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George Mason University reviews

4.3

83% would recommend to a friend

(2,277 total reviews)
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Gregory Washington

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56% positive business outlook

George Mason University has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 2,277 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The George Mason University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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4.0
Dec 3, 2008
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Pros

Great state of Virginia benefits package. Once you complete your first year you pretty much can't be fired. Working in the performing arts this was a great gig as it was full time with benefits. These jobs are few and far between in this industry. It was good to work within my department.

Cons

As you can't be fired we have seen several people who couldn't perform were just transferred to other jobs in the school and the people with half their pay who were covering were made to continue with little compensation. Trying to get a hold of a competent HR rep was impossible some days. Their was a definite chasm between management and the workers. To them everything was fine. After working three 18 hour days straight I was told that I should be thankful to have my job.

5.0
Nov 28, 2008
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Pros

Great atmosphere, good learning opportunities cool and calm place to work. Lots of opportunities, people are cooperative. Fairfax is a very good place to live, DC is near by. Lots of career opportunities. Employee morale depends upon the particular team you are working with. Faculty are great, very encouraging and provides constructive feedback. Work/ Life balance is easy to achieve. Faculty are very respectful.

Cons

No benefits for research assistants. They don't provide health insurance for research assistants, buy are planning to give it from next year.

4.0
Sep 7, 2008
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Pros

family friendly enviironment, easier to balance work and the rest of your life training and tuition reimbursement great benefits package plenty of leave - and you are able to use it

Cons

no advancement opportunities salaries low

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