between staff. I will recommend my friends.
Pros
Healthcare benefits
Cons
Low salary
A great place to work at
Sr. Research Scientist/Research Faculty (Current Employee) – Dover Delaware – January 26, 2018
I love to work at Delaware state University. The culture is great and I will recommend it to other people. The leadership is great and the school has been making lot of stride for improvement.
Productive and fun place to work
Associate Director for the Office of Admissions (Current Employee) – Dover, DE – January 12, 2018
A good place to work. Great experience. Family feel culture. Enjoy working with new students and assisting them enroll in college. Fast pace environment.
Enjoyed the flexibility and work/life balance
Assistant Director (Current Employee) – Dover, DE – January 12, 2018
Overall, experience working at DSU was good. An annual bonus would have been great. The flexibility and work/life balance is awesome. The pay rates should be more.
Goals helping the students number 1# priority
Student Services Representative (Former Employee) – Dover, DE – January 9, 2018
typical day fast-paced , workplace culture was cut throat , communication the hardest part of job, students were the most enjoyable, management style was unbothered
Pros
flexibility
Cons
pay, poor mgt
Lack of advancement
Professor (Current Employee) – Dover, DE – January 5, 2018
In management 10 years but no place to move
No career counseling
Lot of turnover at highest levels
If you have a mentor, it’s ok but if they leave no takeover or carry through
Workplace culture is collaborative not competitive but things move slowly
Good benefits, state job
No career counseling
Lot of turnover at highest levels
If you have a mentor, it’s ok but if they leave no takeover or carry through
Workplace culture is collaborative not competitive but things move slowly
Good benefits, state job
Pros
Job stability
Cons
Little upward movement
Na
Resident Assistant (Current Employee) – Dover, DE – December 31, 2017
My review of the establishment work environment is that there are crucial changes needed for the progressive environment to change. Management needs to work more with the team and work on communication skills
Could be Great
Defensive Coordinator (Former Employee) – Dover, DE – December 21, 2017
DSU has a lot of potential. But it continues to make the same mistakes in management. It hires the wrong type of people for key leadership roles. DSU needs to hire the best people with a vision for the future.
Average at best
Employee (Current Employee) – Dover, DE – December 17, 2017
The staff are generally friendly and easy to work with which makes for generally smooth work days. However, open, effective communication tends to be a weak point of the workplace culture, which can lead to many stressful and complicated situations.
Pros
friendly staff, decent management, campus easy to navigate
Cons
lack of communication, piling on additional work, student behavior
Resident assistant
Resident Assistant (RA) (Former Employee) – Dover, DE – November 30, 2017
This job was meant if you were actually in school and taking classes. You can not just get a job like this and apply if you are not a student. It was meant to be that way.
Pros
Free Housing
Cons
Long hours on the weekends
Easy paced environment
Graduate Assistant, Athletic Facilities and Events (Former Employee) – Dover, DE – November 13, 2017
A typical day at work consisted of meetings, checking facilities, running game day operations, and being in charge of staff. I learned how to manage a staff and talk to people in uncomfortable situations if something had went wrong.
Job Review
Custodian/Maintenance (Former Employee) – Dover, DE – November 9, 2017
The management was terrible and unfair. Treated workers poorly and did not create a good work environment. The days were long and the pay was not great. The work was tedious and there was an unbalanced schedule.
Great Place to Work!
Human Resources Business P/T Consultant (Current Employee) – Dover, DE – November 2, 2017
Great place to work, great leaders in place, diversity & inclusion is throughout the University. The University is consistently looking for professionals, go to website. www.desu.edu/careers