University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut Employee Reviews
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Diverse experience
Office of Student Services (Current Employee) – Stamford, CT – September 18, 2018
Vibrant, diverse growing campus with lots to accomplish. Open to differences in thoughts and opinions. Small campus environment with lots of collaboration.
Pros
opportunity for unique experiences, ability to wear many hats and never get bored
Cons
Lack in staffing
motivated and excited polymer chemist.
Graduate Research Assistant (Current Employee) – Storrs, CT – September 6, 2018
My typical day starts from 6am and sometimes runs to late night. Learnt quite a lot in polymer synthesis and characterization. Being a graduate research assistant my work requires personal will and focused to the task. The hardest part is during summer when the pay is not enough to cater for all the bills and at the same time you are required to work. The most exciting part is when you synthesize new functional materials.
competitive and wonderful
BUSINESS ANALYSIS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT (Current Employee) – Hartford, CT – August 26, 2018
uconn gave me a first chance to drive dragon boat in the connecticut river,also all faculty there are very collaborative and closely work with each other.thirdly,it provides considerable services for us students,like career department,international student institute and so on.lastly,there are wonderful professors who could teach me technical knowledge and amazingly useful skills.
Pros
warm-heart and friendly attitute
Cons
limited spaces in hartford campus
Uconn cares
Director of Admissions and Recruitment (Former Employee) – Storrs, CT – August 21, 2018
A university that truly puts students first and understands that to meet that goal, you have to treat your employees well. UCONN is a family and if you are fortunate enough to get in, you are welcomed warmly.
I loved my job working for reslife.
Reslife, Office Assistant (Former Employee) – Storrs, CT – August 18, 2018
Reslife is an amazing place to work at. only students of the university of connecticut can apply to be part time workers here. if i could go back and work there i would.
I enjoyed my time here!
Student Drafting Assistant (Former Employee) – Mansfield, CT – August 12, 2018
I couldn't have asked for better Co-Workers or a better manager at this job. I loved every moment of this job and the people I worked with! They were very caring and helpful including the fact that they taught me a lot during the time there. I hated the fact that I had to go.
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
Great EMT Course
Emergency Medical Technician Certification (Former Employee) – Storrs, CT – July 9, 2018
Emergency Medical Technician course prepared me extremely well for the state practical and cognitive exams. Offered plenty of hands on opportunities and clinical experience.
Research
Molecular Cell Biology Dept., University (Former Employee) – Storrs, CT – July 9, 2018
Great University with professors that invest everything into the education of the students. Hard working employees that foster a healthy and progressive culture for students.
Productive and fun environment
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Former Employee) – Storrs Mansfield, CT – June 29, 2018
This was an undergraduate position, so no pay. I was paid in credits, the environment was relaxed but everyone was held responsible. The graduate students were awesome.
Supportive Staff and Teachers
Student Teacher (Former Employee) – Storrs, CT – June 28, 2018
As a student worker in the Child Labs, I cannot express enough of how well managed the school is. The teachers and all other staff are hands on and truly care about their jobs. They are always there for support and suggestions. The most enjoyable part of the job is being in a beautifully set up classroom with wonderful children.
Pros
Teacher support
Cons
none
Metor in bridepot public school
Mentor/Volunteer (Former Employee) – North Haven, CT – June 23, 2018
Working for UConn was a great experience. If I could I would still be apart of this company.
I worked with Children in the Bridgeport Public School system. We taught them Character building ndassisted them with their daily needs as it pertained to school and life.
I worked with Children in the Bridgeport Public School system. We taught them Character building ndassisted them with their daily needs as it pertained to school and life.
Pros
Grea work environment
Cons
None
NEAG clinical supervisor
Clinical Supervisor (Current Employee) – Storrs, CT – June 13, 2018
A great program for retired teachers to use their expertise and experience to help develop and support future teachers. The compensation is low compared to other Universities who pay their supervisors 50% more.
Pros
relaxed atmospher and easy to schedule
Cons
pay is low compared to other University programs
Great place to work
Scheduling Officer (Current Employee) – Waterbury, CT – June 8, 2018
The atmosphere and the camaraderie are very nice at the Waterbury campus. The only negative is that raises only seem to go to the people at the top and it is hard to advance your career.
Limited mobility and slowed by resistance to change
Employee (Current Employee) – Storrs Mansfield, CT – June 6, 2018
I have worked in several areas of the University, and the prevailing attitude is 'we have always done it this way, and are not changing.' As someone interested in gaining knowledge and moving a career and company forward, this is a very difficult place to work.