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Saint Louis University

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The fear of retaliation prevents every director level and higher employ from speaking up about what really goes on here. - Director Saint Louis University Employee Review

2.0
Aug 26, 2012
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Pros

The benefits at SLU, from a vacation and tuition reimbursement standpoint, are decent. There are many passionate, committed people at the University, but the higher level administrators are so fearful of the President, and his chosen ones, that ethical standards -- fiscally, professionally, and educationally, are consistently ignored.

Cons

Every single person at this University, from the bottom up, fears the President and his staff. The Board of trustee members are hand chosen by the President, and nothing will improve until those in power are removed. If you are considering sending your child there, or looking at a position that has any direct contact with the President's Office, reconsider for your sake, and your families.

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Cons

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Pros

The university offers a lot of opportunities that make the student experience very memorable, such as career treks, mock interviews, career fairs, and different engagement events and workshops.

Cons

Overall, the employee experience was challenging. The institution faced significant financial difficulties during my tenure, including recurring layoffs and no salary increases over a two-year period, which contributed to ongoing uncertainty and low morale. Leadership and communication were problematic particularly within my team. High turnover, limited transparency around staffing and role changes, workplace gossip, and unprofessional interpersonal dynamics. When a team loses more than 50% of its staff within a two-year span, it suggests deeper cultural and management issues that warrant attention. The physical work environment also presented challenges. Persistent heating and cooling problems resulted in office temperatures fluctuating dramatically from uncomfortably hot to excessively cold temperatures with little consistency from day to day. Lastly, compensation was a frequent concern among employees. Many staff members worked second jobs or actively sought opportunities elsewhere due to salaries that were not competitive with the market.

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