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Great campus and benefits, but politics hinder growth - Events Coordinator Columbia University Employee Review

4.0
Jun 17, 2026
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Pros

- Beautiful Campus - Lots of opportunity for career movement/change - Great benefits (especially tuition reimbursement for a free MS)

Cons

- Lots of politics, especially around moving jobs - Rapid change combined with stagnant policies is frustrating - Not great work/life balance

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5.0
Jul 19, 2026
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Pros

Lots of smart people! Great place to learn from, being in NYC is a big plus!

Cons

None, just starting out! NYC is expensive, maybe subsidizing the subway commute would help.

3.0
Jul 21, 2026
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Pros

Excellent scientific and research environment

Cons

Ongoing issues with facilities, bureaucratic administration, and general issue of qualified scientists being under payed in academia

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