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      4.2

      83% would recommend to a friend

      (4,072 total reviews)

      Alan Garber

      80% approve of CEO

      69% positive business outlook

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      Harvard University has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 4,072 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Harvard 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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      4K reviews
      4.0
      Apr 13, 2009

      Fulfilling and interesting place to teach.

      Teaching assistant
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      Pros

      The large number of highly motivated and intelligent students make teaching here highly rewarding, and good teaching tends to be recognized and praised on their part. The time commitment is also not excessive for most courses, and it's easy to set boundaries between your teaching work and your other obligations. There is also a reasonable amount of flexibility in choosing which courses you want to teach, though this might vary from department to department.

      Cons

      Though the majority of students are interested in learning and mastering the material, there are always a few who are just interested in getting the good grade and making sure that the class takes up as little time as possible. This often depends on the class you teach, and doesn't happen frequently, but it can be frustrating when encountered.

      3.0
      Mar 30, 2009

      Harvard: Good benefits, limited career growth potential

      Systems administrator
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      Pros

      Benefits are good -- though not the best. Having Harvard as a resume line doesn't hurt. Having a defined pension is very good -- virtually unheard of in "the real world." Other perks are available as well, and Harvard is an excellent place for when one's "work/life" balance requirements are heavily skewed toward the "life" aspect.

      Cons

      Limited to no career growth potential. It's hard to get a job at Harvard, and once inside, it's a feat of strength to move up, particularly in another part of the university. Lateral moves are possible, but even those are hard to come by.

      4.0
      Mar 17, 2009

      Good place to start out, but opportunities end quickly

      Staff assistant
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      Pros

      Excellent benefits and an amazing array of cultural opportunities on-site and with the discount program. The hours are much better than the private sector, with work-life balance really being a top priority. Great name recognition for future opportunities as well. Oh, and the opportunity for staff to take free classes for Harvard credit!

      Cons

      The lower level staff positions are union, so there is almost no chance for natural career growth through promotions based on performance. You just have to wait until someone vacates another job and then apply for it. The compensation is quite a bit below a comparable private sector job, though still not terrible.

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