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    Michigan State University Reviews

    Updated January 12, 2019
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    Michigan State University President Lou Anna K. Simon
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    • "All while getting relatively low pay for your education" (in 27 reviews)

    • "The work/life balance is not completely defined" (in 13 reviews)

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    1. "Depends on the department"

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

      I have been working at Michigan State University full-time

      Pros

      Parking is relatively easy, departments often have coffee for speakers and events

      Cons

      Not much to do in East Lansing

    2. "Overall Great Place to Work"

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

      I worked at Michigan State University part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      MSU is a very large campus with ample opportunity for work in many different areas. The school spirit is great and people are generally nice.

      Cons

      MSU parking is horrible, I got many tickets during my time there.

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    3. "Nice job1"

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      Current Employee - Assistant Professor in Grand Rapids, MI
      Current Employee - Assistant Professor in Grand Rapids, MI
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Best salary,bonus, and the environment is fabulous

      Cons

      Long working hour, bad management

      Advice to Management

      Improve the quality of the hall

    4. "Graduate Assistant"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Michigan State University full-time

      Pros

      - Good Salary
      - Good professors
      -Good Benefits

      Cons

      - Michigan Winters
      - The work/life balance is not completely defined

    5. "Location is important."

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      Former Employee - PhD Graduate Student in East Lansing, MI
      Former Employee - PhD Graduate Student in East Lansing, MI
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      It is a cheap place. The workload is not high.

      Cons

      Life is boring. Payment is not very good.

    6. "Assistant Professor"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in East Lansing, MI
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in East Lansing, MI
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      The business department has amazing faculty

      Cons

      Being a big university its hard to establish connections

    7. "Works with you to create a schedule"

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      Current Employee - Human Resources Assistant in East Lansing, MI
      Current Employee - Human Resources Assistant in East Lansing, MI
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      They try to keep a positive culture, the people are awesome and are always willing to help

      Cons

      The University is huge, so it can be tough to find the exact service you need

      Advice to Management

      Try to streamline things

    8. "Great"

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

      Pros

      Great place to work at

      Cons

      its a great place, there are no cons

    9. "Good experience, but depends on department, advisor, and your initiative."

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      Former Employee - Research Assistant in East Lansing, MI
      Former Employee - Research Assistant in East Lansing, MI

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

      Pros

      Good experience. Institution has strong research reputation.

      Cons

      Experiences can be variable. Compensation not great.

    10. "Dish Lead"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at Michigan State University part-time

      Pros

      Flexible hours, free food, good employees.

      Cons

      Understaffed, hard work, bad communication