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Return to all Reviews- 5.0Aug 3, 2021Grant CoordinatorCurrent EmployeeIthaca, NY
Pros
Absolutely incredible benefits, great starting pay for the area, and excellent opportunities for growth. My supervisor is the hardest worker on the team. They are working hard to develop flexible working conditions during and post COVID. Educational benefits are top notch for employees and their family. The campus is truly beautiful.
Cons
Still struggling to reach an equitable work-from-home situation for all employees; some staff can't work from home at all, while others have already moved across the country. The hiring process took a long time, but that may be due to COVID-related delays and is not the norm.
- 2.0Oct 14, 2022Administrative AssistantCurrent Employee, more than 5 years
Pros
-One of the Highest paying employers in area- be ready to earn every penny of that pay and be able to work two other internal jobs with that same pay. -Continuing education benefits - but no time to utilize
Cons
-Benefits are expensive and not great- I pay over 800 a month in insurance. -Advancement opportunities are limited -They do not pay for unemployment- management can treat you any way they like- with no consequences. - Do not talk to HR they work for the employer and not for you. -No bonuses -Raises don't match inflation - Very political- it's more who you know not what your experience or education level is. -Lack of accountability -Favoritism runs rapid
2 - 4.0Oct 1, 2020Lab Technician IIICurrent Employee, more than 3 yearsIthaca, NY
Pros
Great benefits and room to grow within the college depending on your position within each college within the university
Cons
Colleges can be political places but things take time to get accomplished when it comes to internal issues
- 1.0Sep 6, 2021Vet TechFormer EmployeeIthaca, NY
Pros
Good benefits and retirement packages
Cons
Treat employees very poorly. Overworked and underpaid.
- 5.0Jan 13, 2021WIC NutritionistCurrent Employee, less than 1 yearSchenectady, NY
Pros
Very flexible and great benefits
Cons
Busy schedule all the time
- 5.0Apr 24, 2023Dining ServicesCurrent Employee, more than 1 yearIthaca, NY
Pros
The benefits are quite amazing if you're able to meet the minimum requirements for one to be considered in good working terms with them
Cons
The shifts are quite long and draining for busy students
- 3.0Mar 8, 2022Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee
Pros
work at cornell and get the staff benefits such as bus access
Cons
unwilling to give part time workers fair compensation and nearly impossible to ridse
- 5.0Sep 13, 2016Program ManagerCurrent Employee, more than 10 yearsIthaca, NY
Pros
The people in the area in which I work are very mission-driven and dedicated, providing a great professional community. The students and employees are intelligent and hard working, and that makes going to work a fun challenge. Benefits, including vacation time are very good. The University closes from right before Christmas to right after New Year, so that's a bonus on top of vacation time. The employee degree program is great and many of my colleagues have benefited from that program. Ithaca is beautiful (albeit the winters are long) and it's a wonderful place to raise a family.
Cons
In my opinion, pay is fairly low, and is consistent within pay bands. Salaries are flat: raises seem to be pretty much non-existent (I don't think I've been given even a cost of living increase for going on 10 years). Note that your experience positive/negative might depend where in the university you work.
- 5.0Jan 19, 2016Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee
Pros
The work was challenging, yet rewarding. I really enjoyed my time there. They offer many benefits and have a great work-life balance.
Cons
I can not think of any cons to working at Cornell University. It was very difficult to leave my job, but I had to relocate to Florida for my mother's health.
- 2.0Sep 10, 2014Anonymous EmployeeCurrent EmployeeIthaca, NY
Pros
Great benefits including educational and wellness opportunities. Employee discounts all over town including travel, merchandise, and even cell phone service.
Cons
Low salaries, long hours making it difficult or impossible to take advantage of opportunities, very poor raises, terrible management and HR department. Management is too top heavy, and there is less and less staff to do work due to budget cuts. Little or No opportunity for advancement once you are pigeon-holed.
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