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Avoid Administrative Roles within Certain Departments - Administrative Northeastern University Employee Review

1.0
Aug 2, 2017
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Pros

Lots of opportunity to learn various aspects of all sorts of positions within higher education. Excellent benefit package for full time employees (including tuition). Changes in current management seem to be underway and for the better.

Cons

Administrative roles within Bouve' College of Health Sciences experience high turn over and riddled in poor management and senior level management. Administrative employee's along with the students and faculty of Bouve' are seen as numbers and only hold fiscal relevancy to the college. Senior Management charades itself as innovative and inclusive while holding true to a rigid autocratic management style giving way to lots of interoffice gossip behind the scenes ridicule/pecking orders that are in no way constructive or positive work environments. Senior Management remains blissfully unaware of the true day to day operations that hold their department or college together. They offer no training or support to administrative staff from the beginning of hire through the duration of employment as they simply do not know how to, nor want to understand the roles of many other than their own. No work life balance exists for those acquiring more work along with no foreseeable incentives. New ideas or innovative suggestions are often scoffed at behind closed doors. Constant failures on behalf of management to move any/all positive changes to full resolution either due to lack of ability/competence in their own roles or for fear of ruffling senior management feathers.

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Cons

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5.0
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Pros

Overall, I have had a very positive experience in this job. The work itself is well organized, meaningful, and provides many opportunities for me to learn, grow, and improve my professional skills. I truly appreciate the supportive and friendly work environment. My colleagues are kind, patient, and always willing to help when I have questions or face challenges. The communication within the team is smooth, and everyone works together with a strong sense of responsibility and cooperation. This job has helped me become more confident, responsible, and efficient in my daily work. I also feel grateful for the guidance and support I have received from my coworkers and supervisors. I enjoy being part of this team and appreciate the positive atmosphere, strong teamwork, and valuable learning opportunities. Overall, I believe this is a great workplace with excellent colleagues, and I am thankful for this experience.

Cons

Nothing, very good work experience

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