Arizona State University Reviews

Cons

Work load varies greatly from Prof to Prof

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.

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.

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.

Cons

No cons as such. Great place to work.

Cons

nothing negative to mention about the experience

Cons

THERE IS NONE OR IS THERE

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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.

Cons

cannot work more than an average of 25 hours a week

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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.