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    Michigan State University Reviews

    Updated September 21, 2017
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    Michigan State University President Lou Anna K. Simon
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    Pros

    • Flexible scheduling, fast paced work environment, co-workers are typically students going to school with you (in 64 reviews)

    • Flexible hours depending on who you work with (in 43 reviews)

    Cons

    • Long hours long weeks climate sometimes too hot or too cold (in 22 reviews)

    • The work load the expect you to manage on top of being a full time student (in 20 reviews)

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    1. "Great Place to work"

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

      I have been working at Michigan State University full-time

      Pros

      Great benefits, vacation time, personal time, flexible scheduling based on your department

      Cons

      limited work space, not always guaranteed parking even though we pay for it

    2. "Great place to work"

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      Former Employee - Postdoctoral Research Associate
      Former Employee - Postdoctoral Research Associate
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Michigan State University full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Good quality of colleagues and students

      Cons

      Limited access to clinical research

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    3. "Cafeteria Worker"

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

      I worked at Michigan State University part-time

      Pros

      Flexible Hours, decent pay, easy to work around class schedule

      Cons

      There weren't any cons for this position. It was a great job during college.

    4. "Distinguished Fellow"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Michigan State University part-time

      Pros

      Significant funding for doctoral level candidates

      Cons

      Benefits package not ideal and tax situation can be a headache later

    5. "Great University"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Michigan State University full-time

      Pros

      rigorous research and academics in friendly environment

      Cons

      winter time can be a pain

    6. "Former Student Employee"

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      Former Employee - Student Library Assistant
      Former Employee - Student Library Assistant
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at Michigan State University part-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      My job at the MSU Main Library was one of the highlights of my college career! There is such a friendly and laid back environment, and my coworkers were always friendly and supportive.

      Cons

      Other parts of the University are not always responsive to the wants and wishes of those who make it work. Upper management at the Library often made decisions without the input of my department, and the University Administration's attempts at impartiality left many students feeling unsafe and unnoticed.

    7. "student"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      large campus and various sports

      Cons

      increasing crime rate around campus even though it is still relatively safe comparing to other places

    8. "Service Desk"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Michigan State University part-time

      Pros

      Get a chance to get a lot of homework done!

      Cons

      nothing I can think of

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the great work!

    9. "A Second Home"

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      Current Employee - Graduate Research Assistant in East Lansing, MI
      Current Employee - Graduate Research Assistant in East Lansing, MI
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Michigan State University full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Diverse community, professional academic advisors, equipped labs, competitive and friendly environment

      Cons

      Lack of libraries in engineering building

    10. "Student Seeking Work? Apply Anytime"

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      Current Employee - Cataloger in East Lansing, MI
      Current Employee - Cataloger in East Lansing, MI
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Michigan State University part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Flexible scheduling, supportive staffers/colleagues/superiors, just above minimum wage, with lots of opportunities for growth.

      Cons

      Nothing glamorous, menial labor mostly, other opportunities available though, grunt work mostly at lower levels.

      Advice to Management

      Make growth opportunities and pay grade clear at the start.

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