Azusa Pacific University Reviews
Updated Oct 13, 2019
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Jon R. Wallace
132 Ratings
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"Good community, nice work environment" (in 25 reviews)
"I was a student worker for APU when I was in college, and I was always so grateful for the opportunity to work on campus while I was living on campus" (in 17 reviews)
"Excellent place to work!"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Azusa Pacific University full-time
Pros
Positive atmosphere and Christian values
Cons
Small environment and hard to move up
Advice to Management
Diversify
Azusa Pacific University2019-06-20"Decent"
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Approves of CEOI have been working at Azusa Pacific University full-time
Pros
good boss, decent benefits, flexibility
Cons
students aren't always treated the best
Advice to Management
pay more attention to what your employees are saying
Azusa Pacific University2019-10-01"Great Place for a Student Job"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Azusa Pacific University part-time for more than a year
Pros
Understanding bosses, Great community, Lenient scheduling
Cons
Sometimes hard to get a job
Advice to Management
Do not sacrifice your values for short term gain or to react to current pressure. The motto's of APU are what make it a unique and positive institution.
Azusa Pacific University2019-09-11"Very disappointing, mislead by the belief that it is Christian community."
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Azusa Pacific University full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
For Dining Services the hours of operations are fantastic.
Cons
Upper management uses fear as a motivational tool. Every conversation, meeting and or email would end in " and failure to do so will lead to further disciplinary action ". The entire company was in financial disarray was in a a financial crisis. Money was miss spent and now lay offs and out sourcing was the only option they chose. Sadly that a Christian College would sacrifice people for the numbers rather than the... numbers for the people , they have it backwards.
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Learn to lead, there are many people in high levels of management but they are absolutely not leaders. We listen to them because they are in a position of authority and have authority over us, but we would not follow them. Leadership is not a position or a rank it is a choice.
Azusa Pacific University2019-10-13"Excellent Place to Work"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Azusa Pacific University full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Simply put: quality people. Many faculty and staff stay here for decades indicating the excellent workplace culture of the university. APU is an enjoyable place to work and every day you know that you and your colleagues are invested in the work and the mission of the university.
Cons
Bonuses and upward mobility will be limited at this university as it is tuition-driven.
Azusa Pacific University2019-08-14"Great community / low pay"
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I worked at Azusa Pacific University full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
Great community, good staff relationships
Cons
Low pay; not commensurate with market salary
Advice to Management
Provide more opportunities for professional growth and development.
Azusa Pacific University2019-06-30- Helpful (3)
"Do NOT Work Here"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Azusa Pacific University full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Tuition discount is all that remains.
Cons
Health benefits cost $250 per paycheck for HMO for a family of 3. They slashed retirement contribution from 8% to 3% matching. HR does not advocate for employees. If you report abuse or mismanagement, nothing happens. Mismanagement of funds has put the university near default. They promote people into management who aren't performing well as a worker. The environment is toxic, unfriendly. No room for... advancement. No raises, and if there was, it was 2% or less. Huge gap between faculty and staff. Nursing and Education departments are the worse to work for.
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The deans and chairs all need to be removed. They are toxic. They don't hire enough people, don't know what it takes to actually do the job, don't know how to budget or forecast, or properly enlarge programs. Everything is old and outdated. Staff is left to do 200% of the work with zero resources. All are burned out.
Azusa Pacific University2019-07-18 "Good people but no job security"
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RecommendsDisapproves of CEOI worked at Azusa Pacific University full-time for more than a year
Pros
Great people, relaxed environment, great benefits
Cons
Little interdepartmental communication, no job security, constant budget cuts and layoffs, not as competitive of a salary as desired/portrayed in job postings
Azusa Pacific University2019-06-25"Precarious no tenure"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Azusa Pacific University full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Collegial staff, warm engaging students, beautiful old campus
Cons
Precarious financial condition, Downgraded bond rating, continued rounds of layoffs, no tenure, very high teaching loads for 27 units year plus service expectations, research expectations, no funding for research presentations and conferences, frozen retirement benefits (no contributions). No raises on low salaries for one of most expensive housing markets in the nation
Advice to Management
Raise wages to market rates so professors can afford housing for their families, stabilize the tenuous financial situation, either offer tenure, or honor your commitments on five-year contracts
Azusa Pacific University2019-06-12"Rough Season"
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RecommendsNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Azusa Pacific University full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
Christian Environment, education benefits are great
Cons
Promotions, opportunities to advance in same areas
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