Yeshiva University Reviews

I worked at Yeshiva University full-time

Pros – Opportunity to contribute to something greater than the sum of its parts. Many, many members of the staff and faculty are exceptional individuals, among the best people I've ever worked with.

Cons – Sometimes the wheels of progress turn very slowly, however, they are definitely turning.
Newsflash: some academics can be self-centererd, eccentric cranks.

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

I have been working at Yeshiva University full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – One of the better employers in New York City. Academic set up, lot of avenues for educational opportunities and continuous education.

Cons – Salaries not competitive enough. Commute is longer from the city and benefits are getting worse by year.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Yeshiva University full-time for more than 10 years

Pros – good coworkers, good facility location convenient for commuting to New Jersey. Inter campus shuttle allows for transportation to midtown. Opportunities for independent judgement and initiative,

Cons – fiscal belt tightening led to cut backs - to the bone, which had a negative effect on unit performance and access to resourcesl Little opprtunity for advancement within the technical band.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Yeshiva University part-time for less than a year

Pros – Great Community
Easygoing manager
Great Hours
Great work-life balance

Cons – I want to have more hours

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

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

Pros – Extra days off due to Jewish holidays.

Cons – Although there are alot of different types of people that work here, you still have to respect the culture and remain very conservative. If you are looking to work in a "hip" environment, this isnt it.

Advice to Senior Management – More employee morale. Give employees a reason to look forward to going to work!

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Yeshiva University

Pros – Great schedule and plenty of days off

Cons – The school is run entirely on nepotism

Advice to Senior Management – Stop making frivolous hires at YU

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Yeshiva University

Pros – Prestigious academic institution. Great Working schedule. Diversity of personnel. Located in the upper west side close to, downtown, the Bronx and NJ.

Cons – No salary increases for more than 4 years and decrease on benefits. IIncompetent management. Force retirement of essential personnel. Not a friendly atmosphere to work.

Advice to Senior Management – Budget cuts should begin at the top. By reducing top salaries and decreasing high management position the savings will reflect immediately.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Yeshiva University

Pros – Jewish holidays off is a big plus.

Cons – It's about working harder, not smarter. Not a place that rewards clever, efficient thinking.

Advice to Senior Management – Leadership gets more excited about a $1,000 donation than they do about someone who figures out how to save $100,000.

I worked at Yeshiva University

Pros – Many days off (vacation and all Jewish holidays), early dismissal on Fridays, decent benefits package,time off when you need it.

Cons – Administration out of touch with academic industry standards, making it hard for employees to reach workplace goals

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Yeshiva University

Pros – good vacation time. benefits are horrible.

Cons – no communication btwn departments, management hasn't a clue what to do with their employees, there are 1,000 "directors" of anything and you have to be jewish to be a director, and asking for a raise is like talking to a wall - unless your jewish.

Advice to Senior Management – go home

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend