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Found 4,946 of over 5K reviews
4.2
82% Recommend to a Friend
Arizona State University President Michael M. Crow
82% Approve of CEO

Found 4,946 of over 5K reviews

4.2
82%
Recommend to a Friend
82%
Approve of CEO
Arizona State University President Michael M. Crow
Michael M. Crow
1,935 Ratings

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Pros
  • "Great benefits and a sense of energy as the campus is always abuzz with activity.(in 277 reviews)
  • "The team I worked with trained me in all aspects of my job and were great people all around to work with.(in 203 reviews)
  • "Flexible hours and great for the CV if you are considering graduate school in economics.(in 171 reviews)
  • "Good work environment and stuff(in 108 reviews)
  • "Flexible schedule; fun if you enjoy teaching; good way to meet others in similar majors.(in 72 reviews)
Cons
  • "Pay is low and see you as very temporary so they don’t invest much into you.(in 382 reviews)
  • "Low salaries and not created equal across the various departments.(in 163 reviews)
  • "Parking is expensive and crowded(in 62 reviews)
  • "long working hour and bad management(in 58 reviews)
  • "Student workers make less than minimum wage when starting out due to working for a university.(in 28 reviews)

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    1. 5.0
      Dec 3, 2023
      Teaching Assistant
      Former Employee, more than 1 year
      Tempe, AZ
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Timely pay, Healthy Work environment

      Cons

      Work load varies greatly from Prof to Prof

      1. 5.0
        Aug 30, 2023
        Director
        Former Employee, more than 8 years
        Tempe, AZ
        Recommend
        CEO Approval
        Business Outlook

        Pros

        ASU is a strong community with many benefits from healthcare to tuition and free speaker events. opportunities to make a difference for others and gain work experience for yourself. The mission toward inclusive education is strongly felt everywhere and it creates a sense of unity across the institution. Lots of cool projects and programs to get involved in. Once you're in and doing a good job, there is always work to be done somewhere so your job is pretty secure. As a state institution, there is plenty of business operations bureaucracy, which is necessary to prevent grand chaos, but if you can get good at finding creative solutions, you're a highly coveted asset. You can work yourself up to a nice salary, but you'll have to make it happen yourself by strong conversations and perhaps by moving around internally. I believe the org is working to bring more diversity to top tier leadership. ASU is masterful at communicating university news and keeping the community in the know with announcements.

        Cons

        The institution is very decentralized in the way it approaches people management and projects. I think this works well to foster innovation, but anyone going in needs to know that the culture they experience will depend greatly on the people leading their unit or team. I would recommend digging as deep as possible before committing to ensure that job candidates are aligned with - or at least can tolerate - the leadership style of the unit.

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        1. 3.0
          Nov 2, 2023
          Sr. Instructional Designer
          Former Employee, more than 8 years
          Tempe, AZ
          Recommend
          CEO Approval
          Business Outlook

          Pros

          The work pace / demands are pretty chill. Independence to do your work how you like. Coworkers are usually great. Great benefits. Generous tuition discounts.

          Cons

          Pay is laughably low + no COL adjustments, & merit raises are few & far between & stingy (2.5%). You're stuck at 2 weeks vacation time for the first 2 years & that's not negotiable. Nearly impossible to advance - so many team & unit leads have been sitting in their jobs for a decade, so there's nowhere for you to go up, even with year over year great performance reviews. Most jobs you are supposed to come in to the office at least 3 days a week.

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          1. 3.0
            Nov 28, 2023
            Program Coordinator
            Former Employee, more than 5 years
            Recommend
            CEO Approval
            Business Outlook

            Pros

            Internal movement is fairly easy, you are a priority candidate when looking internally. Some departments are well managed, when you get the right department the tasks and work day become easier and fulfilling. Working with student workers is probably the most exciting and fun I have had in my career of working. To give them the opportunity to work and contribute as well as getting to know each one was amazing.

