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      People are Expendable - Anonymous employee Risepoint Employee Review

      2.0
      May 15, 2015
      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      The location is excellent. Base pay is solid. You will be helping people get an education, and there is great value in that. There are some wonderful success stories. The most recent president, Ron Klausner, is excellent, but I hear he is soon to retire or already has. There are some really high quality people working at AP.

      Cons

      In my 2 years with AP, I saw an amazing number of changes in staffing and direction. In the last 6 or 7 years, AP has had something like 10 different CIO's. I saw more staff than I can remember quickly and harshly marched out the door. If you want to feel valued and a part of the "AP Family", I'm afraid it will not happen here. It's not a family. I would hope that part of CEO Randy Best's motivation for AP is an altruistic ambition to improve education, but I fear he's just identified a way to make more money and expand his personal museum. *Randy sees his employees as expendable, and you'll be gone quickly if he no longer feels a need for you.* To be fair, if you can handle that type of environment for awhile, and you're not looking at AP as a place to stay for 10 or 20 years, you can get some good experience and be paid well while you're there. Please note that BASE pay is good. 401k payment is awful and may not even exist anymore. You should really factor that into your decision.

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      Risepoint Response
      11y
      AP is deeply committed to building and developing our people, helping improve our communities and promoting teamwork. Our ongoing initiatives such as 50% tuition reimbursement for all employees at partner universities, our CEO-driven leadership training for high potential associates, UCLA-led executive training on teamwork, collaboration and personal development as well as external sales training and coaching for all of our enrollment and student services team are just a few examples of how AP is investing in its people, recognizing that they make the difference every single day. Beyond that, AP significantly invests time and resources in projects focused on promoting social responsibility. Our major quarterly initiatives and smaller ones throughout the year, which have a nearly 70% participation rate among our Dallas-based team, make a positive difference in people’s lives in our communities and showcase that we do care, everyday.

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      5.0
      Jun 11, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Having spent the past year at Risepoint, one of the things I appreciate most is that the organization genuinely values people. There is a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and creating an environment where employees can do meaningful work while maintaining balance in their lives. The mission is important, but so is the recognition that the people advancing that mission matter too. For professionals passionate about education, workforce development, healthcare, and creating opportunities for others, Risepoint offers a chance to contribute to work that has lasting impact.

      Cons

      Amazing and inclusive workplace for all

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      Risepoint Response
      1w
      Thank you for sharing such a warm reflection on your first year. It's genuinely encouraging to hear that collaboration, inclusion, and a sense of purpose have defined your experience so far. Those are the result of the people here showing up for each other every day, and you're a part of that. We're especially glad that our mission has resonated with you. Doing work that matters, alongside people who care about it, is something we think about a lot when it comes to the kind of environment we want to build and sustain. Knowing that balance, growth, and meaningful contribution are coming through in your day-to-day experience is exactly what we hope to hear. Thank you for the thoughtful feedback and for the energy you bring to the team. We're grateful to have you at Risepoint and look forward to continuing to grow together.
      2.0
      Jun 24, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Strategy at the surface looks great. The engine is interesting and effective, albeit the avenues of growth are quite limited—a great place to work on several interesting projects simultaneously.

      Cons

      Chaotic Decision-Making, No thoughts given by Exec Leadership to Change Management, Sequencing, and scaling things. Operations suffers from Poor Exec Leadership, a lack of thoughtful execution, and proper planning. Some parts of the organization are being run as a fiefdom. No processes and micro-management. No work-life balance.

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