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"Friendly work environment with great co workers" (in 148 reviews)
"The flexible hours makes working convenient" (in 138 reviews)
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- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
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Very supportive and healthy environment to work in.
Cons
I don't have any cons of working here
- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Amazing place to learn and grow both individually and professionally
RecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Rutgers has a well established program and always seeks ways to improve its aquatics program which provides a sense of development
Cons
The management of the program changed while I was there and there was a slight lack of communication between supervisors and staff
- Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Flexible schedule - set your own, great training, good pay
Cons
busy certain weeks, not full time
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Great supervisor/co-workers Great environment for teaching students Supplies are provided for teaching
Cons
A bit unorganized from time to time
- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
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I liked that as a student employee, I still received benefits outside of the hourly wage including a free meal plan. Certain dining service programs have room for promotions/growth within the business for college students.
Cons
High turnover rate of student employees, but with it being a large university, that is pretty much inevitable
- Current Employee, more than 10 years★★★★★
Excellent Faculty but Turning into a Med School with an attached University
RecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
The faculty and research at Rutgers is of the highest quality. The top 10% of the undergraduate students are similar to those as any university in the US.
Cons
With the merger with the medical school, Rutgers has titled towards the medical side of the university. The largest academic schools are now starved financially, something that didn't occur before the merger. There is also the ongoing process of corporatization within the university, trying to fit an educational institution into a business model. The highest academic leadership is dominated by people tied to the medical profession
Continue reading - Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
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Impresses those reading your resume, gives you a 360 understanding of laboratory methods and instruments
Cons
Can be hard to manage if you have a full credit course load
- Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
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Flexible scheduling from semester to semester. Training workshops (paid) offered several times per semester. Lead tutors and administrators are responsive to concerns. Policies are consistent and clear. Opportunities to substitute for other tutors.
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Depending on demand and availability, hours may not be consistent from semester to semester; sessions may be added throughout the semester. If students cancel ahead of time, session is cancelled and unpaid.
- Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
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Good health benefits, 3 weeks PTO, last week of the year off, plus additional 5 days off(admin and personal. Additionally, you accrue 1 sick day a month
Cons
Pay is stagnant, hard to move up Job is as good as your team
- Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
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Brilliant University, Great Professors, Can learn a lot
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I cannot think of any, but good experience overall
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