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    California State University Reviews

    Updated September 21, 2017
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    46 Ratings

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    Pros

    • Supportive staff, great work life balance (in 11 reviews)

    • Stress free, great benefits, nice campus (in 14 reviews)

    Cons

    • Low pay and hard for promotions (in 14 reviews)

    • some times gets hectic along with full time masters (in 7 reviews)

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    1. "Research Analyst"

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      Current Employee - Research Analyst in San Marcos, CA
      Current Employee - Research Analyst in San Marcos, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at California State University full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      work life balance
      friendly environment
      job security
      excellent CA government benefit packages
      professional development opportunities

      Cons

      slow salary advancement
      other than that, there is little cons

    2. "Web Developer"

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      Former Employee - Web Developer in San Bernardino, CA
      Former Employee - Web Developer in San Bernardino, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I worked at California State University part-time

      Pros

      Work environment is so good, Friendly employees, implementing new technologies.

      Cons

      Low salary for developers compared to current market price.

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    3. "Good place to work"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at California State University full-time

      Pros

      benefits
      stable hours
      location
      job growth
      training
      job security
      work/life balance

      Cons

      bureaucracy
      salary
      slow paced
      behind-the-times
      lack of employee empowerment

    4. "Corporal/FTO-Administrative"

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      Former Employee - Administrative Cpl/FTO in Pomona, CA
      Former Employee - Administrative Cpl/FTO in Pomona, CA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at California State University full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      The pay and opportunities throughout the state.

      Cons

      There are times management does not support or encourage its' rank and file

      Advice to Management

      Be open to suggestions and ideas from those on the front lines

    5. "teacher assistant"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at California State University part-time

      Pros

      easy job at cal state

      Cons

      low income compare to other jobs

    6. "Healthcare"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at California State University part-time

      Pros

      Supportive staff, great work life balance.

      Cons

      Low pay, not much room to for advancement.

    7. "Good job for a current student"

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      Former Employee - Student Assistant in Fullerton, CA
      Former Employee - Student Assistant in Fullerton, CA

      I worked at California State University part-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Schedule was flexible around your classes

      Cons

      Timeclock (employee timkeeping app) was annoying to use on the phone

    8. "Ok to settle"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at California State University full-time

      Pros

      Great for Stability and continuing personal education

      Cons

      Not very progressive. Stagnant in terms of skill growth.

    9. "Graduate Assistant"

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      Former Employee - Graduate Assistant in Fullerton, CA
      Former Employee - Graduate Assistant in Fullerton, CA

      Pros

      Only had to work 8 hours a week, which allowed me to make cash on the side while focusing on my studies.

      Cons

      Professor I worked for was very unorganized. Professor constantly showed up late to class and gave me assignments last minute, sometimes while class was already in session.

    10. "Great First Job"

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      Current Employee - Event Coordinator in Northridge, CA
      Current Employee - Event Coordinator in Northridge, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at California State University full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Good Benefits, Good Opportunities, Large Network

      Cons

      Lower pay, Lack of room for growth in certain areas

      Advice to Management

      increase pay or offer bonuses and realize positions other than education administration are very temporary.

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