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Exciting and fast-faced
Caterer (Current Employee) – Storrs, CT – February 17, 2019
I enjoyed my time working. My co-workers were all friendly, and the jobs that had to be completed involved only a decent amount of stress. The hardest part of the job was being on the shift longer than expected. The most enjoyable part of my job was the management and the shared desire for efficiency.
Pros
free food including: lunches, deserts, snacks, drinks
Cons
Short breaks, lack of set shifts
Fast-paced but fun place to work at
Kitchen Assistant (Former Employee) – Storrs, CT – January 2, 2019
I was working at Dining Services from age 17 to 23. It taught me a lot about working full time but also about my abilities and work ethic. Forever grateful for the opportunity to work there as early on in my life as I did. As with any job you may not agree with a certain manager or employee, but with the Union in place, you are pretty well protected.
Pros
Job security, benefits, experience
Cons
nothing serious enough to mention
Tough place to work but amazing benefits
Laboratory Technician II (Former Employee) – Storrs, CT – October 13, 2018
Great benefits, good culture, diverse workplace. Everything that comes with working in academia, both the pros and cons. It has a very large main campus and several smaller satellite campuses.
Pros
Healthcare, retirement, paid vacation, diverse
Cons
Demanding and stressful at times
Resident Assistant
Resident Assistant (Former Employee) – Storrs, CT – October 8, 2018
Great job for students to have when you are considering just the benefits. Room and board was covered under the RA position which was a nice benefit to have, however, it did come at a sacrifice when it came to work life balance, however, if you enjoy helping people you will find joy in this job.
hi
Student Administrative Assistant (Former Employee) – Hartford, CT – October 7, 2018
A typical day at work includes doing projects and organizing. I learned how to be professional in a workplace. The management is great. The workplace culture is friendly.
Pros
Free lunch
Cons
nothing
Great pace to work
Student Administrative Assistant (Current Employee) – Center for Career Development – January 28, 2019
over all the university does a good job at employing students and giving the opportunity to have balance between work and school. At the CCD, staff is very understanding and the work blends very well with the ability to focus on classwork as well.
Pros
compensation
Cons
schedule can get hectic
ResLife Program Under Construction
RESIDENT ASSISTANT (Former Employee) – Storrs Mansfield, CT – December 17, 2018
During my brief period working in ResLife, UConn was exploring a new set of guidelines for Resident Assistants. These guidelines held issues that needed to be ironed out, but the potential was there. Employees were both helpful and friendly, and the workplace culture was average.
Excellent
Adjunct Professor (Former Employee) – Storrs, CT – February 15, 2019
Excellent academic institution that provides opportunities to student to gain new knowledge. Focuses on diversity and adult student, collaborative environment and supportive executive leadership.
typical State organization
Secretary II (Former Employee) – Storrs Mansfield, CT – July 13, 2018
Agency does make an effort for work life balance and has improved with some flexibility for employees.
Agency does not address employee concerns is a common theme in discussion
Agency promotes unfairly
Overlooks some employee concerns, suggestions
Agency does not address employee concerns is a common theme in discussion
Agency promotes unfairly
Overlooks some employee concerns, suggestions
Pros
generally good place to work
Cons
staff shortages, unqualified management, insufficient employee training, multiple rapid changes in everyday business processes
The position in the clinic was interesting and rewarding.
CLINIC COORDINATOR (Former Employee) – Storrs, CT – February 10, 2019
A typical day at work consisted of screening potential clients and assigning them to graduate students for treatment. The job also included providing direct supervision to graduate students both during treatment sessions and after sessions. I received supervision from graduate faculty who were very responsive and informed. The work place culture was collaborative. The most enjoyable part of the job was educating the less experienced students and learning from experienced professors.
friendly workplace
Research Assistant (Current Employee) – Storrs, CT – December 31, 2018
Focus on the interaction of plants, soils and the use of land for the mutual benefit of people and sustainable environments. Students acquire knowledge leading to successful careers through hands-on learning and internships.
Pros
Friendly
Cons
Small department
Productive and fun place to work
Student Office Assistant (Former Employee) – Storrs, CT – December 4, 2018
A typically enjoyed going to work everyday. I learned a lot about working in a professional setting as it was my first job in that sort of office. The management and other staff members were very friendly and made it a fun place to work. I also found that that made everyone there more productive.
Pros
Flexible breaks
Cons
Sometimes long days
Great Energy!!!
Associate Director - Transfer Admissions (Current Employee) – Storrs, CT – April 17, 2018
Culture of achievement. Students and families are a major constituency and bring a youthful energy. Excellent benefits including tuition waiver for professional positions.
Cons
No raises in quite a while
Stressfull, watch your back
Project Manager (Current Employee) – Storrs, CT – October 1, 2018
Everybody has an issue with one another for no reason, just politics. Make certain to do your job, and stay focus on what you have to do. Every departments has their eyes on each others budget.
Great diversity!
University Assistant II (Former Employee) – Storrs, CT – October 19, 2018
Very diverse school with many amenities....many training opportunities for all staff..... great benefits to make up for the not so great pay....new amenities to come with the new recreation center!
Mixed Review for Adjunct Professors in the Arts and Sciences
Adjunct Faculty (Current Employee) – Storrs, CT – October 16, 2018
Though working as an adjunct professor and/or lecturer at the University of Connecticut is relatively easy/flexible and with some autonomy, the salary, or pay per course, renders the job a non-starter. As per the state of Connecticut law, adjuncts are only allowed to teach up to eight credit hours per semester; therefore, it is difficult to endorse working for the University of Connecticut in an adjunct/instructor professor role. Furthermore, it is unfortunate that UConn's graduate students (without a PhD) have a significantly better salary package (which includes health and dental benefits) than that of their Adjunct faculty.
Pros
Relative autonomy and decent support depending on department
Cons
Poor pay, difficult location
Job with many transferrable skills
Residence Hall Director (Former Employee) – Storrs, CT – September 18, 2018
As a RHD there are many administrative responsibilities that are transferrable and can assist with any job moving forward. Continuous professional development opportunities and an environment that encouraged growth and development.
Pros
Support of professional development; transferrable skills
Cons
work/life balance can be hard to maintain
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