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Des Moines University

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Awesome retirement match. Toxic culture. - Administrative Staff Des Moines University Employee Review

3.0
Aug 28, 2019
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Pros

+ 100% retirement match up to 10% of your salary. + Facilities are excellent and the location is great (for now, moving in a few years) + Pay is above average

Cons

- Toxic culture: Senior administration (ELT) creates an environment where people gossip and departments don't work well together. They also often value the quantity of work over quality which makes work stressful and overbearing. People like to pass blame. - Moving away from our beautiful, established facilities just west of downtown in a few years to go to West Des Moines

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Cons

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Pros

Collaborative, highly capable team producing high‑impact, award-winning work Strong mentorship that balances guidance, advocacy and opportunities to lead Increasing autonomy and trust over time, with room to grow and take ownership Supportive team environment with open communication and diverse perspectives Flexible work environment with strong benefits and wellness offerings Opportunity to contribute strategically and build confidence as a subject matter expert

Cons

Cross‑functional work can require time to build context and relationships, especially for newer team members Busy periods tied to major initiatives can create shifting priorities and added pressure Career pathways and advancement structures are not always clearly defined across the organization Expectations for progression (including experience, education, internal tenure) can feel unclear

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