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Stanford University

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Stanford University reviews

4.3

82% would recommend to a friend

(5,722 total reviews)
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Jonathan Levin

77% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Stanford University has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 5,722 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Stanford University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.8 stars).

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6K reviews
5.0
Feb 21, 2010
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Pros

Lack of corporate pressure, feeling of contributing to the greater good, great benefits and paid time off, competitive salary, world class research institution looks great on a CV

Cons

Potentially difficult to move up within the hierarchy if you do not have a good manager/director. Food options on campus are limited.

4.0
Feb 13, 2010

Great job at Stanford

Anonymous employee
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Pros

I was very pleased to work at Stanford because I had an unbelievably supportive manager, and the opportunity to learn and grow at my job.

Cons

Sometimes, however, my manager was scattered and unorganized. Because it is such a big university, you have to be able to be self-directed enough to blaze your own path at your job.

4.0
Feb 10, 2010

Great place to work

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Very good benefits, relaxing environment, good coworkers, and convenient location. Low stress level, students are easy to get along with.

Cons

Pay is a bit below market, management can be slow to respond to changing conditions. I am confident that things will get better in the future.

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