            Cons

            There isn't a code of conduct that hold departments and directors accountable. Each department is their own hub and their own world. I have worked for 4 different places within ASU during my 6 years and I can tell you only one of the 4 was a healthy balanced workplace. The others had different levels of toxicity that should not have been tolerated by ASu standards....alas....nothing changed. The people I have worked for are still holding their positions regardless of their candor. Be very careful of the place you interview with, really examine every minute behavior to determine of it is a place worth working for. ASU is a very disjointed work place with plenty of nepotism. 3-4 departments I worked within had cousins, neices/nephews, children, and spouses working in the same place. Many were people in power and these individuals abused their status. Unfortunately, many positions are all about who you know versus what you know. If you do not have an "in," you will not be considered. ASU in general has difficulty hiring from outside of its own organization. The lack of fresh thinkers is what holds ASU back.

            1. 5.0
              Dec 1, 2023
              Graduate Services Assistant
              Current Employee, less than 1 year
              Tempe, AZ
              Recommend
              CEO Approval
              Business Outlook

              Pros

              The professors do not overload you with grading work.

              Cons

              No cons as such. Great place to work.

              1. 5.0
                Nov 28, 2023
                Digital Content Producer
                Former Employee, more than 1 year
                Phoenix, AZ
                Recommend
                CEO Approval
                Business Outlook

                Pros

                Lots of hands-on experience with social media and publishing creative digital content. Flexible work schedule for students.

                Cons

                nothing negative to mention about the experience

                1. 5.0
                  Nov 30, 2023
                  Desk Assistant
                  Current Employee
                  Tempe, AZ
                  Recommend
                  CEO Approval
                  Business Outlook

                  Pros

                  Pays well for Desk job

                  Cons

                  THERE IS NONE OR IS THERE

                  1. 2.0
                    Sep 14, 2023
                    Research Analyst
                    Former Employee, more than 5 years
                    Phoenix, AZ
                    Recommend
                    CEO Approval
                    Business Outlook

                    Pros

                    My time working in this role had some positive aspects. Firstly, the team I worked with was friendly and generally supportive. They made the job more enjoyable with their camaraderie and willingness to help when needed. Additionally, the office environment was comfortable and well-maintained, which contributed to a pleasant work atmosphere. The company's commitment to work-life balance was also a plus, with flexible hours and the option for remote work.

                    Cons

                    However, there were definite downsides to this job. The workload was often unpredictable, with busy periods followed by slow ones, making it challenging to plan and manage tasks efficiently. The lack of clear career advancement opportunities was disappointing, and it felt like there was little investment in employee development. The compensation, while decent, was not competitive enough given the demands of the job and the industry standards. Lastly, communication from upper management regarding company goals and changes was often lacking, leaving employees feeling out of the loop.

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                    1. 5.0
                      Nov 28, 2023
                      Student Worker IV
                      Current Employee
                      Tempe, AZ
                      Recommend
                      CEO Approval
                      Business Outlook

                      Pros

                      if you do the work, you get paid

                      Cons

                      cannot work more than an average of 25 hours a week

                      1. 1.0
                        Nov 17, 2023
                        SaaS
                        Former Employee, more than 3 years
                        Tempe, AZ
                        Recommend
                        CEO Approval
                        Business Outlook

                        Pros

                        Made some good friends that I worked with.

                        Cons

                        My overall impression of the SaaS job at ASU is unfortunately far from positive. While I acknowledge the complexity of implementing SaaS solutions in a large educational institution, the challenges I encountered were, in my opinion, beyond what should be expected in a well-established organization. One major issue I encountered was the lack of effective communication throughout the implementation process. Critical information about the project timeline, expectations, and potential roadblocks was often unclear or not communicated at all. This resulted in confusion among team members and a lack of transparency regarding the project's progress. Furthermore, the training provided for the new SaaS tools was insufficient. The training sessions were rushed, and there was minimal follow-up support for staff members who struggled to adapt to the new system. This not only hindered productivity but also created an atmosphere of frustration and resistance among team members.

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                      Arizona State University has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 5,270 reviews left anonymously by employees. 82% of employees would recommend working at Arizona State University to a friend and 68% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

                      According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Arizona State University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Arizona State University. This rating has decreased by -2% over the last 12 months.

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