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    Michigan State University Reviews

    Updated April 26, 2018
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    Michigan State University President Lou Anna K. Simon
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    Pros

    • Great work environment right on campus (in 76 reviews)

    • Easy and flexible hours, management that understands students first (in 52 reviews)

    Cons

    • All while getting relatively low pay for your education (in 25 reviews)

    • Long hours in the hot sun during the summer season (in 23 reviews)

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    1. "Computer Assistant @ the MSU Surplus Store and Recycle Center"

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

      I worked at Michigan State University part-time

      Pros

      Allowed to listen to music
      Friendly coworkers
      Very relaxed as long as you are a hard worker

      Cons

      Physical Labor
      Dangerous Work
      You will go home dusty/smelling bad

      Advice to Management

      Great HR and managers. The MSU Surplus Store and Recycle Center is a great place to work.

    2. "Great People"

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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

      All of the people I worked with within the College of ComArtSci were incredibly nice and welcoming. Especially exciting to work in an environment with so many successful and professional women.

      Cons

      Lots of turnover as people move around within the University.

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    3. "Great place to work for"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
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      I have been working at Michigan State University full-time

      Pros

      Benefits are great including employer provided health care and dental insurance, a very generous 403b match, and plenty of available time off

      Cons

      On campus is union, not a whole lot of room for growth (off campus location), includes weekends and holidays

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the great work!

    4. "Great place to work"

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      Current Employee - Supervisor in East Lansing, MI
      Current Employee - Supervisor in East Lansing, MI
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at Michigan State University (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      The manager is great and very welcoming and talkative

      Cons

      Prejudice is still an issue in Michigan

    5. "Excellent culture and atmosphere"

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      Former Employee - Graduate Student in East Lansing, MI
      Former Employee - Graduate Student in East Lansing, MI
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Excellent professors with extensive and diverse backgrounds

      Cons

      Only con is that is too cold at times.

    6. "Writer in Public Relations Department"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Michigan State University part-time

      Pros

      I specifically worked for one of the medical schools. It was an easy interview process and i would mainly write articles about what the students and faculty members were doing or highlight events that the medical school was hosting. I would also manage the official website

      Very relaxed and engaging environment, everyone is extremely helpful

      Cons

      I have nothing bad to say about this experience

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the good work!

    7. "Information Tech Assistant"

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      Current Employee - Information Technology Assistant in East Lansing, MI
      Current Employee - Information Technology Assistant in East Lansing, MI
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Support for professional development

      Cons

      Few full time opportunities

      Advice to Management

      Create full time opportunities to students

    8. "Great Employer, nice benefits"

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

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

      Pros

      The campus is amazing. If you liked college, you'll like working at a college.

      Cons

      Working at academic institutions can sometimes feel constraining. There's a set way of doing things and it never changes

    9. "Great campus jobs for students"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      My supervisor is good at coaching.

      Cons

      Wage is so-so but still nice to work on campus.

    10. "Level IV Student Supervisor"

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      Current Employee - Level IV Student Supervisor in East Lansing, MI
      Current Employee - Level IV Student Supervisor in East Lansing, MI
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Management is very understanding of your classwork. The Managers above me have always understood how important school was and that it was a first priority over my position at MSU. You are given plenty of time to finish the required materials on a weekly basis and overtime is not required, although sometimes offered.

      Cons

      High Turnover Rate. There are currently two level IV's in the building I work in. there have been a few cases where the other Level IV has left which placed the burden of both positions on myself. During this time it was manageable without overtime, but definitely stressful.

      Advice to Management

      Be more decisive of what you would like of the position and their scheduling. Be more clear-cut with the position expectations.

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