Cornell University Reviews in New York City, NY Area

Current Employee – been working at Cornell University full-time for more than 10 years

Pros – Have had my ups and downs with management, but overall a respectful and professional place.

Cons – Most processes are antiquated, and change has yet to come. Some departments still work in a mode that does not realize the student comes first. A new direction is needed.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Cornell University full-time for more than a year

Pros – -A lot of opportunities to move up within the University
-Lots of training/learning opportunities
-Great educational benefits

Cons – -Subject to the same bureaucracy that is found in most educational institutions
-HR's job descriptions aren't always representative of what you're job will actually be, need to upgrade their career track designs

Advice to Senior Management – Don't put a limit on how fast an employee can advance. Merit based increases should have more weight.

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

Former Employee – worked at Cornell University full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – Excellent coworkers, reasonable pay for the job requirements. Provides domestic partner health benefits.

Cons – Limited upward mobility, expensive neighborhood

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Cornell University

Pros – Leading academic institution -our students, faculty and alumni are the best there is.
Very good benefits
Very rewarding to work at a place that is literally changing the world for the better

Cons – Higher education = a lot of bureaucracy and red tape
Not as innovative or entrepreneurial as you would think
Very slow to make change
Pay is very good in Ithaca but well below market in other cities (NY, CA, DC, etc)
Not enough "new blood" in leadership. Most people have been here their whole careers

Advice to Senior Management – Recognition and rewarding hard work of employees
Better pay for those outside Ithaca
Leverage right people's strengths for specific roles

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend