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- "You have flexible hours and a lot of time to work on homework while other students aren’t around in the studio." (in 57 reviews)
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- "Low paying and it is not necessarily the kind of experience that will get you a great job." (in 118 reviews)
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- Former Employee★★★★★
Good way to gain experience
Jan 26, 2023 - Undergraduate Research AssistantRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
I was an undergraduate research assistant under two different areas of study. My mentors that I worked under pushed me to be the best version of my self and encouraged me to put my best foot forward!
Cons
The pay could have been higher considering GMU is a nonprofit institution.
- Current Employee★★★★★
Great People, Meaningful Work
Jan 25, 2023 - Undergraduate Research Assistant in Fairfax, VARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Access to state-of-the-art equipment. Freedom and autonomy within research parameters.
Cons
Older building, some older equipment (minor things)
- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
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Good professors and great campus
Cons
Not a lot of affordable parking options
- Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
it is a good experience
Cons
no worklife balence for the job
- Former Employee★★★★★
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Easy people to work with
Cons
Balancing school and work together
- Current Employee★★★★★
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Offers great flexibility with working hours
Cons
You aren't really given any benefits while working on campus
- Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Best place to work
Jan 17, 2023 - Systems Engineer in Fairfax, VARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Flexibility, good benefits, plenty holidays
Cons
Low pay Slow growth No clear path to promotion
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Best learning curve
Jan 15, 2023 - Graduate Teaching Assistant in Fairfax, VARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Tuition Support is given for the students
Cons
Nothing to be worried about
- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Lab Assistant Chemistry Prep Room
Jan 14, 2023 - Lab Assistant in Fairfax, VARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Good place for students looking to gain laboratory experience while they are still in school
Cons
you are only really aloud to work part time and will have to sometimes work alone and lift items 10-50 lbs
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Fine for Now
Jan 27, 2023 - Graduate Teaching Assistant in Fairfax, VARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Tuition is covered and work is on subjects I enjoy. Good way to build relationships with professors.
Cons
Little pay for such an expensive area. Work hours can vary widely and often do not align with friends working in corporate jobs.
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George Mason University has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 1,767 reviews left anonymously by employees. 81% of employees would recommend working at George Mason University to a friend and 67% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has decreased by -3% over the last 12 months.
81% of George Mason University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated George Mason University 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.
According to reviews on Glassdoor, employees commonly mention the pros of working at George Mason University to be culture, career development, benefits and the cons to be management, compensation.
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