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Good work-life balance, but one must be cut out for a career in higher education - Program Coordinator Columbia University Employee Review

2.0
Jan 3, 2010
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Pros

- good work-life balance - a great place to work if one has a family and desires a 9-5 job with decent benefits - benefits usually include the opportunity to take classes

Cons

- Working in small offices provides limited upward growth potential; most individuals need to move to other offices to be promoted - Few opportunities for promotion or rewards or recognition for excelling at one's job - Like many academic institutions, individuals who want to make change or "shake things up" or are ambitious will often encounter bureaucracy and some apathy among staff members

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Cons

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1.0
May 29, 2026
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Pros

The benefits and work-life balance were generally reasonable.

Cons

The Internal Audit department was one of the most disappointing work environments I have experienced. Columbia promotes a culture of collaboration, trust, and support, but that was not reflected in my experience. Leadership micromanaged employees to an excessive degree, especially on work-from-home days. If you stepped away from your computer for a few minutes, it felt like you had to justify your whereabouts. Rather than encouraging employees to learn and grow, management often made people feel foolish for asking questions or not knowing something immediately. The atmosphere was stressful, morale was low, and trust between leadership and staff was virtually nonexistent. I would not recommend this department to anyone seeking a supportive or professional work environment.

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