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Fantastic experience as long as status quo is maintained... - Administrative Assistant Scripps College Employee Review

3.0
Oct 8, 2014
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Pros

I loved most of the people I worked with, very cordial yet mostly respectful atmosphere. Benefits such as health care, dental, vision, retirement plans were superb. There was some opportunity for professional development as well as tuition reimbursement, great educational plan for dependents.

Cons

Office politics are a serious issue and sometimes interferes with professional dealings. Hiring is usually based on graduating from Scripps or one of the Claremont Colleges and will almost guarantee you a position (even with no experience). Favoritism is also an issue, maintaining the status quo is upheld here when there are certain things that really do need to change for a better educational institution. The ability for promotions is limited.

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5.0
Feb 20, 2026
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Pros

The office is a very happy environment to be in, with a tightnit community of AOs, student workers, and the dean of admissions. Truly everyone cared so much about their job, but still had personal lives and it was nice to see a good balance. Travel for the job also a major plus if you learn to link points to hotel chains/airlines.

Cons

The small workplace means if you wanted a more anonymous experience, definitely not going to get that here. Travel can also be a little taxing being away for days to weeks at a time while touring your region of admissions.

4.0
Nov 6, 2025
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Pros

Scripps hires people who are mission-driven, dedicated, and professional. Scripps students are brilliant and easy to work with, for the most part. 2026 is Scripps' centennial year and they are doing well as a higher ed institution which is exciting! They offer really great benefits overall and remote flexibility for some roles.

Cons

Scripps is making a genuine effort to make compensation more competitive but still struggles with retention in some departments. As a small institution, it can be difficult to move up professionally.

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