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    George Mason University Reviews

    Updated September 18, 2018
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    • "Most universities in the area pay their GTAs roughly what the cost of living is, but George Mason pays only half what the" (in 18 reviews)

    • "Low pay, not much help with covering shifts" (in 28 reviews)

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    1. "Financial Manager"

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      Current Employee - Finance Manager in Fairfax, VA
      Current Employee - Finance Manager in Fairfax, VA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at George Mason University full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Diversity, inclusion, education, state benefits and flexibility

      Cons

      Salaries can be more competitive

    2. "Associate Director"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at George Mason University full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Great flexibility in work schedule (teleworking options)
      Very supportive of professional development and advancing education
      Great deal of autonomy in work

      Cons

      Limited growth opportunities
      Disparities in compensation between staff and faculty (staff often grossly underpaid)

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    3. "Good"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at George Mason University full-time

      Pros

      Great staff, cordial work environment

      Cons

      Depending on your supervisor, you might not receive enough guidance.

    4. "great"

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

      I worked at George Mason University (More than a year)

      Pros

      Was vey good, stressful at time but other then that it was a very fun job

      Cons

      Had to deal with a lot of people, although its in the job title was just a little frustrating

    5. "Marketing Assistant"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at George Mason University part-time

      Pros

      Great opportunity to advance your career

      Cons

      Can be hectic, management sometimes isn’t clear

    6. "News Editor"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at George Mason University part-time

      Pros

      Having a sense of community. Being able to edit the articles of staff writers is a good thing, as it will help my editing skills for future journalism writing positions.

      Cons

      Having to find a balance between being a full-time student, being healthy, and editing the articles given to me from staff writers.

    7. "Software Developer"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Fairfax, VA
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Fairfax, VA

      I worked at George Mason University part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Great Workplace to work while studying.

      Cons

      Nothing I can think of.

    8. "Review of GMU full time"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at George Mason University full-time

      Pros

      Wonderful colleagues, enthusiastic undergraduates, great area

      Cons

      physical space limitations, increasing number of administrative level positions

    9. "Overall is good"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      it s good business school

      Cons

      some professor are tough but

    10. "Graduate Teaching Assistant"

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      Current Employee - Graduate Teaching Assistant in Fairfax, VA
      Current Employee - Graduate Teaching Assistant in Fairfax, VA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at George Mason University part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Tuition Benefits for International Students

      Cons

      Overworked, I felt used and was given more work than what I was paid. The only reason I kept the job was that it provided tuition benefits for International students.

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