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    George Mason University Reviews

    Updated June 22, 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. "Takes care of their employees"

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

      I have been working at George Mason University part-time

      Pros

      George Mason University has a good benefits plan and everyone there is willing to help each other out in times of need.

      Cons

      Really no cons, everyone is very supportive and flexible

    2. "Graduate Teaching Assistant"

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

      I have been working at George Mason University part-time

      Pros

      Good work culture
      Flexible work hours

      Cons

      Exceeding work hours than specified
      Low Pay ment

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    3. "Graduate Teaching Assistant"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at George Mason University part-time

      Pros

      Good work environment
      Flexible hours
      Friendly staff

      Cons

      Hectic work
      exceeding work hours
      The curriculum should be updated for some courses

    4. "Great Institution"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at George Mason University part-time

      Pros

      Loved the atmosphere at the university

      Cons

      No cons for this university

    5. "Graduate Teaching Assistant"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at George Mason University part-time

      Pros

      Best people to work with. Great learning experience

      Cons

      no such con at the workplace

      Advice to Management

      Great job!

    6. "Great university to attend for your Ph.D. study"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at George Mason University part-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      good academic environment to study

      Cons

      not enough parking space for students

    7. "TA"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      its all good and amazing to work at gmu

      Cons

      nothigna fasf plus its all good to work at gmu

    8. "Good benefits"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Fairfax, VA
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Fairfax, VA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook

      I have been working at George Mason University full-time

      Pros

      Good benefits
      Relaxed environment
      Nice campus
      Some people are really committed to their work

      Cons

      Not a lot of opportunities for raises
      Low compensation
      Difficult to park and you have to pay for it

      Advice to Management

      Find creative ways to motivate staff to stay in the university if salaries are not competitive for the area

    9. "Graduate Teaching Assistant"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at George Mason University part-time

      Pros

      Moderate to High Workload, enough time to balance work and studies

      Cons

      Not enough pay for the workload given

    10. "Housing and Residence Life Summer Conference Assistant"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      Flexible Hours, Easy Night Shifts, Ability to Get A Lot of Hours, Free Housing

      Cons

      Little Help from Professional Staff, Attitude from Managers

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