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  • www.urban.org
  • Washington, DC
  • 501 to 1000 Employees
  • 1968
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Grantmaking & Charitable Foundations
  • $25 to $100 million (USD)

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The Urban Institute is a not-for-profit economic and social policy research organization that oversees research projects in such areas as education, health policy, employment, income and benefits, housing and communities, population studies, poverty, and judicial issues. Its ...

Urban Institute Reviews

3.9
71%
Recommend to a Friend
77%
Approve of CEO
Sarah Rosen Wartell
Sarah Rosen Wartell
52 Ratings
5.0
Current Employee, more than 5 years

"Excellent place to work"

Jan 25, 2023 - Research Associate in Washington, DC
Recommends
Positive Outlook
Approves of CEO

Pros

Interesting projects, committed leadership, tons of in-house expertise

Cons

Stressful billing structure and fundraising requirements
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Diversity & Inclusion at Urban Institute

3.6
(47 Reviews)

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Urban Institute Interviews

Experience
Positive49%
Negative29%
Neutral22%
Getting an Interview
Applied online85%
Employee Referral9%
Campus Recruiting3%
Difficulty
3.1
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  1. Research Assistant Interview

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    They asked questions about research I had done, about tax policy related issues relevant to the position I was applying for, and about why I’m interested in the Urban Institute
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Urban Institute Awards & Accolades

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Urban Institute FAQ

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What is paid time off like at Urban Institute?

...You also get generous paid time off and while maybe not actively encouraged to take it, you can do so without judgement by colleagues....

January 19, 2021

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49% of job seekers rate their interview experience at Urban Institute as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 3.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at Urban Institute.

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