Too much work for little pay! - Administrative Assistant Virginia Tech Employee Review

2.0
Nov 8, 2019
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Pros

The best thing about VT is the people, friendly work environment.

Cons

Very little admin support in departments so expect a lot of work from everyone around you. VT saves budget funds by using the money to pay for more support and gives more to management and faculty to entice higher salary to work in Blacksburg. Can be a top performer and little pay incentive offered. Do not work here in an admin role. So overworked and little work life balance. Also have to use own vac time for winter closing, 4 days.

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5.0
Jul 13, 2026
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Pros

- easy work - Flexible timing and can work remotely

Cons

- Assigned a deadline of 2 weeks to grade about 72 or 144 assignments. Should have proper time management skills while managing the academics. Although it is easy work.

5.0
Jul 5, 2026
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Pros

The experience was great. The PI was amazing and kind and I learned a lot, definitely would do it again. It yielded great results for me such as publication. I recommend for medical school or graduate school.

Cons

Difficult to justify if you don’t plan to have a research career, graduate or professional school because the pay is lower than other positions available in Blacksburg.

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