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    North Carolina State University Reviews

    Updated September 25, 2018
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    North Carolina State University Chancellor W. Randolph Woodson
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    335 Ratings

    961 Employee Reviews

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    Pros

    • "Helpful colleagues, friendly work environment" (in 68 reviews)

    • "They worked around your schedule to make sure you had a school and work-life balance" (in 26 reviews)

    Cons

    • "I have no cons for this company" (in 25 reviews)

    • "Salary can be a bit higher for graduate students - help us decrease the stress" (in 20 reviews)

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    1. "Programmer"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      Friendly People, diverse roles and interesting activities

      Cons

      Nothing bad really, very cool for university and people love education

    2. "Videographer"

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

      I worked at North Carolina State University part-time

      Pros

      Great opportunities working for the football team.
      Free Gear.
      Travel with the team.

      Cons

      Paid Minimum wage.
      Non set schedule.

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    3. "Accounting Assistant"

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      Former Employee - Accounting Assistant in Raleigh, NC
      Former Employee - Accounting Assistant in Raleigh, NC
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook

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

      Pros

      It's a great place to work, friendly environment with nice people.

      Cons

      I have no cons for this company.

      Advice to Management

      The management are great and there is no need for more advice.

    4. "RA"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends

      I have been working at North Carolina State University part-time

      Pros

      It is highly ranked in nuclear engineering. Most of the graduates find very good jobs.

      Cons

      Some STEM departments are not that good, I think!

    5. "Good for then"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Raleigh, NC
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Raleigh, NC

      I worked at North Carolina State University (More than a year)

      Pros

      Hours worked for my needs

      Cons

      Parking was tight at times

    6. "Great Leadership"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      My supervisor was great day in and day out!

      Cons

      It was difficult to meet all your co workers

    7. "Decent experience - largely depends on your Postdoc Mentor"

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      Current Employee - Postdoctoral Research Associate in Raleigh, NC
      Current Employee - Postdoctoral Research Associate in Raleigh, NC
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at North Carolina State University (More than a year)

      Pros

      Free health insurance, proximity to RTP

      Cons

      All cons of typical Postdoc positions

    8. "External Relations and Development"

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      Current Employee - Communications and External Relations in Raleigh, NC
      Current Employee - Communications and External Relations in Raleigh, NC
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at North Carolina State University full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      If your willing to change units, there are always job growth opportunities.

      Cons

      Salary is the lowest across the country. You have to pay to park. Technology is minimal. There is a large number of employees under qualified but have been there for 20 to 30 years. People tend to hire friends and family members.

      Advice to Management

      Evaluate the organization and do an audit and assessment of roles and responsibilities. There is so much waste and unproductI've people.

    9. "Orientation Leader Review"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at North Carolina State University full-time

      Pros

      - Very supportive staff and a fun environment to be a part of on a daily basis.
      - Great pre-work training program.
      - Provides great experience for social interaction and public speaking.
      - Meals provided 3 times a day for the whole summer.
      - Highly recommended for any student regardless of degree program.

      Cons

      - Hours are very long so be prepared. You do adjust after the first week.

    10. "Great place for academic research"

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

      I have been working at North Carolina State University full-time

      Pros

      Raleigh and the RTP area are great for academic and intellectual ideas. Plenty of well-educated researchers and professionals make stimulating conversations easy to come by.

      Cons

      Few cons, if any. The university is split up into two campuses, main and centennial, which can make communication/collaboration burdensome.

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