Brigham Young University (BYU) Reviews

Current Employee – been working at Brigham Young University (BYU) full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – Extremely positive, friendly, and clean work environment. I have never been happier at any job. BYU provides an excellent benefits package which includes a pension and 401k; great medical, dental, disability, group term life (GTL), etc... They also provide tuition benefits for employees and their families, as well as other benefits, perks, and discounts associated with the University.

The real value of BYU employment is the satisfaction in carrying out the mission of the University. Employees are very close to the fruits of their labors, and receive great fulfillment in their work. This in turn helps invigorate me to work better and harder for BYU. And I feel very appreciated for what I do because I see the difference my work makes in the lives of individuals and the community.

Cons – A low employee turnover renders difficulty in obtaining employment at BYU.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Brigham Young University (BYU) full-time for more than a year

Pros – Many employees have worked here for decades. And those that stay long enjoy it.

The benefits are amazing!!! You get discounts at the university, get to use the facilities (like the gym and pool) for free, the Health Insurance is excellent and the 401k matching is great. You kids also get 1/2 tuition (if accepted) for free and you can take classes yourself for free.

The work-life balance is great and the stress level is very low.

Cons – Since so many people have been here for many years, upward mobility is possible, but takes longer than in other companies of similar size, I believe.

The pay rate is lower than for comparable jobs at other companies.

Advice to Senior Management – Incorporate more feedback from line workers and do more communicating between levels of management in general so that people know, not only what, but why they are working on what they are.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Brigham Young University (BYU)

Pros – Amazing culture, job security, and personal growth possible. This place is really invested in student learning, which to me is critical to feeling like my job had a lot of purpose.

Cons – Not a lot of opportunity for innovation, as it is a very conservative administration. If you can handle sometimes just doing as you're told, you can be very successful here.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Brigham Young University (BYU)

Pros – The people I worked with were honest and very kind to me as an employee. I felt like I was treated with respect and my hard work was recognized.

Cons – I felt like some people did not work as hard as they should have. There was no penalty or punishment for being late or slacking off. Also, there seemed to be too much hierarchy.

Advice to Senior Management – Thank the employees that you oversee. Let them know that the work they do is good. Don't just be a behind the scenes kind of person. Be an integral part of the workplace.

Former Employee – worked at Brigham Young University (BYU) part-time for less than a year

Pros – It was really good to work at the same school I attended. It was fun to work at the school events and work with great people. As an usher at every home football game I got to know the session ticket holders in my section and they were great!

Cons – You were required to work every home football game so those hours were guaranteed. Any other events were on a first come first serve basis and you had to be the first one to respond to the e-mail to get the job. You also have to stand for long periods of time and sometimes in the freezing whether.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at Brigham Young University (BYU) part-time for more than a year

Pros – Flexible hours, very independent. Good pay compared to other jobs within campus. Dealt with what I studied, so I ended up learning a lot from working as a research assistant.

Cons – Very tedious, very boring at times. The hours were not always the same and the schedule had to be adjusted many times. I had to call other countries at different time zones, so it was a little hard to coordinate.

Advice to Senior Management – Overall, a great job.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Brigham Young University (BYU)

Pros – Great employers, flexible work schedule, love working with students
The best part of the job is that it is the same university that I attend as well and they work very well with your schedule.

Cons – Pay is garbage. There are a million other students who are willing to take your spot for lower money so the only way to get in is to accept low wage.

Current Employee – been working at Brigham Young University (BYU) part-time for more than a year

Pros – Laid Back atmosphere. A lot of work in the morning and before closing, but a lot less to do in the midafternoon.

Cons – No raises like the rest of BYU. This didn't seem particularly fair. People aren't very nice to clerks.

Advice to Senior Management – Give people raises. Cut staff and raise everyone's salary. There is plenty of time to get everything done with one less person on staff.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Brigham Young University (BYU) full-time for less than a year

Pros – Byu has a great location and a pleasant atmosphere to work at. My coworkers were very kind and I received a great benefits package.

Cons – I found the management to be disinterested in me as an employee sine the turn over rate of employees is so high. i was not provided with a clear job description and i often felt like management charged what they wanted from me every other day.

Advice to Senior Management – Be clear on what you want from your full time employees.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Brigham Young University (BYU) part-time for less than a year

Pros – very flexible hours, and the students that I have the opportunity to teach are very focused and determined.

Cons – people ask the same questions

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend