Boston University Reviews

I worked at Boston University as a contractor for more than a year

Pros – the students I had that I coached are top notch, I would recommend them anywhere anytime

Cons – they are excellent at taking advantage of the small person/ you give 100%, BU takes 100% advantage/ BU is not willing to compensate for a job well done/ not willing to pay out more for a job that would pay a lot more(double or triple) anywhere else, and is not willing to negotiate what so ever

Advice to Senior Management – step it up when it comes to individuals that are willing to give it their all. Take notice of the work put in, and be willing to negotiate.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at Boston University

Pros – - Training program
- Nice managers that understand your personal life challenges
- Friendly atmosphere
- You can learn about IT ans SAP

Cons – - Very conservative and resistant to new ideas and initiatives
- This is project based company, so there is no hope for promotion or future job

Advice to Senior Management – We need to apply more advanced and up-to-date communication and software technology. Both software and communication methods are outdated and good for 90s.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Boston University

Pros – BU is an interesting place to work. Very fulfilling helping students out when they appreciate what you do.

Cons – Students often don't appreciate what you do. Lots of politics and backstabbing here. People are always looking for how to better themselves

Advice to Senior Management – Offer some more benefits to your employees - it will make them happier

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Boston University

Pros – Tuition reimbursement, TIAA/CREF, on public transportation

Cons – Internal politics unethically influence hiring and promotion.

Advice to Senior Management – It is a better policy to "do unto others as you would have them do unto you" rather than to "do unto others before they do it unto you."

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Boston University

Pros – Casual working environment, friendly atmosphere, and honest, hardworking people within the faculty and rank and file. Benefits commensurate with a BU job.

Cons – Since Dr. Frankl's death, there has been a leadership void and an overall culture of ignorance at SDM. Several former employees have been scapegoated or castigated for institutional failures of which they were either unaware or powerless to fix. Poor compensation of junior administration and adjunct faculty.

Advice to Senior Management – Fix the long-term institutional issues and show your employees they're valued.

I worked at Boston University

Pros – Location is great. Benefits and work schedule are great. Some smart people there.

Cons – I worked in Information Services. Projects moved tediously slow. Some smart people there, but the different subgroups didn't get along. Because the benefits are so great, though, you have some people still there long after they should have moved on.

Advice to Senior Management – BU doesn't train managers to be managers. Tell your manager you need training. Tell your manager to tell Robert Brown that managers need training.

I have been working at Boston University

Pros – The overall benefits package is good along with the amount of vacation time. There is a laid back atmosphere.

Cons – Poor advancement. Salaries not normalized across the university. compensation is poor compared to other industries.

Advice to Senior Management – Pay scales need to be adjusted more according to Boston.

I have been working at Boston University full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – Love the students, benefits, and freedom that I have in my job to pursue things that I love best.

Cons – Pay could be a lot better. My current salary is a starting salary at most of the local universities. I have been here for 7 1/2 years.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Boston University

Pros – Very flexible schedule. Always allowed to take time off when needed. Casual work environment. Good benefits program. Little to no supervision.

Cons – The pay is absolutely horrible. There is no room for lateral movement and most jobs do not offer promotions. The only way to move up is if someone retires or gets fired.

Advice to Senior Management – Offer incentives to employees for their hard work. It is easy to lose motivation when there is no one appreciating the work that you do.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Boston University

Pros – people are really friendly and honest

Cons – be more serious about researchers

Advice to Senior Management – management has to be very [pro active. laid back attitude is normal in bU. that should not be encouraged. hard working people should be recognized.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend